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Digging into this WIP again... 2,500 words added to "TPD" today. This world-building section fits nicely between these two chapters of "plot." ...Feeling good about it!

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Added 1,459 words to WIP "TPD" today. Also, got a short poem (98 words) called "The Silent Chord" down, from out of nowhere. Not too bad!

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Today: Writing angry...AND getting the movie in my head down on the page...the only way to be! Added 1,703 words to my WIP "TPD." Not bad!

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Added 1,387 words to my WIP today that I'm calling "TPD" for now. The running total is now 23,642 words. Also, wrote a poem (more on that later...).

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There are those of us who still “believe” in science. If our world suffers from anything right now, it’s a lack of evidence-based decision making. Anyway, my latest story here is about a fanatic who feels differently—and is willing to do something about it: www.timberghostpress.com/blog/turtles...

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Before another day passes by, a big congratulations to all of you who made the Bram Stoker Awards Final Ballot! Lots of great names and great works on the list.

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I added 1,903 words to my WIP "TPD" today. The work now stands at 22,206 words and the first chapter is now done. Onward!

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I added 1,745 words to my WIP "TPD" today. The work now stands at 20,303 words. Getting over 20K is...good. Onwards!

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Today, I finally pulled two poems “wet and wriggling” out of the darkness. “Osaka Angel” stands at 57 lines, 374 words. “Du Fu,” stands at 42 lines, 323 words. Both were very intense, emotional writing experiences written in my cubicle while listening to my headphones. Gotta let them sit now.

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Despite all worldly obstacles, I added 2,428 words to my WIP called "TPD" today. The work now stands at 18,604 words. Down this dune and onto the barren flatlands, at last... Onward!

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I will be participating in a Poetry Open Mic night this Friday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. At St. Elmo's Cafe in Alexandria on MOUNT VERNON Ave. I will debut 1 poem and there will be plenty of other poets reading, too. Come on down and (temporarily) leave all your your worries behind. www.stelmoscoffeepub.com

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Want to support an up-and-coming writer? Someone who is wrapping up a Sci-Fi time travel series? Here's your chance! Head over to Kickstarter and pledge (what you can) to @mamcbeth.bsky.social's Sphere Saga, Book 4. Here's the link: www.kickstarter.com/projects/mam... And Congrats, Michelle!

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Added 3,219 words to my WIP today called "TPD." The work now stands at 16,163 words. More rolling around in the whipping desert wind with these two...Good times! Onward!

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Happy to announce my new poem "Celestial Worm" was accepted by Star*Line Magazine. It will appear there later this year. It will be my 3rd poem published by that publication. This one is about a earthworm "mirrored" by a worm in space... Always a good feeling to get another poem out in the world!

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A HUGE Congrats to @pedroiniguez.bsky.social and his poetry collection "Mexicans on the Moon" making the preliminary ballot for the Stokers this year. I've been following his writing for some time now and it's gratifying to see this next step in his journey. Good luck, Pedro!

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Added 3,879 words to my WIP today called "TPD." Work now stands at a total of 12,947 words. It was good to pass the 10K milestone and get down a solid fight scene (with swords). Onward!

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A little good news: I got a poetry acceptance today for one of my shorter pieces. More soon!

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Congratulations to EVERYONE on the Preliminary Ballot for the 2024 Stoker Awards! I feel the Horror genre is breaking new ground every day, shedding its old skin to become something shiny and new and these writers are leading the charge... CONGRATS!!! bramstokerawards.horror.org/front-page/t...

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Today was spent: Adding 1,931 words to my WIP, "TPD." It now stands at 9,022 total words. And things are about to get intense! ...

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A wave of poetry came in this morning...So, I rode it to the end...I got 3 new poems down. For now, I'm labeling them: "The Dreamer," "Transcriber," and "Nuts." They're of varying quality and all short. I was really feeling it. Now, must let them rest, then edit, before seeing if they're any good.

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I've been remiss! But now, my first literary submissions of the year are off. It's a little story called "The 17th Street Anomaly" which I'm quite (and quietly) proud of. #amsubmitting

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Today was spent: Adding 2,114 words to my WIP, "TPD." Now, it stands at 7,091 total words. Proud of the world-building today (even created a new Holiday!). Going to keep it up, cross the desert.

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Just a reminder for tomorrow: The Poetry Open Mic at St. Elmo's Cafe in Alexandria, VA is ON for Jan. 10, 7-9pm. The featured poet will still be C. Alexandria-Bernard Thomas. I plan to debut two new poems. Hope to see you there!

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Was feeling it today... So, I banged out a new poem. The first draft of "The Sidereal Messenger" is now here at 27 lines, 146 words...Thanks, Galileo!!

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Alright! Back at it in the New Year!!! ...Added 2,110 words to the WIP (Work in Progress) today. It's called "TPD" for now. I am placing total trust in the story's two leads (S & A) to get me home across the desert. It now stands at a total of 4,977 words.

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The (poetry) Open Mic scheduled for tonight (Jan. 3) at 7 p.m. at St. Elmo's Cafe in Alexandria, VA has been POSTPONED due to bad weather... Please join us on Friday, January 10, 7-9pm, instead. The featured poet will still be C. Alexandria-Bernard Thomas. See you there!

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Cast my first vote of the year! -- For President of the SFPA (Science Fiction Poetry Association). If you're a member, please vote. ... And good luck to all three candidates!

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I will be appearing at a (poetry) Open Mic this Friday, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. at St. Elmo's Cafe in Alexandria, VA. Headlining will be C. Alexandria-Bernard Thomas, who will share the stage with local poets. I plan to debut 2 new poems. Come out for warm drinks and (sharp?) words. Hope you can make it!

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Alright! OK!!! ... Starting this new piece in earnest now. Got down 2,867 words to get it started today. I'm calling this one "TPD." Time to journey across the desert... Hope I make it to the other side!

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