“Everybody walks past a thousand story ideas every day. The good writers are the ones who see five or six … More
A New Short Story Begins Wednesday
The characters at the Lucky Canary Tavern return. I like these characters. They remind me of the people in my … More
Vinnie’s Mom Asks, “Will It Ever End?” LOL
22 Monday morning, 8:45 a.m. Vinnie’s mom speed dials Vinnie’s dad. Vinnie’s dad picks up on the first ring. … More
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ Know the Purpose of Storytelling?
“The purpose of a storyteller is not to tell you how to think, but to give you questions to think … More
Vinnie’s Mom Can’t Concentrate at Church
20 Sunday morning, Vinnie sits between his mom and dad at Sunday morning mass in the third pew from … More
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ Learning How to Write
You never learn how to write a novel. You just learn how to write the novel that you’re writing. ~ … More
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ 3 Rules for Success
“Three Rules for Literary Success: Read a lot, write a lot, and read a lot more.” ~ Robert Silverberg
Vinnie's Mom Asks Vinnie's Dad, "Am I a Better Cook than your Mother?" LOL
19 Back home on Mulberry Street . . . Vinnie’s dad turns off the TV, he stands up, stretches, and … More
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ Who Said It Was Easy?
“Writing is the hardest work in the world. I have been a bricklayer and a truck driver, and I tell … More
Vinnie Returns Tomorrow, March 30th
Vinnie’s mom wonders if it is possible to have an intelligent conversation with any male. LOL Vinnie returns tomorrow, Monday, … More