Episode 9 “One Long Island Iced Tea coming up.” Harry watched as the man pulled strangely shaped bottles from in front of a magical mirror that reflected the man’s opposite side than the one Harry could see, mixing different colored liquids together that magically changed into a blend of the colors they had been. HeContinue reading “Harry Splutter & the Lure of Hollyweird”
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Production
I took part in a writing retreat yesterday where I wrote with others in 45 minute bursts followed by 15 minute breaks. A bell announces the beginning and end of each session. It helped to have others in the room though no conversation is allowed during the writing sessions. Socializing happens at the break. IContinue reading “Production”
Harry Splutter & the Lure of Hollyweird
Episode 8 Here it is by popular demand of my reader, the continuing saga of Harry Splutter and the Never Ending Story…. “When a wizard does something bad, like jaywalking, a piece of the sole is torn away and can be placed in a container. Making the wizard, as it were, immortal…if he or sheContinue reading “Harry Splutter & the Lure of Hollyweird”
Harry Splutter & the Lure of Hollyweird
Episode 7 A short riff today. A mere 270 words… After Bumblebore magically cleared the table of detritus, Harry went off to find the boozehound something to drink. Next to a Scarf and Barf he found a Three Broomsticks Express and ordered two butterbeers. He carried them back to the table and put one inContinue reading “Harry Splutter & the Lure of Hollyweird”
Harry Splutter & the Lure of Hollyweird
Episode 6 Ron trailed behind Hermione, whining as usual. “Look who I found lurking about the little witches room.” Hermione said hooking her thumb in Ron Weasel’s direction. “Shoot, don’t blame me, I don’t understand wha’ these funny runic symbols next to the doors mean.” “You are such a weasel, Weasel,” shrieked Hermione. “Please, myContinue reading “Harry Splutter & the Lure of Hollyweird”
Harry Splutter & the Lure of Hollyweird
Episode 5 “Yeah,” said Harry, “And for purposes of plot exposition I need you to explain what Horcruxii are.” “Horcruxii are thingamajiggies that contain the whozeewhatsis of you know who—“ “Don’t get technical on me you mangy gasbag.” “Who are you calling mangy?” asked the disheveled wizard wearing worn robes as he played with aContinue reading “Harry Splutter & the Lure of Hollyweird”
Hey Taxi!
Harry’s taking the morning off. So here’s another of my writing yoga. I’ve cleaned up the spelling errors and a bit of the punctuation. Blindbaby Lemon Butterbean pulled his rusting Checker cab onto the curb. Two tires bounced off and he brought the tub to a halt when his dog Butterball barked, which meant stop.Continue reading “Hey Taxi!”
Harry Splutter and the Lure of Hollyweird
Episode 4…Back, as if by magic (because it certainly wasn’t popular demand), the latest Harry Splutter installment. Note the latest title. Still a work in progress… Harry grabbed Hermione’s hand and yanked her down the up escalator. No matter how fast they ran, they couldn’t make any headway down. Finally, a knot of witches andContinue reading “Harry Splutter and the Lure of Hollyweird”
Pitch It
Lexi asked me to say more about the “Pitch.” For those of you who don’t know, a “pitch” is a soccer (or for Lexi, a football) field. It is 90-120 meters by…. It is also what an ale brewer does with the wort…. A “pitch” is the selling of a writer and his (or her)Continue reading “Pitch It”
Harry Splutter and the Lure of Hollyweird
Episode 3 (continued from previous posts) … personal injury lawyer. Harry grabbed Hermione’s hand and yanked her away from the knackwurst that people were beginning to scoop up and make into sandwiches. “Mustard only, hold the mayo” yelled the grumpy wizard who had already fashioned a neck brace out of thin air and was passingContinue reading “Harry Splutter and the Lure of Hollyweird”
Nullius in Verba 