I'm happy to here that you're going to get submissions open. Strange occurences do seem to follow you. I often wonder how much is made up. One unrelated question, does the fact that perfect strangers have the ability to know so much about you ever freak you out?
I am looking forward to seeing the submissions that you select for us. Thank you for your willingness to teach and to give other writers the opportunity to learn and share.
I’ve often wanted to fully capture what it’s like to touch a dead body without sounding grossly necrophilic. Not just touch, but touch so many times you know your way around it like your neighborhood. I’m a nurses aide, hospice aide, and such. I know morticians and the like can do it, but I want to in my own words. I think that’s what I might try write for you.
I'm excited that submissions will be open and now I'm motivated to finish a couple short pieces that I've been working on for way too long without finishing them for no valid reason. Thanks you Chuck!
Summer of 73, I was driving from Dodge City to Allentown PA. Engine blew up outside of Terre Haute so I abandoned it in a Dutch Pantry parking lot and decided to hitch the rest of the way. Got as far as eastern Ohio and decided to get some sleep off the highway. Climbed a fence and found a stand of cedars to sleep under. Some cows woke me in the morning and in the daylight I found myself in an old farmstead’s cemetery. Slept like a baby.
Chuck, hearing about the things you put your body through during these book tours. Having jet-lag just wring your body out like a sponge. Have you ever just asked yourself, "why the hell am I putting myself through this again?"
Congrats to Colton! And WoW, what an article, the Dorland vs. Larson debacle. So much energy spent. I can see how the story was inspired. Donating (anything--not just organs) anonymously is the way to go. Remember that moment in Great Expectations when Finn discovers that all of his artwork was purchased by the convict he helped as a child? In my head, that scene was like the epitome of what a gift/donation could be if one could only let go of his or her ego.
Oh Chuck, got another question for you. Is there any content you flat-out won't allow? What if someone submits a raunchy sex scene? Would that be eligible for critique?
Also, how do you feel about me starting my comments with your name? Because during an interview you said when people use your name too much they sound like a devious car salesperson haha
I'm happy to here that you're going to get submissions open. Strange occurences do seem to follow you. I often wonder how much is made up. One unrelated question, does the fact that perfect strangers have the ability to know so much about you ever freak you out?
Sleep mask with built in headphones. Im a very light sleeper. It helps a lot.
I am looking forward to seeing the submissions that you select for us. Thank you for your willingness to teach and to give other writers the opportunity to learn and share.
I'll bet you miss those tours. Or is life already back to normal in the U S of A? We got babkes here.
For the submissions, you're accepting of both complete short stories or scenes from a larger work?
I’ve often wanted to fully capture what it’s like to touch a dead body without sounding grossly necrophilic. Not just touch, but touch so many times you know your way around it like your neighborhood. I’m a nurses aide, hospice aide, and such. I know morticians and the like can do it, but I want to in my own words. I think that’s what I might try write for you.
Congrats Colton!
The link is paywalled. Oh well.
I'm excited that submissions will be open and now I'm motivated to finish a couple short pieces that I've been working on for way too long without finishing them for no valid reason. Thanks you Chuck!
If you share a piece, is it going to be possible to publish it later?
that is a wondrous anecdote Mr P.
hahaha
…or,
flip horrorshow raskazz, droogie
guffaw
They booked an author and got a handyman in the bargain.
Summer of 73, I was driving from Dodge City to Allentown PA. Engine blew up outside of Terre Haute so I abandoned it in a Dutch Pantry parking lot and decided to hitch the rest of the way. Got as far as eastern Ohio and decided to get some sleep off the highway. Climbed a fence and found a stand of cedars to sleep under. Some cows woke me in the morning and in the daylight I found myself in an old farmstead’s cemetery. Slept like a baby.
Congrats Colton! Great story. Looking forward to reading more of whatever Chuck selects.
It just goes to show you the importance of digitizing the collection.
Chuck, hearing about the things you put your body through during these book tours. Having jet-lag just wring your body out like a sponge. Have you ever just asked yourself, "why the hell am I putting myself through this again?"
Congrats to Colton! And WoW, what an article, the Dorland vs. Larson debacle. So much energy spent. I can see how the story was inspired. Donating (anything--not just organs) anonymously is the way to go. Remember that moment in Great Expectations when Finn discovers that all of his artwork was purchased by the convict he helped as a child? In my head, that scene was like the epitome of what a gift/donation could be if one could only let go of his or her ego.
Oh Chuck, got another question for you. Is there any content you flat-out won't allow? What if someone submits a raunchy sex scene? Would that be eligible for critique?
Also, how do you feel about me starting my comments with your name? Because during an interview you said when people use your name too much they sound like a devious car salesperson haha