Ah, the universe is pointing me to Graham Greene. Second time today I've read the name. Definitely going to dig into this one. And congrats on delivering the manuscript!
Why is the destruction of a building so satisfying? The only part of 'The Shining' that I wanted more of was the destruction of the hotel. Why such a short montage? Weird and creepy and tantric.
Great selection you see the difference between the old and new generation. The nihilism of this gang, T becomes their leader after proposing a more ruthless plan than the previous leader who wanted to hop on buses without paying. Thomas loves his home and is proud of it but these young punks want to tear everything down. Nothing can survive. Interesting the war, but T's father loses his job he was an architect this might also add to T's dissatisfaction with the world. His father lost his station in life and a war can bring somebody down. I enjoyed the read. Keep them coming
Congrats! And can’t wait for all your recommended reading.
Ah, the universe is pointing me to Graham Greene. Second time today I've read the name. Definitely going to dig into this one. And congrats on delivering the manuscript!
Why is the destruction of a building so satisfying? The only part of 'The Shining' that I wanted more of was the destruction of the hotel. Why such a short montage? Weird and creepy and tantric.
Congratulations! Looking forward to your posts and assignments. I've been reading Consider This which I'm finding very helpful.
“bang, crash”
Congrats on the manuscript. Is this the same story idea you mentioned starting only a month or two ago? If so, that's some quick turnaround.
Great selection you see the difference between the old and new generation. The nihilism of this gang, T becomes their leader after proposing a more ruthless plan than the previous leader who wanted to hop on buses without paying. Thomas loves his home and is proud of it but these young punks want to tear everything down. Nothing can survive. Interesting the war, but T's father loses his job he was an architect this might also add to T's dissatisfaction with the world. His father lost his station in life and a war can bring somebody down. I enjoyed the read. Keep them coming
Forgot about the Donnie Darko connection...Great story, and can't wait for the new book!
There should really be more punk bands named "The Wormsley Common Gang"
Congrats on the book!
Also, Looking forward to adding more books to my Palahniuk pile of recommended reading.
In the spirit of minimalism, I recommend reading Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke. Great short story, very romantic yet disturbing.
Hey Chuck, welcome back!
I've been wondering where you went to.
Having a swell time with all those submissions?
Find anything good?
While searching through the submissions, have you ever had this thought cross your mind: "I oughta ban this person too."
Probably not because I haven't submitted anything yet.
LOL
Congrats on finishing the manuscript! I’d love to hear your elevator pitch advice on short stories. This is a format I’ve been working on more, and publishing them on Simily, and I’ve followed Vonnegut’s advice when trying to write. (https://www.aerogrammestudio.com/2014/04/01/how-to-write-a-short-story-advice-from-kurt-vonnegut/)
Do you dis/agree with any of those?
Thanks for the recommendation.
Here on Planet Canada, Mr. Greene is better known for his prolific career as an Aboriginal actor.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Greene_(actor)
Oh, I thought you wrote "here's a little contest on the story".
Must have contests on the brain. ;)
Congrats on your manuscript.
I really like this line from The Destructors: "We’d be like worms, don’t you see, in an apple." It almost serves as a thumbnail.
Neat context as well, and I enjoy when movies/other book/etc. give a nod to stories like in Donnie Darko.