Lessons Reflecting an Idea 13 Apr 202028 Nov 2021 Tangential Stories) Have you ever read a book or watched a movie, and even as you were taking in the story being presented, you also started thinking of an entirely…
Short Stories Washed Down the River: Part Six 9 Apr 202028 Nov 2021 It took everyone a moment to process what Daley had just done. "Where did you get those?" Maria breathed, her face as white as a sheet. "I went walking by…
Short Stories Washed Down the River: Part Five 2 Apr 202028 Nov 2021 "It's for you," Officer Torres said to Price. "I'll carry on in here." Price thanked him and exited the small one-room office that was home to Guzman Charitable Services. Just…
Short Stories Washed Down the River: Part Four 26 Mar 202028 Nov 2021 The two men walked into the building and soon found a secretary to help them in their research. Price provided her what little details he had about the charity, and…
Short Stories Washed Down the River: Part Three 19 Mar 202028 Nov 2021 "You think this wasn't a suicide?" Price asked skeptically. "I think he wanted it to look like a suicide, but yeah, didn't intend to actually die in the process." Price…
Lessons Divided Attention 16 Mar 202028 Nov 2021 I am currently writing a mystery story, and this type of tale presents a most unusual dilemma. In most mysteries the author must hold the attention of the reader, but…
Short Stories Washed Down the River: Part Two 12 Mar 202028 Nov 2021 Daley declined the ride from Officer Hales. His conversation with Quincy had got his mind stirred, and he needed time to muddle out why. So instead he dug his hands…
Short Stories Washed Down the River: Part One 5 Mar 202028 Nov 2021 "...you about there? Just got a call from the coroner wondering how long he's going to have to wait." "Yeah, yeah," Detective Price lifted the mic towards his mouth. "Just…
Lessons The Magic Trick 2 Mar 202027 Nov 2021 The Paradox) Every great trick begins with a promise. Even before the magician takes the stage, there is an implied understanding that the audience is going to be shown something…