Three Lefts

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These lanes only go left.

This light only allows you to turn when it’s green.

The birds do as they please, chirping their laughter at you

As they are free; free to go east or west, free to go north and south, no restrictions can ever be placed.

The birds can not allow it.

Why, why exactly should you?

A New Quarter

A new opportunity to grow as a writer. For the next 10 weeks I am focusing on the short story and after the first reading I am already feeling liberated, challenged and terrified. It is empowering to read, learn and discover that while you have come a long way there is an even longer way to go.

Here is a glimpse into our book camp (This excerpt is from the book “From Where You Dream” by Robert Olen Butler)

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The quote that starts the second chapter?

“All good novelists have bad memories” -Graham Greene

Predator

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Lurking.

Continuing its approach undaunted by outside forces,

Preparing.

Calculating how much effort is needed for success and then doubling it,

Attacking.

Undismayed by its result, entitled to its position,

Savoring,

The victory rightfully theirs.