Some of you have noticed a longer story developing in recent related posts. Thank you so much for joining me on this journey!
If you’re just coming to the blog or most recent post, you probably end up reading the story backwards–which might be better! (Timeline to be determined later….) For ease of reading I’ve created this Page: Let’s Write a Story! to include links to all the related posts. I’ve kept the original post order and original post titles.
My goal in writing these posts was to create stand-alone short stories that also form part of a bigger story. I hope that a reader can read one post at random and like it or not, based on its own merits. My other goal is to weave these smaller stories together to create a cohesive larger story.
I’m posting as I’m writing, so please keep that in mind. This is my first attempt at something like this so the result may be choppy and out of tune. (Yes, that’s right, what better place for my first attempt than a public platform? ;)) But, it’s written for you and written with love. I hope you will enjoy it! I welcome your feedback, as always.
P.S. I’ve created a working title for the larger story: Sunrise at The Palace Diner. I’ll continue with individual post titles for readers not following the larger story. I’ll also include Sunrise at The Palace Diner for readers following the larger story.
Here are links to the original posts, in original chronological order:
Sunrise at The Palace Diner, Scene 1: You are Already Dead
Sunrise at The Palace Diner, Scene 2: You are Already Dead – Part II
Sunrise at The Palace Diner, Scene 3: Frank’s RedHot
Sunrise at The Palace Diner, Scene 4: Frank’s RedHot – Part II
Sunrise at The Palace Diner, Scene 5: Frank’s RedHot – Part III
Sunrise at The Palace Diner, Scene 6: Frank’s RedHot – Part IV
Sunrise at The Palace Diner, Scene 7: You are Already Dead – Part III
Sunrise at The Palace Diner, Scene 8: Cassandra
Sunrise at The Palace Diner, Scene 9: Cassandra – Part II
Sunrise at The Palace Diner, Scene 10: Kenneth
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You are the incarnation of Ernest Hemingway… notice how he wrote, Old Man and The Sea… Same as you… Welcome back Papa…
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I didn’t know that! I’ll have to do some research! This is awesome…I could do a whole lot worse…. 😉
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Exactly, if I had a degree in American Lit, I’d tell you what the term would be but I don’t but I can read…
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I’ll let you know if I find out! Hemingway didn’t have that degree either but he could read as well….
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I had to Google it and you’re right he didn’t:)
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His journalism background must have been excellent training but he certainly had a lot of natural talent.
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That and operating a ambulance during WWI gave him life experience…
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Life experience is the greatest of teachers….
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Good luck w your writing endeavours, Danica!
My medieval fiction has run aground for th time being, so I now how gruelling a long project can b!
Our blogs r th perfect platform to experiment w th “posting as I’m writing” ploy – like th way w can go back and edit whenever it needs doing!
Thanks for Liking my Zandokan Supremacy Post
Cheers!
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Thanks so much, Brad! Your support and encouragement mean the world to me.
Breaks must be necessary and part of the process… there is no running aground 😉
That’s an excellent observation about going back and editing…I’ll have to do that!
I like everything of yours that I’ve had the pleasure to read, Brad. I’m looking forward to wherever your imagination takes you next…. 🙂
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Thank u so much, Danica!
When those niggles in my medieval fiction r sorted out, I’ll forward th Links – in th meantime my Fartlighter Bradventures r going great!
Wish i knew where me own imagination will take me!
Cheers!
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I’m already looking forward to those links!
Haha, why would you want to spoil the delightful surprises? 😉
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Ha, not like Brad to spoil anythin!
All th best for a creative festive season, Danica
Cheers!
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A very good point!
Thanks so much and to you as well, Brad. 🙂
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So far I’ve been liking what I’ve been reading from you so keep it up, Danica. I know how hard it can be. I only have two books published but I know.
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Thank you very much for your kind and encouraging words and for taking the time to read, Michael!
Please send the links to your books so we can include them here ! 🙂
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Thanks Danica, here are the links.
For He Was Weird: https://www.amazon.co.uk/He-Was-Weird-Michael-Lefevre/dp/1909740942/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1482329437&sr=1-1&keywords=he+was+weird
For Rock And Roll Children: http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/RockAndRollChildren.html
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Excellent! Thanks so much for sharing, Michael! 🙂
How long did it take you to write each book?
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Actually it took me nearly 8 years to write Rock And Roll Children. I kept letting other things get in the way. It took less than two to write He Was Weird.
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That’s a commitment! It sounds like Rock And Roll Children was quite a learning experience. Do you have anything in the works now?
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I am currently writing a story about people let down by the justice system who form a vigilante group. To be honest, I think I was just as surprised as anyone when I finally finished writing Rock And Roll Children. I thought I would never finish it.
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That’s an intriguing storyline! It makes me think, a bit, of the group Anonymous. At a certain point a book — maybe especially a first book — turns into a labor of love.
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It’s like you are writing a concept album, but the songs can also stand alone, to be enjoyed singularly. How brave of you to do this in a public forum. I love it.
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I love that analogy, Kevin! Thank you. Taking the plunge in a public forum is helpful and also daunting, maybe in equal measure…so, fingers crossed 😉
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Kevin, I’m including a link to your original song, “An Ocean Away”: https://youtu.be/oBy14gUO858
I hope this is okay! 🙂
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That’s fine. I’m flattered. I am curious as to why you chose that one.
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I’m glad you don’t mind. It was my favorite of the several I listened to… I’ll try to think of why, specifically….
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It’s the contrast between the lyrics and the music — the lyrics are sweeping, the tale is insurmountable, yet the music is measured, controlled and circles back around almost like an ocean would. I’m not sure whether this was intentional but I like it.
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I’m sure it wasn’t intentional, at least consciously, but I love your assessment! Thank you, Danica. 🙂
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My pleasure, Kevin. 🙂
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Neat idea Danica – I think I’ve only read scenes 3 & 4 so far, so it’ll be fun to catch up on what came before & after!
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Thanks very much, Geoff! I hope you’ll enjoy them.
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Good on you for pushing your own boundaries, Danica. It is vital to challenge ourselves with writing, isn’t it?
I’ll fill in the back story later too. 🙂
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Thank you, Bruce! Yes, I agree wholeheartedly.
I’m looking forward to your back story…. 🙂
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Ha ha. 🙂
There’s lots of instalments scattered throughout Vinyl Connection. They even have their own category: Memoir with Music!
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Perfect! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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