Monthly Archives: June 2011

On Sketching Jay and Jill

Posted on June 30, 2011 by hawleywood40

As I’ve delved into various blogs and writer’s resources, I’ve seen a lot of commentary on the character sketch. Some writers just jot notes down on their characters’ personality and appearance as thoughts hit them. Others create whole mini-stories involving … Continue reading →

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Weird Because I Write, or Write Because I’m Weird?

Posted on June 29, 2011 by hawleywood40

I’m a phony. I think most of us are to a certain extent, and I don’t mean that in a derogatory way. But sometimes, there are pieces of ourselves we have to strap down in the straightjacket to do what … Continue reading →

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An Unintentional Menace

Posted on June 28, 2011 by hawleywood40

That handsome boy in the picture is our cat, Sylvester. The background? That’s my dryer. He’s an unintentional menace. When he’s hungry or feeling affectionate, the danger is to me. When he’s in explorer mode, the risk is to himself. … Continue reading →

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The Month In Writing

Posted on June 27, 2011 by hawleywood40

I haven’t done one of my “accountability updates” in a while. The good news is, that’s because I’ve been writing instead. But I still feel stepping back and taking stock is important. So here’s what I’ve been up to lately. … Continue reading →

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On Balancing the Butt and the Brain

Posted on June 25, 2011 by hawleywood40

A few years ago, Lee and I joined a gym. At the time, I was a project lead for a major system implementation at work. A 10 hour workday was a vacation, and a 12-hour stint was the norm. I’ll … Continue reading →

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Laziness Rules …

Posted on June 24, 2011 by hawleywood40

… well, at least it does when you’re talking about a prince. Instead of a new post from me today, I’m hoping you’ll jump over to Fairy Tale Magazine and read my winning entry to the Enchanted Conversation mini-fiction contest … Continue reading →

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Something More Than Shrimp

Posted on June 23, 2011 by hawleywood40

How many times have you let some little irksome thing about your day ruin your mood? Have you ever missed a precious moment because it wasn’t what you’d had your heart set on instead? My guess is we all have, … Continue reading →

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Character Sketch – Jill

Posted on June 22, 2011 by hawleywood40

Last week, I posted a character sketch of Jay AKA Man-Whore, one of the two main characters in “The Naked Man-Whore Chronicles.” The other main character is Jill -last name still to be determined. In her early 30’s, Jill is … Continue reading →

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Gaming the Game (of Thrones)

Posted on June 21, 2011 by hawleywood40

So, HBO’s first season of the “Game of Thrones” series came to a dramatic end Sunday. I’ll be eagerly awaiting season 2, but spring 2012 is a long way off. As usual, HBO turned out high quality television that quickly had me … Continue reading →

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Of Strippers, Newsrooms and Squandered Opportunities

Posted on June 20, 2011 by hawleywood40

In my 20th year, I did something that will make young writer-hopefuls all over the world – along with the older writer I have become  – want to kick me. I was given a chance to spend the summer working at a … Continue reading →

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