Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Word Count Wednesday # 5

WHAT AM I WORKING ON?

I've thought of a few more ideas for my novel and have been reading the works of my fellow housemates and can't wait to provide them with feedback. 

HOW DO I FEEL ABOUT THE PROCESS?

Listening to the creative works of everyone else in the class has allowed me to start planning future events within in my own work. The creative juices are flowing, I'm excited and I hope everyone else is as well!!!

WHAT AM I READING NOW?

I just read The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde for the first time. I have always heard about it but this was my first time sitting down and reading it for myself. I definitely recommend it. 

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Word Count Wednesday #4

WHAT AM I WORKING ON?

I'm glad House Wishword was the first to present it has allowed me to present an idea to the class and get much needed constructive feedback. So with that, I have started to go back and revise certain parts of my story. cLeaning up confusing parts and making the realistic aspects more believable. 

HOW DO I FEEL ABOUT THE PROCESS?

I have never written anything the size of a novel(mostly essays and a few short creative works)so I'm excited to go through the process and see what I can accomplish. While I was nervous presenting my work the feedback I received was much needed. So I thank everyone for listening to my first attempt and opening my eyes to different ways to improve my story.    

WHAT AM I READING NOW?

I'm still reading the blogs and loving every moment of it. Keep up the creative work everybody!!!  

Friday, February 10, 2017

Run Toto Run!!!

Toto was fed up with Dorothy after her damn theatrical visit to the World of Oz and decided that he needed to get as far away from her and her damn basket as possible. In a rush, he filled a small sack with the most important things (a squeaky toy and some kibble) and ran as far as his little legs could him. To the airport, he thought, I need to get on the first plane out of Kansas. Out of breath and kibble, he arrived at the airport to find that this was the worst place he had ever been fortunate enough to visit. Impatient rude people, swearing, smoking, just the most foal of individuals congregating in a festering pit of filth. Well, actually this was paradise compared to the flying monkeys and the town where no one would ever shut the hell up. It was even better than being around Dorothy, we get it you’re going to see a wizard whoopty-freakin-doo. But he was a dog may I remind you not allowed to casually walk onto a plane not to mention he didn’t have any money to buy a ticket. He was expected to first have an owner on the same flight and second had to be stored with all the luggage and cargo. Excuse me no thank you he had rights, or so he thought, I can have a seat like everyone else. You see society had neglected dog’s civil rights and this frustrated Toto. So, like any dog in his situation he took the only rational approach he could think of. He decided he would stand in the middle of the Security Checkpoint line and cause a scene. He demanded civil rights for canines and felines (yes even felines, Toto was a generous dog) and for his voice to not only matter but to carry weight. But you see Toto spent too much time in Oz, where scarecrows make friends, lions walk on two legs and a tin can is able to talk. Here he was nothing more than a freakin dog and while with a sophisticated tongue eloquently defended his views he was still a dog and no matter how he spoke people ultimately saw a dog. Let me emphasize this point so you really understand, he was a damn dog so no one could hear him, all he did was bark and bark and bark. People stared amazed that a mutt had somehow wandered into the airport. Was he a stray or someone’s pet? No matter Security had already contacted Animal Control. Within minutes they were on the scene. Nets in hand they approached the crazed beast, cautiously, unsure if or when he’d attack. Toto saw these men hunched over slowly inching closer. He became uneasy. Poor Toto overcome with anxiety lead to him urinate right there in the middle of the Security Line. People began to scream “AHHHHHH the dog pissed everywhere Jesus F’ing Christ” while they recorded the entire altercation with their iPhones, iPads and the one guy with the Android (there’s always one). Toto, frightened, bit one of the men almost detaching his index finger from the rest of his hand. The airport erupted into panic and chaos. Luggage frantically flew through the air. People screaming bloody murder scattered, trampling elderly women, and shoving small children out of the way in an attempt to reach the EXIT. Toto sat there covered in urine and blood and still the men approached, this time they held a contraption of which Toto has never seen before. Confused he sat there staring at the man, he felt a sharp pain, his vision became blurry and he blacked out. When he arose from his deep slumber he found himself in a familiar room in a familiar house. He panicked, “OH SHIT!!!” he said trying to catch his breath, he was home in his bed and across the room he saw that damn basket. “Oh please no” he hoped as Dorothy walked in. He gasped and woke up. “It was just a dream thank you God” surrounded by metal and dogs foaming at the mouth. It was a relief “Okay this is why we don’t have any rights, got it.” Toto thought as he glanced around the room to find dogs licking themselves sniffing ass and eating their own and each other’s crap. No matter, he was at peace until his nightmare came true and that bitch with a smile on her face walked through the pound doors. Toto died that day. Poor innocent Toto.

-THE END-

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Word Count Wednesday #3

WHAT AM I WORKING ON?

I've started a chapter book that I will be completing the first chapter of for Submission Day. I have also been working on completing The Morning Dew poem and in a few days upon request from my house, I will be posting the Fantasy-Realism story that I wrote.

Total Word Count: 1,941

HOW DO I FEEL ABOUT THE PROCESS?

I'm really enjoying the process of writing both short stories and a chapter book. Today after experiencing the first drafting day I have been opened to the idea of sharing work. I have been on the fence about doing so in fear that people would not enjoy my writing but after reading and sharing a short story I'm more inclined to post and receive feedback. 

WHAT AM I READING NOW?

I have put down the other novels I was reading for now as to focus on writing my own stories but have had a blast reading other people's blogs their stories and what they have to say. 

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Word Count Wednesday #2

WHAT AM I WORKING ON?

I've started to work on a few more poems one titled The Morning Dew and the other has yet to be named. I'll be posting The Morning Dew in a few days since I want to make a few more tweaks before it's ready for my blog. I've also continued to work on the fable-realism experiment which has been a really fun project one of which I have really enjoyed. 

HOW DO I FEEL ABOUT THE PROCESS?

The Fable-Realism Experiment has been an absolute blast. It has allowed to incorporate so many ideas from works of fiction to the most realistic aspects of everyday life. Since I've used a fictional character as my protagonist I've been able to take their life and spin it completely around for my own amusement. I can't wait to finish it. I have really started to get into the swing of things by trying out more experiments and making writing an everyday priority. 

WHAT AM I READING NOW?

I'm still reading the same books as I was reading last week but because it is required material I've also been reading On Writing by Stephen King which is surprisingly interesting, a memoir one I can't seem to put down.