The Legendary Life of Ernie Pyle

The war torn faces of the everyman earned him a Pulitzer Prize before he was gunned down in the battle of Okinawa. This is the life of war correspondent Ernie Pyle, who stormed the beaches of Normandy with a notebook, and how his exploits serve as a partial character inspiration for the main protagonist in … Read more

What Goes in to Writing Compelling Fiction?

It’s easy to just sit down to outline a story idea you have, and think of researching the important details later. I am a believer that in order to outline or write compellingly on your subject matter, you should first acquire subject matter expertise through thorough research. So what does my research process entail? I … Read more

The Next Chapter

Today begins construction, today begins rebuilding; not only of my long neglected apartment, but of my life, which I can finally put back together again. And so it’s time to make plans for the future. (Along with a special note for a certain someone at the end). It’s 6:10am, the birds call their morning song. … Read more

Finding my Piece

a poem My love is warm, it is safe and it is above all else a constant calm. My love is curious, it is playful and it is wise, having outgrown youthful indiscretion. My love is unjudging and compassionate. My love is empathy and understanding. My love is infectious and appreciated as I welcome healthy … Read more

Jaws: Resurrection (Parody)

If Jaws were made today. *** Teaser trailer. Bad Bunny’s ‘La Canción’ plays over… A packed Martha’s Vineyard beach on the fourth of July. A helicopter flies overhead… Patrons line up to the Dunkin’ Donuts product placement canteen for iced lattes. Enter Eugene Levy as Mayor Vaughn, gesticulating wildly “it’s going to be a great … Read more

Friendship Application

If you would like to submit a friendship application, please check all that apply. Will play music or jam ✅Will speak French (poorly because I’ve lived in LA for 8 years) ✅Will talk tech with you ✅Will never bother you about work or have ulterior motives because that’s not my journey ✅Is extremely intelligent and … Read more

The Theme of Water (CTG Excerpt)

Listening to the tide ebb and flow brings a familiar and rhythmic calm for Clare. When everything else is so unpredictable in life the waves of the ocean are a constant. This is science, facts– the tide comes in, and it goes out all on a clock. This is the birthplace of all life on … Read more

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