For this piece, I used two characters from my novel, but it's not an excerpt. It was inspired by an actual tomato plant in a large hanging cage. Similar to the one shown . . . but bigger and . . . well . . . slightly demonic looking. The Tomato Plant As promised to … Continue reading The Tomato Plant [Extended Version]
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Inspired by a blog I follow, I've decided to launch a boat into the Bermuda Triangle. For those who remember Gilligan's Island and the SS Minnow, the boat's name will be the SS Swamp Minnow. And, for those familiar with the reigning members of our nation's swamp, I'll be forcing several swamp clowns into crew … Continue reading The SS Swamp Minnow Sails Into The Bermuda Triangle Never To Be Seen Again
For Generations, the Dam has been deteriorating. Beneath the surface, dark forces have worked incessantly. Every conceivable weakness has been manipulated and exploited. Nobody has been spared. Fueled by an agenda of madness, time and pressure have been weaponized into something that is never silent, never sleeping, always speaking, and forever casting its craft upon … Continue reading The Dam Is Breaking, An Analogy, Edited & Remastered
I should begin by saying I'm Catholic. So, the following piece is undoubtedly from the heart. The evil known as pelosi had been barred from Communion, so when The Pope allowed the creature to receive the Sacrament, I immediately began an investigation. Here's what I discovered. Sunday morning, the Pope shocked the Catholic Church by … Continue reading Magical Headline: Nancy Pelosi Struck & Killed By Sewage Truck On A Sunday Morning
I finished high school more than 30 years ago. I remember having English classes during the first and fourth periods. I failed English classes because I rarely attended English classes. I rarely participated in English Class because I either didn't show up for school until lunchtime, or I left after lunch and didn't return to … Continue reading My Thoughts This Morning [All Things Are Possible]
I haven't posted anything for more than one week. I don't think this has ever happened before. I'm still here, but I've had my hands full. Including a trip to Texas to see my family. I'll be posting very soon! Joseph Shanklin September 2, 2021
For this piece, I used two characters from my novel, but it's not an excerpt. It was inspired by an actual tomato plant in a large hanging cage. Similar to the one shown . . . but bigger and . . . well . . . slightly demonic looking. The Tomato Plant As promised to … Continue reading The Tomato Plant [Extended Version]
I have a history of being slightly creative when it comes to entertaining my family. Last weekend, I copied (created) the following page from Wikipedia. [Wikipedia] Wyoming is home to the most significant population of Wild Llamas in the World, including the dreaded Chupacabra Llama. This creature doesn't merely suck the blood from the goat … Continue reading A Lighter Note [Chupacabra Llama Re-post]
I have spent the past week doing two things, working, and sleeping! Although I have managed to invest a few hours into one of my writing projects. My second Novel, and Part II in the series I'm publishing. Funny thing, Book I has not hit the shelves yet, and I'm already heavily invested in the … Continue reading I Have Missed All of You
I realized something this evening. I write seven days a week . . . no matter what . . . no matter what. I have this blog, small column, and I've been working on a novel(s) for a year; I don't see writing as work. I'll never see writing as work. Here's my analogy. Taking … Continue reading Comparing Writing to Sex