Unfortunately, due to being rather busy with uni, I have had little time for blogging, or finishing off that story. I am looking to have it done two weeks from now.
In the meantime, look up Italian Spiderman on Youtube. You'll get a laugh. I did.
*Two men making fun of a woman in a corridor, she turns around, angry and shocked*
*Italian Spiderman appears and punches them, saying "Respect da woman!"
She responds "Thank you Spiderman!"
*Spiderman punches woman "Shudda your mouth, pussycat, and pour me a macchiato, pronto!"
Have a good one folks. Blake.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Generic crapping on...
Well, this is post 98, so yay for actually sticking with this blog (to a degree: I've been lax of late). The 100th post, if all goes according to plan, will actually be a fairly large snippet of the Little Red Riding Hood adaptation that I have yet to finish typing.
Owing to the fact that The Witching Hour did not really eventuate in the manner I would have liked, ie, a twelve chapter novel, I am going to go back once more to the very idea I had at the beginning of twelve short-ish stories, with various links throughout, coming together to form a singular book. This will range in tales from ancient history, through to present day - I have a nice idea for a story set in Rome, and the private detective one will make an appearance as a modern day tale. In between are stories set in Faerie, stories set on the ferry across the Styx, and stories about Victorian London. It's all rather dark, and gruesome/grotesque, but I hope it will come together nicely.
Overall, I think the original format better suits what I wanted to do recently, but didn't work properly. At least, I hope it does.
See you soon! Blake.
Owing to the fact that The Witching Hour did not really eventuate in the manner I would have liked, ie, a twelve chapter novel, I am going to go back once more to the very idea I had at the beginning of twelve short-ish stories, with various links throughout, coming together to form a singular book. This will range in tales from ancient history, through to present day - I have a nice idea for a story set in Rome, and the private detective one will make an appearance as a modern day tale. In between are stories set in Faerie, stories set on the ferry across the Styx, and stories about Victorian London. It's all rather dark, and gruesome/grotesque, but I hope it will come together nicely.
Overall, I think the original format better suits what I wanted to do recently, but didn't work properly. At least, I hope it does.
See you soon! Blake.
Monday, August 18, 2008
No wonder people think they're crazy
I am not a massively religious person, despite growing up in church, and believing in God, I find a lot of the churchy stuff to be rather false and hollow. I suppose I would identify myself as a more spiritual person than a religious person.
Now for the rant. People, especially Christians, often sook and whinge about people calling them stupid, or crazy, or that people do not listen to their message.
I just now read an article about a prayer group in Washington that is claiming responsibility for lower petrol prices. Who the hell is going to listen to a thing they have to say? I identify as Christian, and yet I find what they say to be nonsense. Basic economic functions should not be claimed as an act of God, in my opinion. Seriously, these people are their own worst enemy.
Now for the rant. People, especially Christians, often sook and whinge about people calling them stupid, or crazy, or that people do not listen to their message.
I just now read an article about a prayer group in Washington that is claiming responsibility for lower petrol prices. Who the hell is going to listen to a thing they have to say? I identify as Christian, and yet I find what they say to be nonsense. Basic economic functions should not be claimed as an act of God, in my opinion. Seriously, these people are their own worst enemy.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Back, After a Busy Week
Well, it's been ages since I have blogged anything, owing mainly to the fact that I have been busy, and, when I haven't been busy, lethargic. Oh well.
I have, however, been writing at a good pace - Tuesday night I sat down and hand wrote (yes - remember that, with pen and paper?) a short story based loosely on the characters and events of Little Red Riding Hood, along with a few other characters, and fairy tales and mythology mixed in.
It was great fun, and I would say that it wrote itself (in that I didn't have to think about it or puzzle it out: it came of its own accord) except for the fac that my hand was incredibly sore after writing about 15 A4 pages. This might not seem like a lot, but it's the equivalent of about 4000-5000 words for me, and it's been a long time since I hand wrote that much. I am in the process of typing it out, now, but I am glad that it is finished. It's given impetus to actually complete other things, which is nice.
This arvo I had an idea for a kinda satirical Private Eye story: you know, the hard-bitten devil-may-care sorta guy. Well, I have a notion for a bummed out PI who buys a second-hand fridge, which contains more than he bargained for. The trail leads him back through a string of grisly murders, culminating in a Lovecraftian ending. Ah, sweet smell of ideas.
Have a great weekend folks.
I have, however, been writing at a good pace - Tuesday night I sat down and hand wrote (yes - remember that, with pen and paper?) a short story based loosely on the characters and events of Little Red Riding Hood, along with a few other characters, and fairy tales and mythology mixed in.
It was great fun, and I would say that it wrote itself (in that I didn't have to think about it or puzzle it out: it came of its own accord) except for the fac that my hand was incredibly sore after writing about 15 A4 pages. This might not seem like a lot, but it's the equivalent of about 4000-5000 words for me, and it's been a long time since I hand wrote that much. I am in the process of typing it out, now, but I am glad that it is finished. It's given impetus to actually complete other things, which is nice.
This arvo I had an idea for a kinda satirical Private Eye story: you know, the hard-bitten devil-may-care sorta guy. Well, I have a notion for a bummed out PI who buys a second-hand fridge, which contains more than he bargained for. The trail leads him back through a string of grisly murders, culminating in a Lovecraftian ending. Ah, sweet smell of ideas.
Have a great weekend folks.
Friday, August 1, 2008
A Couple of Days of Fun
Well, the last couple of days have been pretty good. I visited my Nan yesterday, and spent the arvo hanging out with my awesome friend Liz. Today I was at uni, but was engaged in rather marvellous intellectual discussion about various literature. I am currently on a Rainer Maria Rilka bender, his poetry is beautiful, ethereal, and incredibly deep.
Now I have to do some work. Have a nice weekend. Blake.
Now I have to do some work. Have a nice weekend. Blake.
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