Archive for June, 2008
Beloved Land…..
Beloved Land….. The time is here, the time is now, to rejoice in prayer for our beloved land. Birthing an idea, not time to recompense, a place of freedom, no lines in the sand. An unheard of ideology many dared to wonder, if this great land would ever be set free. Loyalists prospered, enjoyed life [...]
My Ultimate 'Turning Point' For Success
At age 30, I had directed two feature films. One I financed by going into debt and one I was hired to do, that gave me a salary, but no sharing in the profits when it became a hit. The credit for writing and directing “Death Machines” was more important. But now it was two [...]
Directing 'West Side Story"s George Chakiris
Of course, everyone discovered George Chakiris in “West Side Story” in which he received the academy award for Best Supporting Actor. Rita Moreno says of George, “There are only two elegant dancers I can think of, Fred Astair and George.” I had not thought of him to play the part of a Puerto Rican loan [...]
Striking Out: An Online Serial Comedy
Writers and Readers, Hello! Like many of you out there, I am a writer struggling to get my name and work out into the world. One method I’ve devised to this end is to freely present my work online. I invite you to visit strikingout-story.blogspot.com to read my serial novella, Striking Out. The story is [...]
Her Wake Up Call
Upon her nightstand, Just in case, The speed of night, Quickens pace. I keep it well, Upon her mark, I time a life, Controlled by dark. And when the moon, Calls her in, He rises, glows, A Cheshire grin. So as I light, She lies to sleep, She’s controlled by time, Controlled by a “beep”.
Four Short Poems
Dripping, Tripping, Slipping Kitchen faucet’s Dripping, dripping While my mind is Tripping, tripping Every drop drills through my brain Plumber must come out again Puddles causing Slipping, slipping While the tap is dripping, dripping Diamond Ditty I want lots of diamonds, diamond rings. I need to be surrounded by beautiful things. When I see fine [...]
Spinetinglers' Book of the Year Award Winner Gives Readers 10 Free Chapters to Promote Book
Apology Accepted
One single tear spilled from the corner of his eye. She smiled in acceptance of this – his apology.
Directing Frank Sinatra Jr. Narrating My Novel
In 2007, I hired Frank Sinatra Jr. to do the narration of my novel McKnight’s Memory into audio-book form. It’s a full cast production with famous actors of the ’60s performing the characters. Mr. Sinatra came in last to do the narration. It was a dream working with him. I had heard his audio commentary [...]
Writing about where you live
One of the coolest things about living in Coastal North Carolina is all the neat towns. Many authors will suggest that you write about what you know. I, on the other hand, will tell you to write about what you have learned. It is easy to take for granted the places we live. There are [...]
