Are we not America!
This past two weeks, my home in the desert experienced intense wind conditions. The Red White and Blue that flies so proudly at the entrance to the property took an extreme beating. Storms come and go and this was no different. Stood at the front gate, the sun set behind me, I took pause to gaze at the tattered flag.
BY DMK, A SlantedK Production
Life itself is a crazy rollercoaster, and then parenthood begins. Still a rollercoaster, just much more intense, more loops, higher peeks, lower dips and all consuming.
Queen Sue is approaching her 24th Mothers Day. The challenges many, the ride long, however I know, as a mother she is golden. Now a Grandmother the course of nature has not wavered.
The best tip for “new” mothers, don’t wish the years away.
…Can’t wait until she holds her own bottle, can’t wait until she crawls, can’t wait until she walks, or says her first words…
We are America!
These times of turmoil and chaos bring to the forefront a gamut of emotion. For each of us it is something different. In my two decades of parenting, one lesson never forgotten, for the child and for myself.
“Distraction.”
Wired the same way, when it gets to be too much, the pain, the emotion, the stress, distraction is a great tool.
Excuse me while I take a bight of my hot pastrami.
Who has had it with speculation, opinion, blame, blah, blah, blah…
I have, so today I will go with some Clint Eastwood style flash fiction, click on “continue”, if you wish.
This week seriously challenged our senses.
I remove my hat for a moment of silence, for Boston, Texas, and the souls of many children lost to chaos.
Thank you to the law enforcement, fire departments, EMT’s and volunteers who kick ass in a time of need. The world witnessed once again the way America handles brutal situations. God Bless America!
Welcome to the continuation of SlantedK’s interview with Vernon Shields. Vernon is a close friend of David Murphy, aka Longhair, the main character in the Solstice Wild West Adventure New Release “From The Ashes.”
Let's go, hit continue below, eh.
In a twist of fate, I was able to arrange some face-to-face time with Mr. Sheilds, an important part of the new release at Solstice Publishing, “From the Ashes.”
It is a Wild West Adventure, action packed, fantasy experience.
Interviews are hard to come by with Mr. Sheilds, so needless to say I was honored. Without further a due…
SlantedK Presents:
Here we go with part 2
Thanks for the great response on part one. Today I reversed the decision to break it into more parts.
"What's that, DMK?"
"Yup, the remainder of the grand tale is on this entry!"
Wanna review Part One?
Let's get right to it!
An Insurrection cont.
Other than a good woman and a cigar, he did not normally get excited over much, but that day was different, Henry was the only known relative he had. So many years with no family made him thick skinned, however, excitement was percolating within.
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The last week of the month crept up and Henry was due at any time. The cigar tasted much better that day, not sure, if he wanted to sleep or just wait the day out. The sun was getting higher and it was the norm to sleep days. It was going to get hot for sure. The whiskey began taking effect, conversation with himself turned to babbling; “better go to sleep before I begin arguing with myself.” A few drinks down, adrenaline long departed, back cracked as he stretched out, “oh, this bed is comfortable.” It did not take long for the snoring to begin...
A Tale from the Life of David Murphy, aka Longhair.
Part One of a tale told around many cattle driver campfires.
David Murphy of "From the Ashes," Coming soon from Solstice Publishing, has had many jobs and brought quick demise to fools stupid enough to point the business end of steel in his direction.
"An Insurrection" is one of many tales.
Please Enjoy.
An Insurrection
“Hey, Longhair, get your ass out there! The drunks are gettin’ restless!”
He got to his feet, outside the office, a very vocal crowd, a busy night at Jake’s Saloon. A quick turn to the right and he opened the door of the office separating him from the front gambling room. Approached the threshold and received a violent greeting, a blistering wooden frame provided by a shotgun blast. Out of line of sight, a patron yelled out. “You sack of shit cheat!” ...
I was a great fan in my youth. Watched every episode, huh, can’t figure out why I think I was born in the wrong century.
So needless to say, the news of the remake got my attention. The trailer is great. Don't worry about finding it.
I put it at the bottom, eh. No jumping ;^)
Yesterday:
Today:
http://www.matthew-pizzolato.com/
In the SlantedK way we are discussing the great Wild West Adventure “Outlaw,” among other insightful tidbits of the Matthew’s perspective.
Without further ado, let’s dive into today's Interview with Matthew Pizzolato.
What a great place, the mind of the Wild West Writer.
Four years passed while I worked on my first novel. A year of selling the manuscript, another year of publishing, editing, and waiting patiently. Ok, not so patiently.
Carter yelled out. “Hey, Boy! You wanted to be part of this, you count, 3, 2, 1. Johnstone, you shit! On one, we go! On one, you die!”
Johnstone nodded to the boy.
He counted. “3…”
The two men set their feet, shook the hands.
“2…”
Their shoulders faced each other, the stare of death given to each other.
“1…”
It is commonplace to hear the tales of gunmen such as Jesse James, Johnny Ringo, Billy the Kid and my newest entry, David Murphy, the main character of the forthcoming book “From the Ashes.”
Shameless plug, I know, it is my blog, eh. LOL.
Less known, yet part of the colorful Wild West are the women. Today I have a few interesting women to share with Ya’ll.
How about that picture of Raquel Welch? That's why it's called a Teaser Image, eh :)
Giving up is not an option.
One serious annoying item on the list of a writer, is Patience.
A word that is more similar to fingernails on a chalkboard.
“You usually have to wait for that which is worth waiting for.”
Craig Bruce
Your story is a journey, writing is a journey, publishing is a journey, marketing... On and on guys, you can do it. Today I want to share a personal experience I hope can inspire you in your journey.
Oh Yeah, Taglines, #Hashtags and so on, what about products?
Silly, Maybe.
Annoying, for sure.
What if?
Can I go to far? Most likely ;^)
Facebook & Twitter
In previous 101 topics I covered #Hashtags & .@
Today it is linking your Facebook Author/Business Page to Twitter.
“Wait, Dave, I’m not a technical person.”
Then I’m glad you stopped in. My “101” is for you. When all is said and done you will smile and say, “that was easy.”
I have a day job, this blog, my book edits, and two other books in the infant stage. Marketing, branding, read articles, write articles, check on your followers blogs & tweets. Sound familiar?
Well this little shared piece of information can make two tasks one.
A Then & Now Parenthood Presentation.
By DMK, for SlantedK
In our days of instantaneous promises, apps for everything, streaming this that & the other.
There are fewer and fewer experiences that foster patience.
I have concern for future generations developing without the understanding of patience.
