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The Undiscovered Country

by vivacious

Rated: 13+ · Book · Opinion · #1254599

Exploring the future through the present. One day at a time.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

I hope I stay within budget

My website: http://www.almarquardt.com

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Writer_Mike

Jun 26, 2022 at 12:08am
In response to "Dare I?"

To quote Cleavon Little's character in Blazing Saddles: "Dare! Dare!"

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vivacious

Apr 11, 2022 at 8:12am
In response to "A Possible Goodbye"

Jayne

: I’m also reading a book titled: “Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now” by Jaron Lanier. It’s illuminating to say the least.

Being away for as long as I have does feel like I’ve started living again, too.

Jayne

Apr 10, 2022 at 10:36pm
In response to "A Possible Goodbye"

I'll admit it.

I tanked all my social media and got my life back. The people who want to stay in touch have my cell phone number and we do a few zoom chats if they aren't close by.

I can say, for myself, it was the best decision I could have made.

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vivacious

Mar 19, 2022 at 8:58pm
In response to "Seeking Motivation"

Kåre Enga in Montana

: I’m glad you’re back in the groove after your own hiatus. 5,235 page letter?! I hope he reads fast

Kåre Enga in Montana

Mar 19, 2022 at 8:54pm
In response to "Seeking Motivation"

I missed a couple months of writing in my hand-written journal. I'm back to it now; but I wrote fewer pages (61) in a year than I normally write in a three month season. I need to write about today on page 5,235 of this letter to my friend.

I have been fasting and trying to post daily introspections here.

vivacious

Mar 19, 2022 at 8:50pm
In response to "Seeking Motivation"

Fathertymme, "Cold Durry Days"

: Good advice! And since I live up north I’m always in need of sunlight. Spring could definitely improve my mood. Thank you for stopping by and commenting!

Fathertymme, "Cold Durry Days"

Mar 19, 2022 at 8:25pm
In response to "Seeking Motivation"

Vivacious, Things always look and seem better in spring. I to have to push myself to write, I do not write as often as I should. It prompts me to have special people to write to, My Grandsons and Granddaughters. Pick someone dear to you to write too, It give the writing purpose....

vivacious

Jan 21, 2022 at 9:03pm
In response to "Take Wing and Fly. Or crash. Either is Fine."

zwisis: Time does indeed fly! I remember revealing his birth here when I was still in the hospital!

vivacious

Jan 15, 2022 at 9:17am
In response to "Take Wing and Fly. Or crash. Either is Fine."

Kåre Enga in Montana

: That’s so sad. Being the optimist that I am, though, and judging by the adventures you’ve shared over the years with all your traveling and meeting new people, I’d say you bloomed quite nicely.

Kåre Enga in Montana

Jan 14, 2022 at 8:37pm
In response to "Take Wing and Fly. Or crash. Either is Fine."

My parents sheltered me. Of course, I was very withdrawn and 'hid' so that didn't help. I was frightened of anyone my age and avoided them. I was neither self-reliant nor independent. I was clueless when I went to university and suffered for my ignorance. But... I did start to bloom, until an early frost nipped me in the bud when I was 21. It's been needlessly rough all my life because I still withdraw and hide.

Whether it's abuse or neglect it's the same thing, a lack of good parenting skills.

June 25, 2022 at 11:28pm

#1034294

Dare I?

A few months ago I submitted a flash fiction story published in Havok’s “Sensational” anthology (https://www.amazon.com/Sensational-Havok-Season-Flash-Fiction/dp/B0942L8FV3/) to the annual Realm Makers Awards.

Because why not?

Imagine my surprise when on June 4th, my story made the semi-finals with nine others (https://www.realmmakers.com/2022/06/04/the-2022-realm-awards-finalists/). Yet in perusing the list, I figured that’s as far as my story will get. As one of the editors of a few of those stories (they were all published by Havok), and knowing the writing well of all the authors, it’s quite an august group. I’m honored to be counted among them.

Just this evening I received an email asking for a headshot, whether I’ll be able to attend the awards ceremony, and an acceptance speech if I can’t attend.

I have a headshot, but it’s ten years old. Should I use that, or get another one done (for which I have until July 2nd to provide)?

And an acceptance speech? Oof.

Especially considering I’ve been in a writing desert lately. Do I even have the capability to pen something remotely interesting? Perhaps even humorous?

Even more importantly, do I dare hope my story has a chance to win?

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