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Avidity for Bidding Mourning: A Poetic Parody
Avidity for Bidding Mourning As unvirtuous men pass loudly away, And scream for their souls to go, Whilst some of their mad friends plead, “Breath, go now,” and some yell, “Now!” So you squawk and squeal, your horrid noise Of tears, and laughs, and sighs, to move Me to profanation in your joys, But you…
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Thoughts on Writing: When Nothing Comes to Mind
What do you write when nothing comes to mind? The same as what you write when everything comes to mind: Gobbly-gook. Hunks of chunky words. Useless phrases clogging the page.
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Thoughts on Writing: Humor in a Serious Work
Humor in a Serious Work One of the first lines I wrote that I remember another person enjoying was from an adventure story I wrote when I was thirteen. People had enjoyed my stories, but this was the first time anyone had mentioned a specific line. I don’t have the original anymore, so let me…
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Thoughts on Writing: Anagnorisis and Foreshadowing
Anagnorisis and Foreshadowing Warning: Greek words and personal thoughts on writing incoming! One of my favorite parts of a story is anagnorisis. It generally happens towards the end. After hundreds of pages of reading about these characters you’ve come to know and love/loath, you sense things are wrapping up. Then, a character says a line or…
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Odd Mail I got Today
I got a package in the mail today. I rarely get anything but junk mail, so the thick cardboard package was exciting. Inside was a journal and a sheet of paper. The journal was from a college friend, Michael Halvers. The note was from the Police Department of Anna’s Crossing, IA. I’ve included some photos…
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The Elements of Alchemy Published!
The Elements of Alchemy is finally published and available for purchase at my Lulu store in ePub and Print, and at Amazon in Print or for Kindle. Please read the book and tell me what you thought. E-mail me at Comments@AaronAchartz.com.
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The Elements of Alchemy Teaser (and Map!)
I am finishing up the final layout and design for The Elements of Alchemy. The full novel will be published on November 15th, but I wanted to give you a sneak preview. Below is the beginning of the book, along with the map from the book. Thank you all so much for your support. Chapter…