Just wanted to leave you all with this as I and my family head to the beach. I’ll be rolling down I-77 sipping my coffee, looking forward to laying in the sand. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5HbX5l-Abs]
Coffee Break No. 19 – Xavier Rudd Tells it Like it Is Read Post »
These songs make me think of coffee boiled hot in a tin pot. You can chew the grounds to get the last little bit of goodness when the drink has been drunk. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMHyovwX7JM] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S260AayGnYo]
Coffee Break No. 18 – Civil War Tunes Read Post »
I confess, I am a fan of the word feedback. It’s neutral. It can be either good or bad. If that makes me bland, so be it. I joined the Online Writing Workshop for SF, Fantasy and Horror a couple of weeks ago in hopes of getting feedback on my writing, getting used to getting
What To Do With Criticism, or Feedback Read Post »
[tweetmeme source=”jjdanz” only_single=false service=ht.ly] I’ve been away from the internets for much of the past 10 days. My social media involvement has been close to nil. I get antsy when this happens. Perhaps the greatest reason is the fear of becoming irrelevant. Which is kind of funny because you have to be relevant first. And
[tweetmeme source=”jjdanz” only_single=false service=ht.ly] The back of the bus was never this fun, even when we went over giant bumps and smashed our heads on the ceiling. And, to boot, you won’t spill your coffee watching this. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4I6-8YBhmk]
Coffee Break No. 16 – The Avett Bros. in the Back of the Bus Read Post »
[tweetmeme source=”jjdanz” only_single=false service=ht.ly] I thought I wanted to write fiction while in middle school. I continued to think that through high school. Then, in a fit of practicality, I decided to work towards a journalism degree in college. Three things weighed in my decision: 1. I couldn’t imagine anyone would want to read fiction
[tweetmeme source=”jjdanz” only_single=false service=ht.ly] I could listen to Gillian Welch and David Rawlings for about ever. Do yourself a favor and take a five minute break. Your ears will be glad they did. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcBfCsJW9Ts] *Sips coffee* MmmHmmm.
Coffee Break No. 15 – Good Writing Needs Harmony Read Post »
[tweetmeme source=”jjdanz” only_single=false service=ht.ly] Some writers have sacrificed their families and marriages, discarding them along with their empty rattling Wendy’s cups in a ditch on the road to publication. Others have defaced their bodily temples with amphetamines , cocaine and hallucinogenic drugs by the handfuls. Still others have forsook the entire human race to pour
The Ultimate Sacrifice Read Post »
Effin’ love this. Put your coffee in something with a lid and hang on. [tweetmeme source=”jjdanz” only_single=false service=ht.ly] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQMVHhxTtLc] no one’s yet explained to me exactly what’s so great About slaving 50 years away on something that you hate
Coffee Break No. 14 – The Life You Want to Live Read Post »