by jeffrey | Jan 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
Tyger, tyger, burning bright In the forests of the night … Did he who made the lamb make thee? An interesting thing happens to many writers the first time they write a story with foul language, erotic scenes, butcher knives dripping with blood, or characters...
by jeffrey | Nov 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
Compare the following props that might appear in a story: a pearl-handled straight razor an Egyptian broach a 1964 six-shooter pistol a bag of marijuana a faded polaroid photo of twin, pre-teen, strawberry blonde girls at a fishing trip cut in two with scissors,...
by jeffrey | Oct 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
This is a question I get fairly often. Here is a synopsis. The Former Hero, by Jeffrey Mays An abusive, alcoholic, single mother goes into a frenzy when she learned her daughter, Penny, is abducted. City services have fallen into decay because of rampant corruption,...
by jeffrey | Dec 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
I saw Blue Like Jazz recently, and although I liked some aspects of the movie (the actors, some of the characters, parts of the plot), and while I admired its attempt to break out of the strict verbal and behavioral codes mandated by … Oh, wait, stop! Were you...
by jeffrey | Nov 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
1981. My 9th grade English class. The assignment was Great Expectations. It was a time when reading and literature was my enemy. Books were stuffy old furniture. Reading conflicted with my life goal of being a slacker. It threatened to tame the animal nature that was...
by jeffrey | Oct 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
If you are reading this blog, I assume that in addition to enjoying my stories, you have at least an interest in cultivating an appreciation for good books. Some of my readers are old book hounds. They could definitely wax rhapsodic much better than I will be able to...
