Another Saturday

Writing is amazing. I had a workshop class today and we discussed how writers can "slow down" a story. It was very interesting. Certain words work to slow the pace down in literature. Conversely, other words can speed sections up. It depends on what an author wants to do. If I want you to take your time in a section, and really soak it up, my writing style can do that. If I've mastered my craft, I can do it successfully, with ease. For example, longer sentences slow a passage down, and shorter ones speed it up. Together they make a passage more effective. In addition, "ing" words and "ly" at the end also helps to slow stories down. I'll try to put together a quick example:

"He ran slowly at first. Galloping, trotting with clumsy strides. Then quickly, he began running with purpose, imaging himself hoisting a grand trophy high above his head, glowing and proud. Now, he was wholly expecting to take the lead. And he did. He was winning. Passing the other runners as if propelled by the wind itself. He was breathing heavily, but the sight of the ribbon, horizontal and enthralling, fueled the driving force within him and he dug deeper into his soul until he knew he could not be beaten. Crossing the finish line first, he had proved his point. He grinned slyly, knowing all along, that by persevering, he would surely be the victor. He won. He would never lose a race again. No. Not after today. How could he? He knew what it took to be a champion. And from this day forward, when the competitive nature of mankind called, and the stage was set, spikes agleam and brows wetted by anxious perspiration, he would be ready."

Saturday

It's Saturday. Almost 6 p.m. I'm sitting here bored. I need to read this really uninteresting book for class. Turned on the NFL network and watched little program about quarterbacks. It was cool. They talked about Rick Mirer. He was garbage! Back in the day I actually had his rookie card. Like that was a good investment. LOL. I honestly thought that at some point I could sell off my baseball and football card collection and rake in some real dough. Haha. Yea right. Any who. This blog shyt is kinda therapeutic...

Here's a little something about the book:

The Tragic Flaw is a tale of good and evil, power and money, style and grit. It’s about ruthless bad guys with panache and charisma told in with descriptive imagery. The beautiful and yet powerful language brings the characters and the unique Kansas City, Missouri setting to life. A key aspect of this piece regarding the antihero, the Italian and black Cicero Day, is how he shuns his mother’s deep religious beliefs, and is reluctant to consider that there may be forces in the universe that are greater than him. This page turner will keep readers amazed at Cicero’s simultaneous callousness and absolute charm. He is the antithesis of morality and the paragon of Machiavellian ways. This college-educated gangster knows no bounds, but unfortunately, Cicero is plagued with reoccurring nightmares. And due to one small (yet significant) flaw in his character, forces greater than him are prepared to teach him a lesson he will not soon forget. Jimmy, a ruthless Kansas City Mob boss and a good friend of Cicero’s father, keeps a close eye on Cicero and his business aspirations, for he has a personal stake in Cicero’s success. Cicero’s cohorts, the resolute and unflinchingly loyal Kameron Brown, and the seductive and deadly Olivia, make for intriguing characters in this modern tale of corruption and deceit. Definitely a hard-to-put-down novel.

This is the first of many postings that will put you in the midst of all the heartpounding action and suspense of The Tragic Flaw. Join me as we get to know more about the main characters and what gets them out of bed in the morning. Sit back, relax, and get ready for a thrill ride...