Not what I put on this blog or the stuff I pimp out there as a freelance writer or the bullshit I write for clients at work, but my REAL writing, the writing I've kept tightly under wraps for years and years.
It's time to cut the apron strings and send my babies out into the world.
I mean, really- the only way to become a New York Times Best Selling Author or a Pulitzer Prize winner is to, you know, publish something... am I right?!
Last year I looked around the City for open mic nights for fiction writers, but all I found were places for poets. BOOOOO because I'm not a poet. So instead I'm focusing on two different writing groups that I joined and, well,
*deep cleansing breaths*
...I'll share a bit with you here.
*wipes sweaty palms on jeans*
Ok, here goes
Sancocho On A Rainy Day
*smooches...completely done with resolutions and promises*
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I'm only focusing on achieving my goal to become a writer that Papi, Grandma and my entire family on this Island and on Hispañola can be proud of. Ahi voy, con Dios adelante...
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This story I wrote a long time ago, gave it to Mari for Christmas, I think.
Originally I was going to read it and post the audio link here and then I thought, WTH? I'm not Maya Angelou... read that shit yourDAMNself, yo! LOL
Peace!
xoxo
R
I just read the story - hot stuff!
A podCast would have been nice... But I can read so I will read it my damn self. On my own damn time.
Good luck with your writing. The only way for someone to see you is if you step into their line of sight. Glad you got that going for you now.
Great success to you in 2009 and beyond.
@darius- I'm glad you liked it
@urban thought- lol, yes, on your own damn time will suit me just fine. Hope you enjoy it
@jack- how you just gonna grab the pliers and shut off the TV like that? RUDE!
This is a beautiful story! I love the description of the piece of furniture. It kept making me think of a piece I have that's been in the family forever and is now officially called "grandpa's table." For years I thought it was because he made it but, no, he was just the one to buy it.
If you're ever considering trying to get published, you might want to check out the Literary Market Place (LMP). You should be able to find a copy at your local library, if not bookstore. It lists publications, agents, etc. and even will call out who publishes what, if they have specialties such as short story or women's lit or horror or whatever.
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