Category: Writing
Tom Flanders, writer of fiction
Writing – Comfortably Weird
I’m not weird on purpose, only I am. I blame it on my brothers. They are 2 and 3 years…
RVing – Here We Go
7/29/18 Chester and I moved the first load to the RV today. It was a bit of an adventure. The…
Writing – Hate Writers
I’m a writer. I used to hate other writers. I hated them for their talent and success and general snottiness….
Tom Week – Storage Time
Storage Time Yes, sadly, it is once again storage time for the RV. We are weeks away from completing the…
Living in a tool shed
What’s wrong with a tool shed? Sometimes I want to live in a tool shed in someone’s back yard. A…
Angry Stupid Characters
Why some characters go stupid When I write with anger in my heart my characters usually wind up being very…
Favorite Word: Merci
Favorite Word (This week) I like words. My favorites change over time. This week’s favorite word is merci. I didn’t…
Meaning and Responsibility
What does meaning mean? In response I’m spending more time on each piece. Last Thursday’s post went through five drafts….
Acme World News (Flash Fiction)
Six bells. Mid watch. 3 A.M. The ship is early. The bus is late. The captain and the man in…
Writing Habit
I am a creature of habit. Recent bad weather, then some blood sugar problems, kept me off the bike for…