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Writing Prompt 55

Posted on 08/04/2018 by Chris Sarantopoulos

“Oh, for the love of Holy Morhan, will you please stop thinking that there’s always something wrong?” Jonas stuck his hands in his pockets, kicked a pebble, and lowered his head. “Something is wrong, though,” he muttered under his breath. Pela … Continue reading →

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Crutch words – ANGRY (part 2)

Posted on 25/03/2018 by Chris Sarantopoulos

This is the second part of my list of ANGRY synonyms. You can find part one here. I have to admit, while researching for these, I often had to pause and double-check (and sometimes triple-check) that they were in fact … Continue reading →

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Published in an upcoming anthology

Posted on 18/03/2018 by Chris Sarantopoulos

I’m between migrating from one computer to another. I could write a small horror story of how a certain operating system manufacturer found a way to piss off every user who wants to choose what operating system (OS) they install … Continue reading →

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Next steps, and plans

Posted on 25/02/2018 by Chris Sarantopoulos

I hate making new years’ resolutions. In my mind, it’s ridiculous to think one can plan for something so far ahead, because life throws curved balls at us and changes everything. What we plan at the beginning of the year, … Continue reading →

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Writing prompt 53

Posted on 18/02/2018 by Chris Sarantopoulos

I figured I had a go with a funny prompt this Sunday. Not my usual style, but why not? I think it’s suitable for fantasy and humour writers alike. I hope it helps you create some nice stories. “Ouch! Ow! … Continue reading →

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Crutch words – WENT (part 2)

Posted on 11/02/2018 by Chris Sarantopoulos

You didn’t think I forgot part 2 for this crutch word, did you? In case you missed part 1 you can find it here. When we draft our stories, we want to get them out as fast as possible. Which … Continue reading →

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I am a…

Posted on 04/02/2018 by Chris Sarantopoulos

It took me a while to accept it, but now that I have, I feel so much better: I am an artistic and creative person. That’s probably why I never liked most of the things I tried. None of them were … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompt 52

Posted on 28/01/2018 by Chris Sarantopoulos

Everyone around me panicked and ran and trampled each other to get out, go someplace safe. Fools. What difference would it make? I noticed a woman at the other end of the bar eyeing me, calm as a meditating monk. … Continue reading →

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The journey goes on

Posted on 21/01/2018 by Chris Sarantopoulos

2017 is ancient history! Well, maybe not ancient, but history nonetheless. Who would have thought, huh? It seems so long and far ahead to go from January to December, right? When a new year starts, we usually groan about how … Continue reading →

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Crutch words – WENT (part 1)

Posted on 17/12/2017 by Chris Sarantopoulos

When drafting a story, a book, or a poem, we tend to use words that will easily allow us to convey what we have in mind. They help us get the words out fast. It makes sense; it’s a draft, … Continue reading →

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