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Part time storyteller, full time enthusiast.
Stats Don’t Lie
Personal Update In case you haven’t noticed, I haven’t made a blog post in a while. And that’s gonna continue for a while. Reason is simple. Shit happens IRL and I’m gonna be stuck in California for at least 3 more weeks.I have written a ton in the past few weeks, but I’m contemplating what […]
Posted in: Perspectives
The Devil’s Boy
May 17, 2013
When John was little, the one thing he loved most in the world were nuggets. He didn’t know what it was about those little breaded chunks of meat, but once his ma has fried up a batch of those crispy treats and popped one into his mouth, he was hooked. His pop-pop had bought them […]
Posted in: My Stories
Why I’m here
May 3, 2013
I, Khoo Wee Sheng, take you, Liu Wen Xian, as my lawfully wedded wife. For better or worse, in Singapore, Taiwan, the United States or Mumbai, I promise to be there for you in sickness and in health. In good times and bad. Though we have spent so much time apart in two different worlds, […]
Posted in: Random Ravings
Do You Believe In Magic Part 2
May 3, 2013
Cymbals clash. Jake throws Dom’s cape into the air as he leaps onto the stage in a bloom of velvet red and black. With the spotlight shining on him, he gives a wide smile, waving to the silent crowd. “Boooo, bring back the girls!” Twirling his wand, Dom turns to face the heckler. “Trouble with […]
Posted in: My Stories
Do You Believe In Magic
May 3, 2013
“Hurry up boy, we’re late for the show!” “I’m coming,” Jake pants, trying his best to keep up. Behind him, he drags along the heavy wooden chest, filled with the wondrous gadgets that are the tools of Señor Dom’s trade. The Señor looks at him and sighs, shaking his head impatiently. “This way.” He pats […]
Posted in: My Stories
Why Did The Duckling Cross The Road?
May 2, 2013
Posting these photos after taking a walk yesterday and saw a bundle of yellow feathers flattened on the road just outside our apartment. Curse you callous driver, a pox on you. May the ducks flying above poop on your newly washed car everyday and occasionally into your hair.
Posted in: Get Inspired, Random Ravings
Home… for a while
April 26, 2013
What it includes - Ducks pooping in the swimming pool - Ducks pooping everywhere on the sidewalks - Scrapping wet poop of the soles of your shoes - Waking up to the wild mating call of a gazillion ducks every morning. - Nasty geese that hiss and bite at you if you get near their […]
Posted in: Random Ravings
Plot – Tale – Telling – Narration
April 24, 2013
PLOT is only the skeleton of any story, a small section within the narrative voice. TALE is the sequence of events that happen in the order that they occur. TELING is the sequence of events that happen in the order that they are told. It’s in your NARRATIVE VOICE that you can play with, to MOLD the plot […]
Posted in: Get Inspired
Random Thoughts – Drafting
April 17, 2013
Update: I’m writing this in a semi-haze, so please forgive if I sidetrack. I don’t intend to edit this post. Just a random series of thoughts. 1. Looking back at what I have done. Had a long time to ‘debrief’ myself on my plane ride from Singapore to San Fran – freaking 20 hours in […]
Posted in: Reviews
The Game Of Thrones – Characters Poster
April 13, 2013
Wanted to write a post about the woman of Game of Thrones, but ran out of time as I have a plane to catch. So will have to push it back to Monday if I do the write up on the plane, or most likely Tuesday since it’s a 20 hour flight. The theme of […]
Posted in: Reviews
WordPress Quandaries – Curation Through Culling
April 13, 2013
Disclaimer: Rant Piece Ahead Let me start off by asking this question – Do any of you actively choose to unfollow blogs that you are currently following on WordPress sites? Or is this some taboo topic, only to be whispered around in hush tones around campfires at night. I’m going out on a limb here […]
Posted in: Random Ravings
Goodbyes Rewrite
April 12, 2013
Six-Thirty. The glare from the setting sun cuts through the window, bathing the clutter in the office in a warm orangey hue. Remly, lost in his thoughts, looks up from his desk. Time. He straightens his shirt in the mirror and walks out into the hallway. Passing by the grimy sign hanging on the wall, […]
Posted in: My Stories
What Stops You From Creating Content
April 12, 2013
Someone actually asked this question on Quora, and I gave my reply. I thought it might be interesting to see how the blogging community differs from the Quora one, since they tend to be more to the point and focused on facts, while the WordPress crowd seems to be more whimsical and emotive. Lemme know what you […]
Posted in: Perspectives
Happy Two Month Old Blog!
April 11, 2013
A few days late with this, but whatever, it’s the internet. I can say it’s the Vatican Queen’s birthday and people will believe me. In breaking news, they just made me Phantom of the Opera. But before I go for rehearsals, let’s do a blog review and discuss WordPress Analytics! Note, this is a self-serving […]
Posted in: Random Ravings
Lee Martin: the artist must risk failure
April 11, 2013
Reblogged from Draft No. 4: Celebrated novelist & memoirist discusses how he became an artist. In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities; in the expert’s mind there are few. . . . This is also the real secret of the arts: always be a beginner. Be very very careful about this point.— Suzuki Roshi, Zen […]
Posted in: Get Inspired
Moving On From Goodbyes
April 10, 2013
Remly gives the door a swift jerk, hearing the soft click of the lock sliding into place. Someday, when finances allow, he will replace the damn door. Better yet, he might just move out, and leave the ghosts behind. With a satisfied grunt, he makes his way down the dimly-lit hallway of the building, whistling […]
Posted in: My Stories
May 23, 2013
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