When big things are happening in the world and your online feeds, television and loved ones are bawling out opinions, facts, expert advice and all the rest… you sometimes never reach that quiet place.
Author: The Lazy Slinky
Writer. Worrier.
Writer’s Note: On mermaids and the independence of Taiwan
In this instance I have finally begun solid work on my book. A self-contained humorous, but serious, fantasy adventure complete with interesting-haired heroine and intelligent bummer sidekick.
Eye Rant: *sniggers at own pun*
I sometimes feel the universe needs a firm whack on the nose.
Ducking Disasters: on the demerits of an unprepared mind
Rhetorically speaking, have you ever had a social circumstance sweep you on a wave of obligation whilst in some dark, neglected corner of your mind next to the Solve World Hunger Lever under the Table of Logic and Reason, there is a tiny voice screaming at you to do just the opposite?
Towering Skyscares: on building upwards
At any given point I am engaging in an active internal battle against the woes that come with being away from the city life.
Paradoxical Musings: on carpe diem and predatory loans
The thing about the present is that it’s the future in a ninja outfit.
Jumbled Thoughts: On Providing a Beginner’s Guide to Writing a Book!
Source: http://www.grammarcheck.net
Mental Cobwebs: On approaching a fragmented state of ideals
Ultimately the major inconvenience of my life tends to be meandering thoughts that empty out into a vast ocean of turgid oblivion.
Misguided Whimsy: on the complexity of writing a novel
Missed me? In attempts to distract myself from the harsh social withdrawal born from moving out of London, my love…my life, I went … More
The Complacent Pedantic: on starting a novel
The intent is to write fiction, ideally within the fantasy/sci-fi genre, and get paid for it but the steps are bluntly given, full of vague pick-me-ups and rely on an obscene overuse of dusty quotes framed in filigree with a sunset backdrop.
The Constipated Sloth: on the equal failings of procrastination and the busy life
Reversing priorities to tackle the comforting idea first is the essence of procrastination. Match this with the image of acting more aristocratic and you’re in for a dangerous mix…right? Well, yes you are since that’s a recipe for a proud sloth who’s putting off taking a shit.
Going Full Circle: on the virtues of the sloth
Ladies and Gentlemen, I have gone full circle. This process took 11 months, give or take however many days it … More
Travel disasters: on being more adult
Happy New Year Readers! (clock check – 23:26 – still have time for the customary New Years Post!) In the … More
The philosophy of the toilet: on my lack of words
Empathetic Reader, see if you can spot the alliteration. I have been reading up on rhetoric. The Gods of the … More
Praise affects: the “call me dumb” paradox
It’s quite astounding how a sense of purpose dissipates the moment you realise you’ve reached the zenith of your productivity and rather felt there was more on offer.
The Lazy Slinky 