Some people write. Some paint. Some people take photographs. Some take photographs of themselves. Do you take pictures of yourself? Do you have your own selfie stick? Sure looks like it’s become popular, as this photo attests. All sold out. Tell us about photos you like to take.
Writer’s Block? Take a Nap.
Lately, I’ve been hit hard by the busyness bug. In today’s society it’s hard to avoid. But it had gotten so bad for me that I’d started nodding off in the middle of lunch or while reading (War and Peace has been known to have that effect). At first I was annoyed that my body couldn’t keep up. However, I began to embrace the idea that maybe these naps were a good thing. The other day I had just woken up from a long winter’s nap and was greeted with the most pleasant surprise: having a song stuck in my head. But it wasn’t any song I’d heard before; it was one I’d just written during my nap. I scrambled to my computer to clickety-clack my verses down, shining with the glow that only a…
The Year of Writing Dangerously
Happy 2015 everybody! This year’s a big year for me in terms of publishing and writing and all that jazz. I don’t say that to brag, but rather because the experiences are going to be a great opportunity to learn about what’s going on with writing and publishing today. I will definitely take the time to share that learning with all of you, because if you don’t share what you learn what’s the point? By coincidence stemming from a little bit of design, I’m going to have a total of six projects coming out this year. All of them are releasing via different methods. Self-Publishing My vulgar and (I think) hilarious Farkas Foxtrot series goes live next month, self-published via Amazon, Kobo and all the other big boys. They’re novellas, and I plan to release them…
Welcome Back and a Special Request
Hello everyone, we apologize for the lapse in updates as we continue working on our new site design. We are very excited for the changes in store for the website and for Fictional Cafe this year and promise it will be worth the wait. In the meantime, we welcome you to tell us which of our member contributions from 2014 was your favorite. Please write your choice in the comments section below. “The strongest of all warriors are these two – Time and Patience.” – Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace
Hands Up, Don’t Shoot, I Can’t Breathe, Die-In Demonstrations
The country is experiencing demonstrations across the country to protest police killing unarmed black people with alacrity. We, as a culture, seem to have reached a tipping point. “To Protect and Serve” as been besmirched by Michael Brown’s “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” and Eric Garner’s “I Can’t Breathe.” Twelve-year-old Tamir Rice never even got a chance to surrender. We know what’s going on and we know it needs to change. People are speaking out, staging “die-ins” to express their concern [and of course being arrested for it by the police]. I raise my voice and concern and support by sharing this song, “Why Can’t We Live Together” by Diana King with Kyle Eastwood. For me, it says it all, and I know the artists feel the same. I hope you will, too. Jack From the…
Fresh Java! 4 Poems by Glen Armstrong - is.gd/asrhMG
4 Poems by Glen Armstrong - The Fictional Café
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Glen Armstrong has a unique voice and style that leads to some magical lines in his poetry. Check out his four poems down below.
Fresh Java! Excerpts from "Ocean of Tears" by Ololade Akinlabi - is.gd/cjPRgx
Excerpts from "Ocean of Tears" by Ololade Akinlabi - The Fictional Café
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Ololade Akinlabi is an author who isn't afraid to discuss gender and societal issues in his work. Included below are two excerpts from his upcoming no...
Fresh Java! 6 Poems by Marissa LaPorte - is.gd/p2ynMx
6 Poems by Marissa LaPorte - The Fictional Café
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We have a nice collection of poems this week by Marissa LaPorte. Marissa evokes a lot of emotion in her writing which we were immediately drawn to.