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Books and stories
I like to Read and I like to Write
I fancy myself an author.... or at least a "wanna be" author! Now that I am retired I am writing pretty much everyday. If not working on my book ideas I'm writing a review, commentary, or something for this website. I read voraciously but not steadily. I will occasionally go into a "no read" mode for a few days. Then I will finish a few things and soon enough the books will start calling.
My intent with this page is to publish a chapter or two of what I'm working on and possibly review a few of the books I have read recently.
I hope you find something of interest!
Company cop
Company Cop
Company Cop is the working title for a novel I started a few years ago while I was still working. A new idea presented itself after I retired and the story has been on the back burner for a while now. I find myself thinking of going back to it soon but want to finish my latest, The Days the Stars Fell (working title), before devoting too much more time to it.
Below is the first chapter of Company Cop.
ariel of the old people - a short story
Ariel Of The Old People
I wrote this in 1993 while working in Mississippi. I was taking a few classes to pass the time at the local Community College and one of the classes was Creative Writing.
The State of Mississippi hosted a writing competition every year and I was encouraged to enter into the competition in the drama category. I decided to create a short story based based on a minor character in Shakesphere's play, "The Tempest". At the suggestion of my teacher I did it in a script-like format. To my surprise I was awarded 1st place in the State and 2nd place in the regional competitions.
I think I was awarded a certificate and $100 bucks for the first place win and $50 bucks for the second place win. Ah! Fame and fortune were mine!
There is one small typo within the four pages where they mis-transposed the story.... It's all good!
The picture above and the pages below are snapshots of the little book all the winning entries were published in :-)
Below is the entire story, Ariel of the Old People
SATIRICAL reviews
Additional Information
I like to occasionally write satirical reviews and commentary. Here is one you will also find in my Hi-Fi Cable reviews. Whether you agree or disagree (either is fine with me). The reason it is included here is because I'm making my point in a sarcastic but story-like manner.
somewhat more serious reviews
AV Equipment Reviews
Go here to check out some of my other slightly more serious reviews and commentary.
Cable Reviews
Go here to check out some of my other slightly more serious reviews and commentary.
Travel Reviews
We travel a bit and would like to offer up our take on some of the destinations, cruises and tours we have taken.
Movies and Television
Go here to check out some of my other slightly more serious reviews and commentary. Currently under construction
Book Reviews
Go here to check out some of my other slightly more serious reviews and commentary. Currently under construction
Reviews Published on AVNirvana.com
I have been writing a number of reviews on the www.AVNirvana.com website!
Click here for a list of those reviews and links to each review!