(Apollonian*TA)+(Dionysian*TD)X=K
I hate drinking holidays and believe they are the bane of existence for humanity. I understand that in our regimented society humans need to enter into a Dionysian form of celebration. That is why we have Carnival, Mardi Gras, Saint Patrick’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, July 4th, and various other days were society collective participates in the narcotic drink of the Gods. This breaks down into a simple equation (that I created for illustration purposes): (Order*TA)+(Chaos*TD)X=K or if you want to go Greek on it: (Apollonian*TA)+(Dionysian*TD)X=K with TA being equal to time in an Apollonian state, TD being equal to time in a Dionysian state, X being a multiplier of intensity, and K being a constant and equilibrium. Our K may be different from person to person, but we as people will constantly try to reach this equilibrium. But how is this an issue?
Read MoreJust Go Up
I have been filled with fear for the last two and a half years. Around five years ago, I made the decision to write a book – which I never finished. Following that, I tried my hand at a second book; I never finished that one either. At that point in my life, I wasn’t afraid. I was complacent. I had a job, and I was making money; I was on my way to buying a home. Then, I decided to try my hand at really writing a novel and completed my first manuscript – Primo Capite and the Others. This is no longer available for agents or publishers. But it was when I made that decision, to write my first book, that I decided to take my writing seriously. At that moment, I was filled with an abundance of fear. And since that moment, I haven’t lived a day without fear. Why you ask?
Read MoreMetamorphosis – I am Published
It is my great pleasure to announce that Allure was purchased and published in American Outdoor Magazine. Which means, I have transformed into a published and paid author. Allure is their first fiction story to be featured; the editor enjoyed the piece and decided to publish fiction for the first time in the magazine’s history. I still retain the rights to the story, and it can be read online in flash fiction section: click me for Allure. Hopefully, this will be the first domino to fall in my career. Either way, it is great to be able to hold a glossy page with my name besides one of my stories. Here’s to the future!
Also, I know that I have been gone for some time. This lack of updates is because my graduate program is coming to an end, and I – in order to be a productive member of society – need to find a job after graduation. As it is looking, I have an opportunity – a great opportunity – to get back into information technology. I will not stop writing, but I know that I will be losing four hours a day out of my writing time… indefinitely. But, I have some good things coming over the horizon for the rest of you. As I write this, a group of my new flash fiction is being reviewed by Harvard Publishing for a contest, a couple of short stories are under review at McSweeny’s and One Story, and I am collaborating with a local artist to produce a short story combined with a series of paintings for a local book release.
Read MoreProgress Report | January 28th, 2015
Yesterday, at around 10:41 PM, I put the final period in place to complete the rough draft of BlackBox Enterprises – my fourth book. It was a rough and tumble ride because hundreds of distractions bombarded me for the last thousand pages. Somehow, I have no idea how, I was able to push through and get the manuscript completed. A lot has been on my mind as I get closer to completing my MBA. I won’t bore you with the details of my life. But be prepared, I have great news coming in the near future – it isn’t an agent or a book sale so don’t get excited.
Read MoreMillennial Malaise
Oh no, it is another diatribe. This time I decided to discuss the largest population in the United States of America – no not baby boomers – I speak specifically about the offspring of baby boomers: millennials. Yes, with the death of more and more baby boomers, millennials are now the largest demographic in America. Which means, everyone and their mother is trying to get cash from millennials. Which is funny for me, because I know that most millennials experienced the calamity of the great recession and will never make as much as their parents because the average salary has actually decreased over time and there is a larger pay gap between the super-rich and the super-poor. But enough of that; I am not here to discuss the financial stability of my generation, rather, I wanted to discuss their mentality and the real issues that face them – the mental issues that come from telling an entire generation that they are amazing and special.
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