I have two ideas based on one subject. Either write a realistic fictional book about prison or write a book about my experiences as a corrections officer.
I have yet to see a prison show, movie, or fictional book that is even close to being realistic. It’s an awful and hostile environment.
This post was edited by Rizz at October 5, 2018 7:42 AM MDT
Have two great idea for cildren's books. Which will remain a secret until the time is right. Would like to work on them with my hubby. One of the great things we will accomplish together.
1. Bill Mollison's Permaculture Community at Pumpenbil: how failure to resolve disputes threatens action on climate change. 2. How scientists discovered the melting of the permafrost in the arctic tundras, and what it means for global warming. 3. & 4. The stories of my mother's great, great, great, great, great grandfather's and father's great, great, great grandfather's lives - history. 5. The story of a Mitannian horse-lord who betrayed his country, and brought the ruin of a 400-year-old culture: why he did it - semi-historical fiction, probably speculative fantasy, including romance and crime mystery, pop/commercial. 6. The story of a £10 Pom who came to immigrated with his family after WWII, how they adapted, his struggles, spiritual life and heroism. 7. The story of a boy who grew up neglected, ran away, and how he became an accomplished classical musician and composer: triumph over adversity. 8. The story of a little rich girl, how she was spoiled, unloved and incested, became a delinquent, criminal and psychopath - using Thomas-Hardy-like "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" style: shows how social mores allow it to happen - ends in tragic death.
One at a time, I expect each to take one year to write and one to revise and edit.
Others on backburner have lower priority. At 62, time is against me - so I'm at it as if I might drop dead tomorrow.
This post was edited by inky at October 7, 2018 1:04 PM MDT
Wow! You must have a fertile imagination. Maybe I can be a consultant on the story about overcoming disadvantages to succeed at something.
This post was edited by CallMeIshmael at October 5, 2018 7:43 AM MDT
I had a very successful grandfather who I sought my whole life (so far) to emulate. He also seemed very humble and kind but only because he never said anything. For all I know he hated everyone.
I'm a short story guy. Once I retire, I may enter more short story contests and see what happens. ( I entered an essay contest for a major newspaper some years ago and was awarded 7th place. That was out of 1000 entries.)
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