***LUNATIC JUSTICE***
On the tentative date of February 2nd, 2018, my
very first copy of Lunatic Justice will arrive on my doorstep. Based on how
well the book looks in terms of cover size and inner content, that will be the
same day I approve it for official publication. For the past few months, Marie
Krepps and I have been busy, busy, busy making sure this poetry and song
collection was in tiptop shape. Some poems had to be cut while others just
needed some simple tweaking. All of the hard work the two of us put into this
project will finally pay off. In addition to critiquing my poems, Marie has
also constructed an awesome-looking cover, which I’ll reveal to the world once
Lunatic Justice is on the market.
The lesson of the day is never to underestimate the power of
a good critique buddy. Marie truly is one of a kind when it comes to her role
in my book publishing adventures. She’s funny, she’s spicy, and she’s on-point.
What more could you ask for in someone like that? She genuinely wants you to
find success in your writing journey. She doesn’t give praise unless you’ve
earned it. If you want to know how to earn it, she’ll be happy to teach you
just that, as long as you’ve got open ears, open eyes, and an open heart. A
good critique buddy is often hard to find. When you’ve got yours, hold onto him
or her and never let go.
Like Necrograph and Confessions of a Schizophrenic Savage
before it, the poetry in Lunatic Justice contains social commentary, angry
feelings, and sometimes moments of dark humor. The poems will make you feel
uncomfortable at times or even pissed off. But that is the nature of learning
new things: to be challenged on a constant basis. Don’t worry, I’m not going to
fancy myself as some kind of 32-year-old sage. Lunatic Justice is just one
man’s perspective on the ups and downs of life. If you’re willing to open your
heart to this kind of music, I encourage you to buy a copy of this book when it
eventually hits the online market. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll break
shit…just like some of you already do on a daily basis!
I’m Garrison Kelly and I’ll see you motherfuckers soon!
***SILENT WARRIOR***
Another thing I like about having Marie as a critique buddy
is her ability to encourage people to do what they’ve always dreamed. When I doubted
the direction my creative life was going, she was there to cheer me on as I
wrote, as of now, four chapters of Silent Warrior. She especially likes this
concept because the content means the most to me. Those are the best kinds of
stories and they’re the ones that will sound the most genuine. If you’ve
enjoyed the adventures of Scott George so far, get ready for things to take a
turn for the worst. Chapter five will be written through the prospective of
either Tom Simpson or the Principal of Perkins High, Linda Williams (I haven’t
decided yet). I could be accused of head hopping here, but since it’s always
successful in movies and TV shows, I really don’t give a damn.
***MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY***
“You can’t win the war
by fighting what you hate. You win it by saving what you love.”
-Rose Tico from “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”-
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