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The Other Aaron
http://aaronpolson.blogspot.com
A high school teacher and writer discusses his writing and teaching and the places where they intersect.
- Added on: Oct 21st, 2008
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Author: Aaron Polson
- Listed in: Fiction Books
- Tags: writer horror teacher dark fantasy english teacher horror writer
Recent Posts
Musical Inspiration for a Grey Day
(photo by Dirk Delbaere) It's dark and dreary here, so I've dusted off an old song from a forgotten project for a little musical inspiration today. The tune goes well with the photo; if you aren't writing your way down a dark path, download and giv...
The Revolution
Janice woke to a loud crack and tinkle of broken glass. Her eyes opened and fell on the shelf above her desk--the shelf on which she kept her words.One jar was missing.Janice slipped her legs from under the warm blankets. Her feet pressed against the...
Going Down?
Hello, NaNos. One of the common themes in classical literature is the "hero's" journey into the underworld. Odysseus had to do it. So did Orpheus (and we all know how well that turned out). Most Harry Potter books (all of them?) involved our in...
WIP Wednesday: It Gets a Little Murky
Sometimes, writing feels a little like walking through these woods. A little mystery never hurt anyone, but along with mystery comes the possibility of danger. What, exactly, lurks out there in the fog and shadows? Like: why am I trying to write a ...
Contrast This!
This one could easily be titled "grow where you're planted", but I'm not going that cliché. No, this photo is really about contrasts. Does your novel have them? Does your protagonist have a foil, another character rife with opposing characteristics-...
Fight! Fight! Fight!
Yes, NaNoWriMos, sometimes things need to get physical. Sometimes characters need to physically assault one another, regardless of the genre of your book. Physical altercations amp up the drama, the threat level (hey, I could bleed here), and provide...
