Arthur Unk On Writing Part 2: #Hashtag

One of the best ways I keep my muse fresh is by participating in word prompt games on Twitter. It's a fun activity that brings enjoyment to my writing life and helps keep me connected to the writing community. The basic concept of all the prompts is this: a host picks a word, phrase, or...

Arthur Unk On Writing: Part 1

I decided in December of 2017 to take being a writer seriously. The town I live in offers very little in the way of writing help. I turned to the internet for answers. By January 2018 I set up a website, started an author account on Twitter, participated in a few online writing contests, and...

War

It was unbearably hot underneath the 30 plus pounds of equipment carried.  I left the sweet air of America and became chained in a foreign place that smelled like my local garbage dump.  Of course, saying this place smelled like a garbage dump was an insult to garbage dumps.  This part of the country was...

Twilight Zone The Movie Review

(Picture credit HERE) Before I begin this week, my heart goes out to the family of Vinnie Paul (drummer for Pantera and Hellyeah). I pray that he has found peace and reunion with his brother. Too many of my musical heroes have been passing away. Movie review time! Captain Spoiler says, "Thar be spoilers ahead!...

Rejected Drabbles

It all starts with your best foot forward. You write a well-crafted story, at least you think it's well crafted, and send it off into the world for approval. It's not about a paycheck at this point, it's about validation. You repeat your mantra over and over, "I can write, and someone wants to read...