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Eric Lorenz

@ericlorenz.bsky.social

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Always writing, occasionally published. Former journalist. Forever an editor. Deadpoolio's handler at @brightsidesun.bsky.social. INTJ

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Eric Lorenz @ericlorenz.bsky.social · 23h

Whole thing. Let's pull back the curtain!

Eric Lorenz @ericlorenz.bsky.social · 6d

I don't always comment, but I read every article you pen. It's great to see you contributing more frequently to The Bulwark. Your knowledge and insight is valued by far more than me alone.

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Eric Lorenz @ericlorenz.bsky.social · 6d

That's great news, Lumi! Hope you recover quickly and get to enjoy feeling better as soon as possible!

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Eric Lorenz @ericlorenz.bsky.social · 7d

My like was given 2/3rds for the included gif. 😆

Eric Lorenz @ericlorenz.bsky.social · 7d

(It did. 😉)

Eric Lorenz @ericlorenz.bsky.social · 8d

Alliteration is frowned upon? Doesn't bode well for my story and Persnickety Pete's Macaroni Mart.

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Eric Lorenz @ericlorenz.bsky.social · 10d

I reached the end and realized there was more story to tell. But I can't imagine writing more than one book with characters you *don't* love.

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Eric Lorenz @ericlorenz.bsky.social · 11d

That's so great to hear! You know, parts of it. Other parts, not so much.

Eric Lorenz @ericlorenz.bsky.social · 14d

I swear I read that same conversation in a sitcom script once.

Eric Lorenz @ericlorenz.bsky.social · 15d

Mini #BookReview of Strange Planet by @nathanwpyle.bsky.social.

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Amusing book of cartoon strips pokes fun at mankind's habitual absurdity. Perfect for those who've wished to harm the melody machine first thing in the morning or whose preferred orb catching group has disappointed them. #BookSky

Cover of Strange Planet by Nathan W. Pyle.

Eric Lorenz @ericlorenz.bsky.social · 18d

Mini #BookReview for End of Watch by @stephenking.bsky.social.

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Marvelous end to the Bill Hodges trilogy. Less twisty and a little more predictable than Mr. Mercedes, but this thriller packs the most emotional heft of the 3 books. Explores themes of suicide, cancer, revenge and grief. #BookSky

Eric Lorenz @ericlorenz.bsky.social · 18d

Every now and then, I find myself wishing for a Lucite toilet.

Just throwing that out into the world.

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Eric Lorenz @ericlorenz.bsky.social · 18d

Mine either come to me pretty early or they drag their feet in arriving. My current story falls into the latter category...frustratingly.

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Eric Lorenz @ericlorenz.bsky.social · 18d

Your dog looks so much like my old dog in that photo. Made me double take.

Eric Lorenz @ericlorenz.bsky.social · 19d

Writing Tip o’ the Day: Just because your character sees something or does something does not mean you have to tell the reader what was seen or done right away. A slow drip of info will pique your reader’s curiosity and keep those pages turning.

#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting

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Eric Lorenz @ericlorenz.bsky.social · 23d

Oh, come on! It's October. Maybe if we're talking about May....

Eric Lorenz @ericlorenz.bsky.social · 23d

"Most of them never actually read any of them, though."

I know the feeling. It just comes a little later in the process for me.

Eric Lorenz @ericlorenz.bsky.social · 23d

Nope, not until I've finished my revisions. When I've taken it as far as I can with my own two eyes, then others can read.

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Eric Lorenz @ericlorenz.bsky.social · 24d

I hope you veer back onto the road by tomorrow, Lumi!

Eric Lorenz @ericlorenz.bsky.social · 24d

I used to have a skeleton I'd dress up in sports paraphernalia, too! 😆

Eric Lorenz @ericlorenz.bsky.social · 28d

Could have been -63 words.... 🤷‍♂️😂

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Eric Lorenz @ericlorenz.bsky.social · 28d

Aww....

Eric Lorenz @ericlorenz.bsky.social · Oct 1

A mini #BookReview of Finders Keepers by @stephenking.bsky.social.

⭐⭐.5

The second in the Bill Hodges trilogy exists to bridge Mr. Mercedes & End of Watch. Serviceable but uneven with predictable story beats. Temper expectations. The KITCHEN SUPPLIES teasers were legit funny, tho! #Booksky

Cover of Finders Keepers by Stephen King.

Eric Lorenz @ericlorenz.bsky.social · Sep 28

Wish this thing would play The Twilight Zone theme. 🤷‍♂️ It's never done that to me with pictures before.

Eric Lorenz @ericlorenz.bsky.social · Sep 28

It has pictures *now*. 😅 #betterlatethannever