Oct 24, 2010
Welecome to the 4rd instalment of my short story collection I have titled, "Stories I Tell on Myself." We have two stories this week that I think you will enjoy!
Story 7 The Old Man and the See.
Is it easy to write in a faux-Hemingway style? A lot of people
thought so and entered a contest to show their best. I did, too,
and was among the number who lost. Using the novella that won Mr.
Hemingway both the Nobel and Pulitzer prize, I took Santiago from a
battle with a Big Fish in the Gulf to a battle securing the favor
and affection of another big fish, Julia Roberts, as she rehearsed
Ocean’s Eleven in St. Petersburg.
Story 8 An Extra in All the King’s Men.
My “movie” family and I were positioned perfectly to be front and
center in the important scene on the steps of the Capitol as they
carried Willie’s body down the steps. It would be a slam dunk and I
anxiously awaited the special showing arranged for all extras in
the new Rave theatre complex in Baton Rouge.
I encourage you to provide feedback on this story or any of the earlier shorts by email at talesbytom@gmail.com or by voicemail at 1 206 339 5456.
7.. I would have selected your story for the prize..
But I SEE not.... what is there else to see than the lovely lady?
Never heard of your AKM story before... interesting.. you know how to have fun.
When/what is the next flick you noted at the end.???
JOHN MANION