slaates blog

Feb8, 2005

Well, I guess this is the place where I just get used to writing and get some thoughts out there in the world. So here goes. I've been on writing.com for a little over a month and I find it very interesting and extremely large. I still consider myself a newbie though, I am making progress taking baby steps throughout the site. One reason I joined here is I have a personal goal to write a book in 2005. That project is under way and rolling a long with the assistance of my girlfriend. We're actually writing it together. I'll write some then she writes some. It's a blast and I'm sure it will be out here someday. I just finished "The Garage" a short story that I just put on the plug page today. I've had the idea for quite some time and finally got it out into the world. My main introduction to writing came in the form of lyrics. Way back when somewhere around 7th grade I was learning to play the guitar and some words just leaped into my head and I wrote them down. Looking back my songs have reflected a lot in my life, and they have, for the most part, been private. after all I was much "too cool" to be doing that sort of thing. I've decided to get them out there though and see what happens. I have learned that it's none of my business what you think of me, so I can just be me. So if you're reading this check out "Angels and Heroes" and let me know what you think. There will be some others on here soon. I don't know how well they'll transfer from music to just the words, we'llsee. I love to read and lately everything I read seems to have some connection to what's goin on in my life. I'm currently reading Michael Chricton "State of Fear" and "The Power of Now" along with "Dojo wisdom for writers" So there's a little bit to get me started.. now it's time for me to go live life. asta