Monthly Archives: October 2009

Ghost Curtain

Posted on October 30, 2009 by David G Shrock

a flash story by David G Shrock Waving like a curtain, the white fire burned across the horizon. Streams of pale green reached for the stars. Nyx felt the light on her face, a cool kiss tickling her cheek. Unlike … Continue reading →

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Runaway Jack

Posted on October 25, 2009 by David G Shrock

a short story by David G Shrock Susan studied her father’s slumped posture, his trancelike eyes staring at the newspaper piled with orange fibrous mush, and the knife. His hand clenched the handle so tight that she could see the … Continue reading →

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Young Secret

Posted on October 23, 2009 by David G Shrock

a flash story by David G Shrock Grunting, Sebastian Rhemus hefted the lectern. Even in his big grasp, the oak structure swung like an anvil and clomped onto the floor with a sound of authority. “Is it centered?” Sebastian peered … Continue reading →

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Never Sell Content

Posted on October 19, 2009 by David G Shrock

In a previous post, I argued that “Consumers Pay for Content.” Many publishers try to sell content, but this is not the best marketing strategy. Sell ideas. Sell souvenirs. Sell an escape from reality. Watch the video of Seth Godin, … Continue reading →

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E-Readers: DOA

Posted on October 12, 2009 by David G Shrock

The eBook is a digital copy of the physical book, same concept as in 1971 when Project Gutenberg was founded. Much has changed since 1971 including the Web where we may find many eBooks in formats included text, PDF, HTML, … Continue reading →

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