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Writing: Doing the Work With A Smile And A Prayer

Something very special is currently developing in my writing life; however, it is too soon to tell what exactly will develop.  It’s like a Polaroid picture, waiting and staring at the gray square that, with a bit more time, will show if your photo is a keeper or throwaway. At times, it is hard to […]

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The Red Monkey Lounge. Where is it?

Wow, it’s been more than a few days since my last post.  I always seem to fall behind on things when I’m in a writing project.  I’m currently  in the middle of writing a screenplay.  A comedy, which I discovered is pretty challenging.  Coincidentally, I met two stand-up comics last week, and they agreed that […]

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Oiling The Gears: Freewheeling

Ernest Langston is a San Francisco Bay Area writer. Go to http://www.ernestlangston.com to get more information on his current writing projects, screenplays, book trailer, publishing credits, and latest wonderment. His debut novel, Born from Ashes, is available for purchase at  www.Amazon.com and other retailers. Check out the book trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2mTiGdUY0M Go to http://www.goodreads.com and read, […]

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A Short Story: Under A San Francisco Sky

Title of story: Under a San Francisco Sky Under a San Francisco Sky (4,662 word count) is a short story of two, 20-somethings struggling to find themselves and love in their ever-changing worlds and entertains the bittersweet notion that, all good things must come to an end.  Or, do they?     This short story was published in the Taj […]

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There Is No Finish Line

I believe each one of us has a special goal and or dream that we wish fulfilled.  Some goals/dreams may achievable and some may not, depending on the window of opportunity and other various factors.  Perhaps, you’ve openly shared your aspirations, letting everyone know your charted course, or, perhaps, you’ve kept your dream private, personal, […]

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Inspiration Through Fashion

This week, I went to the de Young Museum in San Francisco and experienced The Fashion World Of Jean Paul Gaultier: From The Sidewalk To The Catwalk. Truthfully, I really didn’t know too much about him, except that he designed the stage wardrobe for Madonna’s Blonde Ambition Tour (cones should come to mind) and created […]

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Self-Promotion in Motion

What if everything you love disappeared? Born from Ashes is a modern-day story about love, loss, hope, and redemption, set in San Francisco. When Miles Burns, a twenty-five-year old, uninspired writer discovers infidelity in his relationship, he begins his social descent, losing his girlfriend, place of residence, bookstore job, and best friend. Financial desperation leads […]

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Back in the Bay

It’s been a week since I spent the weekend in L.A. and, if you ever wanna get a new perspective of the city you live in (and possibly yourself), all you need to do is take a break from it and shake up your routine.  Needless to say, I’m not taking anything away from Los […]

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My L.A., “Weak-end” Trip

I spent last weekend in Los Angeles and, to be honest, things didn’t go as planned, beginning with the swampy-hot weather, the kind of weather that keeps your face glossy and wilts your clothes, and the only footwear I brought were my cowboy boots.  Cowboy boots in L.A.?  Yes, cowboy boots.  Anyway, being a guest, […]

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