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Legacies and Writing

Posted on August 30, 2011 by J.C. Montgomery
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I am finding it hard to remove rather than add to my shelves. Being realistic sucks. Where is that genie to grant me that wish of not being able to die until I read all the books in my library? My library is an inspiration as well as an escape mechanism. It also has helped me write, or at least write better. Continue reading →

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Another Perspective

Posted on July 17, 2010 by J.C. Montgomery
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Wow, trying to write a story from another perspective is quite the challenge. This took me days instead of hours to write. Great exercise! Continue reading →

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Lost In A Crowd

Posted on May 20, 2010 by J.C. Montgomery
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In my world, I am a conversationalist who has difficulty speaking clearly or concisely, an intellectual who continually feels ignorant. A person wanting to be included, but cherishes solitude as it’s the only time I never have to fear rejection. Continue reading →

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Reflections Of Her

Posted on July 18, 2009 by J.C. Montgomery

Crossing her arms, she watched as he strode away, leaning his head forward, as if trying to make headway against an unseen force. She stood firm and solid. The air around her still – so still she took a deep … Continue reading →

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Relative Terms

Posted on May 29, 2009 by J.C. Montgomery

You have ugly feet. He said it the way anyone would when finally coming to realize a truth that had escaped them until that very moment. I have no idea why I didn’t respond. All I could do was stare … Continue reading →

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Swatting At The Fog

Posted on February 25, 2009 by J.C. Montgomery

Mist by *zedi360 on deviantART There was a time I used to get up before noon, long before insomnia became a constant companion. It amazes me that I used to get so excited about getting up early. I would eagerly … Continue reading →

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Developing a Mindset

Posted on February 1, 2009 by J.C. Montgomery

Many times I find that when I am developing a character, I need to put myself in their place. I have been working on a project that had me trying to imagine what it would be like to lose the … Continue reading →

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Learning Hate

Posted on January 29, 2009 by J.C. Montgomery

Inside a world of hate by `gilad on deviantART I remember learning in school that all men are created equal. It’s a lie. Each of us is as unique as a snowflake. Treating another person with respect has to do … Continue reading →

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