The Little Story that Could

            I don’t really feel like writing right now, but, if I ever want to do anything with my writing career, I need to get another blog posted. Maybe someday this will pay off….

            I’ve been thinking about Mommy’s Gone Crazy the past few days, and have actually come to like the story very much. You may remember me saying the story was a bit of a “sketch” for me. I wanted to introduce the character Alexandretta slowly to the world, but not in a novel or novella form. I chose the short work of fiction as my medium, and have crafted what I believe is a very good work.

            I wanted to get to know the character, to “work with her” a little and get to understand her methods and ways of thinking in a sphere free of major plots and storylines. I considered the work a rough piece of art at first, but have since come to regard it as an amazing little story. Alexandretta has certainly made herself known, and in very powerful ways. It is impressive to watch as a story grows and expands in ways you never imagined or intended. I came into the project expecting only a nice introduction, and found a good story on its own. I must say, it’s impressive. The little story that started as a rough sketch has become a solid and readable story, and now one of my favorites.

            Now the question remains: what to do for the cover? I originally chose a picture of Joseph’s for the e-cover. I thought it was good, and still do, but given the darker nature of the work, and the expression of Alexandretta, I am not certain the photo will work. We have started a discussion about the matter. I am swaying towards a new photo, while using the other photo for another project.

            On the subject of e-covers, Aaron is excited about the two remaining covers and hopes to have them to me by Sunday. I am curious about his ‘ideas’ and the changes he will make to the photo. Once I have them, I’ll share them with you.

            If you know of any friends who have e-readers, please tell them to check out my works; actually, tell anyone! Tell them to search Robert Perry under the ebooks label on bn.com. Anything horror related is mine. Also, pass my blog along. Pretend it’s like the flu; we love to pass that along!

            Thanks for reading……