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Tuesday Drivel

D. G. Martin

Nov 13, 20181 min read

Getting Back into the Drivel of Life

Mid-November. Nil progress on the WiP since late October. Looming deadline of December 31st. Believe it or not, these are the things that...

D. G. Martin

Oct 23, 20182 min read

Deadlines and Drudgery

December 31, 2018. That’s the deadline I’ve set to finish the first draft of my novel manuscript. You know what I need, though? I need a...

D. G. Martin

Oct 16, 20182 min read

Guest Writers

I thought about having a guest writer for this one, since I’m likely on the road, on my way back from a trip to South Carolina. But you...

D. G. Martin

Oct 9, 20182 min read

Stalling Out

Guess what? I’m writing this Tuesday Drivel on Monday afternoon. OH! THE SCANDAL! This past week I’ve had to stop actual progress on the...

D. G. Martin

Oct 2, 20182 min read

A Day in the Life

I’m going to assume that you want to know about my day. I mean, you’re reading this, so if that’s not what you want to hear about, you...

D. G. Martin

Sep 25, 20181 min read

I Needed That

“But I don’t want to write about negative things.” “That’s easy. Write about positive things.” “It’s easy? Okay, you try it out, then.”...

D. G. Martin

Sep 18, 20182 min read

Not for the First Time

Is it better to write nothing for a Tuesday Drivel if I have nothing about which to drivel, or should I attempt it anyway, knowing that...

D. G. Martin

Sep 11, 20182 min read

A Barren Rock

“You know, you really shouldn’t have such a downer outlook on our situation.” “Um, did you miss the part where WE’RE ON A DESERTED...

D. G. Martin

Sep 4, 20181 min read

Not Interested

Another day, another meme on the internet about how ridiculous millennials are…. Had more to say, but before I could, the day went so...

D. G. Martin

Aug 28, 20182 min read

The Finer Things

It’s 7AM. Do you know where your lawn care service is? This morning, I did. Right outside my window. For 25 minutes. They used to come by...

D. G. Martin

Aug 21, 20181 min read

Not Even a Picture

This week doesn’t have a picture to go along with it. No particular reason. Just no picture. If you find yourself needing a picture to go...

D. G. Martin

Aug 14, 20181 min read

The Value of Feedback

A friend commented to me a couple of days ago that I have not been writing enough lately. It was not meant as a criticism. It was not...

D. G. Martin

Aug 7, 20181 min read

Maybe Not So Common

Just be nice to each other. Damn. D.G.

D. G. Martin

Aug 3, 20182 min read

July Recap, and August Ahead

Over all, I’m really pleased with the way that July turned out in terms of writing and what all I was able to share with you. Tuesdays...

D. G. Martin

Jul 24, 20181 min read

File Not Found

Actually, I know exactly where it is. It just doesn’t need to be here anymore.

D. G. Martin

Jul 17, 20182 min read

Next on the Agenda

No, it’s not that kind of agenda. I’m not that organized. Even if I was, as I said last week, it’s not like you can schedule drivel. This...

D. G. Martin

Jul 10, 20181 min read

The Problem with Drivel

You know the problem with drivel? I’ve been writing it weekly for a while now, and I think I have come across the problem. Drivel can’t...

D. G. Martin

Jul 3, 20182 min read

Bragging Rights

“You should listen to what I have to say about gerbils.” “Okay, but why?” “I have a Master’s Degree in Gerbils.” “Oh, cool. That must be...

D. G. Martin

Jun 19, 20181 min read

If I Had a Rocket Ship

It’s not that I wouldn’t join up if I had the chance. I tried to in high school, but the combination of my eyesight (minor problem) and a...

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Tuesday Drivel is solely the product of the musings of D.G. Martin, a sci-fi and fantasy novel and short story author who has entirely too much to say about very little of actual substance.