D. G. Martin
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.”...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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File Not Found
Actually, I know exactly where it is. It just doesn’t need to be here anymore.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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