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Get short passages of any of your written material treated to the kind of copy editing and line editing you're likely to face out in the real publishing world. This group gives you no-nonsense trial-by-fire experience in what to expect from editors.
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Get short passages of any of your written material treated to the kind of copy editing and line editing you're likely to face out in the real publishing world. This group gives you no-nonsense trial-by-fire experience in what to expect from editors.
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A sentence has a subject and a verb. "Water runs." Sometimes the subject can be implied, as in "Going?" by it isn't a great idea to do a lot of that. It ALWAYS has a verb. Clauses are sentences that didn't make it.
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The bedrock basics of the English language.
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Get short passages of any of your written material treated to the kind of copy editing and line editing you're likely to face out in the real publishing world. This group gives you no-nonsense trial-by-fire experience in what to expect from editors.
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Get short passages of any of your written material treated to the kind of copy editing and line editing you're likely to face out in the real publishing world. This group gives you no-nonsense trial-by-fire experience in what to expect from editors.
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Get short passages of any of your written material treated to the kind of copy editing and line editing you're likely to face out in the real publishing world. This group gives you no-nonsense trial-by-fire experience in what to expect from editors.
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Who Created Evil?

Who Created Evil?

I was raised a Southern Baptist.

I was dunked at age 12 in a "come to Jesus" moment that would have made any angel weep. The sanctity and purity of the pearlescent light that pervaded the baptistry when that berobed and Old-Spiced preacher pinched my nose and dipped me into that cool and welcoming water and washed my sins away is not for any 'umble and God-fearing mortal to describe. I only wish he hadn't let go of my nostrils quite so soon. His timing was a wee bit wanting f… Continue

Posted on July 17, 2008 at 9:30pm — 42 Comments

Ashton Gray

The Heartbreak of Homophobia

Pity the poor homophobe. He is eithier of afraid of "Man," as a species, or he is afraid of his own kind.

"What?"

You heard me, oatmeal-brain: a "homophobe" is someone who is afraid of "Man," as a species, or is afraid of his own kind.

Or are you some kind of mouth-breathing, knuckle-dragging moron (read: "Public School Graduate")? Did you perhaps think "homophobia" meant something else?

"Homo" in Latin means "Man," you pathetic, limp-wristed excuse for a homo. Let me run that by you again,… Continue

Posted on July 17, 2008 at 8:18pm — 3 Comments

Ashton Gray

A Nation of Taxpayers, a Nation of Slaves: Open Letter to Ron Paul

Dear Congressman Paul,

I have nothing but the greatest respect for you, for your positions, and for what you have done to raise awareness of the most crushing threats to our freedoms. But I must take issue with your use of the demeaning and dehumanizing collective noun "taxpayers," or its permitted and unchallenged use by those with whom you engage, because it contradicts the very things you stand for.

Somehow, even with your most fervent followers, you have gained a reputation as the "friend… Continue

Posted on July 17, 2008 at 7:00pm — 3 Comments

Ashton Gray

Memo to Single Women: Make Up Your Mind

If there is one mating call that seems to be cooed and hooted repeatedly by single women who are in search of a man for a mate, it is this: "I want a one-woman man—who is totally honest."

Let's give that a moment to sink in and settle, shall we?

When you feel you're ready, let's revisit it, and let's give close attention to the fact that these two sentiments frequently are stated in tandem, as though they were joined at the hip: "I want a one-woman man—who is totally honest."

Well, make up yo… Continue

Posted on July 1, 2008 at 9:03pm — 22 Comments

Ashton Gray

Created Equal—The Greatest Lie

I'm working on a book (one of several) scheduled to be published in 2009. Its title is "Created Equal—The Greatest Lie."

With the permission of the publisher, here is a short excerpt—the opening few paragraphs of chapter one:
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Chapter I
CREATING THE CREATOR
The Prime Mover Moves

Whether your concept of the o
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Posted on June 29, 2008 at 9:30pm — 8 Comments

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At 1:44pm on June 14, 2009, Patricia Neely-Dorsey said…
My name is Patricia Neely-Dorsey. I am from Tupelo,MS.
I ahve recently published a book of poetry that I think you would enjoy. Pleae check out my page for deails.
At 10:18am on March 13, 2009, Jennifer Helen said…
I just came across your profile in this network. I would like to extend an invitation to join Allvoices.com. It’s a citizen journalist site. We discuss, debate, post news and report news about everything under the sun. Allvoices also has an incentive program for writers and they can make money writing, earn up to $10,000 cash. Register at http://www.allvoices.com/journalism and start contributing.
At 11:00pm on January 31, 2009, Mary Deal said…
Your schedule sounds as busy as mine but I, thankfully, have no harridans to usurp my time. You're recording an album? Are you into music too?

I know you will vote in the TWB writing contests so I don't have to remind you. But if you get a chance to talk to others, help me light a fire in these good people, will you?
At 10:21pm on January 31, 2009, Mary Deal said…
Aloha Ashton, Sir!

Haven't seen you around much. But then, I'm in and out, too, because I'm readying two more books. Are you writing?
At 2:19pm on December 26, 2008, graves said…
Hello Ashton! How are you?
At 11:21pm on December 16, 2008, Gena A. Etheridge-Seltzer said…
;-) You're quite the gentleman Mr. Ashton Gray, and I will dismiss any preconceived perceptions (ha-ha).
At 10:12pm on December 16, 2008, Gena A. Etheridge-Seltzer said…
Hi Ashton! How about a sweet southern glass of ice tea to welcome you back! Your reputation precedes you. Hope to catch you in The Box soon.
Best wishes...
At 10:05pm on December 16, 2008, Rianna said…
Well let me at the scoundrel who dare drag you off. I'm not afraid of a good fight. Unless of course he/she is bigger than a mouse. Then I scurry away and hide under the nearest piece of furniture.

But in all seriousness, it is good to see you back again. I hope you are well, and I hope the sabbatical was worth it, as I am sure it was required.
At 8:19pm on December 16, 2008, Rianna said…
Hey Ash! Good to know you're still alive. Missed seeing you around this joint.
At 8:13pm on December 16, 2008, Mary Deal said…
Aloha Ashton Gray!

Happy Holidays too. Glad to see you joined the Contest Group.
 
 

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