I really enjoyed the resolution to the church bell story. Small communities have their problems, but when they also have some really amazing upsides. I think you highlighted that well!
Those names were absolutely intentional. It is a sort of game I play sometimes. Most writing coaches would tell me not to do it, but it’s fun for me, so I do it. It is one of my many quirks. 🤓
Great stories, Mark. I love your photo of the Brooklyn Bridge. Your piece about walking around New York City captures the many individuals and faces you’ll see in a short span of time. Really well done! Thanks for this.
Thanks, Justin. A place like New York City really is a melting pot where you see everything and anything in a short span of time. Exciting to visit, but I get tired of the crowds after a couple of days. But my daughter and her husband love it. I need more quiet and room. 🤣
Mark, before I even read the church story, I just have to say Juliana’s is an excellent choice for pizza, and how much I love the Brooklyn Bridge walk!
toast and crumbs 😂
Go good together.
I really enjoyed the resolution to the church bell story. Small communities have their problems, but when they also have some really amazing upsides. I think you highlighted that well!
Thanks, Claire. Yes, if people work together, everyone benefits.
The characters in "The Broken Church Bell" all have surnames that reflect their character or occupation. Intentional?
Those names were absolutely intentional. It is a sort of game I play sometimes. Most writing coaches would tell me not to do it, but it’s fun for me, so I do it. It is one of my many quirks. 🤓
Great stories, Mark. I love your photo of the Brooklyn Bridge. Your piece about walking around New York City captures the many individuals and faces you’ll see in a short span of time. Really well done! Thanks for this.
Thanks, Justin. A place like New York City really is a melting pot where you see everything and anything in a short span of time. Exciting to visit, but I get tired of the crowds after a couple of days. But my daughter and her husband love it. I need more quiet and room. 🤣
Haha, I’m right there with you, Mark. I could never live there. We like to pop down for a day or two and then head home to the quiet.
Exactly. Too many people! 🤣
A little inspiration on a Monday morning. Can't hurt. Thanks for this sweet story of sacrifice, Mark.
Thanks, Sharron. I like to think it is possible for people to be kind to each other despite their differences. And who doesn’t like cake?
I enjoyed the different POV about the Brooklyn Bridge, and the poem with it.
Make note of "The Broken Church Bell" for your future short story collection. It's a winner, and pure Starlin.
Thanks, Jack. The church bell story is one of my favorites. 🤓
Great work on all of this, Mark!
Thank you, Kim. I appreciate it. 🤓
Heartwarming story Mark.
Thanks, Jim. 🤓
Mark, before I even read the church story, I just have to say Juliana’s is an excellent choice for pizza, and how much I love the Brooklyn Bridge walk!
I was a fun day. We took a boat back across.
A great selection of stories ... toast crumbs and cake crumbs. Lovely stuff
Crumby writing is what I do. 🤓
Thanks, Barrie and JoJo.
Leaving trails of crumbs to aid our escapes
Once I started reading about the cakes I was pulled right into the story! Thanks Mark!
Thanks, 3. Cakes will do that. 🤓