The third installment of the first draft of a novel written by our old friend Terra Cognita. For the next little while it is our Sunday Serial. Terra welcomes all suggestions and feedback -- this is draft -- you can note them in the comments. Time, Place, Form, and Event Chapter 13 Her hands on her hips, Brenda stared down at Joan. “Fuck, fuck, fuck,” she said. “Jesus, fuckin, Christ.” I turned to Doug. “You never called an ambulance, did you?” “Why? You think we need one? You think some paramedic is gonna bring her back to life?” No. But they might have been able to revive h … [Read more...]
Time, Place, Form, and Event Part 2
This is the second installment of the first draft of a novel written by our old friend Terra Cognita. For the next little while it is our Sunday Serial. Terra welcomes all suggestions and feedback -- this is draft -- you can note them in the comments. Time, Place, Form, and Event Chapter 7 “Help!” I screamed. My voice was becoming hoarse. And Joan hadn’t moved since I’d begun “CPR.” Which seemed like an hour ago. I had to do something else. Like call an ambulance. “I’m gonna run for help.” I almost added, “Don’t move. Stay where you are.” I jumped up and dashed out of the room a … [Read more...]
Time, Place, Form, and Event Part 1
This is the first draft of a novel written by our old friend Terra Cognita. I am serializing it each Sunday. Terra has ran out of topics to cover in Saturday essays... at least for now. Terra welcomes all suggestions and feedback -- this is a draft -- you can note your thoughts in the comments. I think you will find this an entertaining journey and hopefully will be looking forward to the new installments (about 6 chapters) each weekend for a while. Time, Place, Form, and Event Chapter 1 I was sitting at a white plastic table with my head buried in my arms just outside … [Read more...]