I've had a good week. Probably my best one in a long time. I got another interview lined up as a software developer, saw a lawyer (and it went well), got to visit with friends at a Steampunk festival, and on top of writing crappy poetry on twitter, I have finally started my next novel. I've also had a lot of time with my daughter. I've been busy and it feels good.
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At steampunk fest. Steam not pictured. |
Part of my Sci-Fi novel will be set during a historical Rome (Yes, I am writing historical science fiction), specifically around the time of the Bubonic plagues in the 17th century. One of the factions I am interested in is specifically the Capuchin Monks (because of the notorious Crypt of the Capuchin Monks), and guess who just happens to be the founder of this order? Matteo Serfaini. Yes, he has an extra T, but I still think it's a funny coincidence. Now I just have to make him a character in this novel, but I don't know if this one will be a cannibal.
Life has had its ups and downs, but it's nice to see some silver linings pop up. I'll send you off with a line from the new work in progress and two of my favorite poems I posted on twitter this week, where I also post excerpts from novels in progress. Enjoy!
From the novel:
In the crypt a trail of bones covered the wall in ornate patterns. At their center was a child skeleton wielding a scimitar made from the femur of an adult male. Above their heads, chandeliers made of human vertebrae held candles that lit the dark chamber with dancing light.
"The Fallen Leaves and Stays"
If I leave I break myself
Protective measure
Two ounces too short
A pound of flesh in hand
Can't bear to hear
Growl
Your obsession my dear
Howl
Love can't be forced
I'm no Jedi
Just a Luddite
Obsessed with what I
Can't have...
If I stay you break me
Tease me
Induce new feeling
Drain through the ceiling
Gravity reversing
Pouring my heart
Into the blender of your vampire eyes
"Ideal Eyes"
Compassionate Kind
A beautiful mind
Eyes of #shine
Not sun
They glow divine
Not drunk blind
Just life high
Lose my mind
Do you exist
Or idealized?
I pedestal monsters
Are you one?
Please play nice
And as for my thin skin
Flay not mine
-Josh
https://twitter.com/JoshuaSkurtu
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