Joshua Parkes

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Day 31

Happy Halloween!
Today the veil grows thin. Enjoy the space between worlds.

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Why are theatre people so much drama????

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Day 30

None of my MCs consider themselves brave, but they are.

Danny stands up to all kinds of threats.
Lia is far more headstrong than she lets on.
Enzo sees action as a matter of course. His desire for peace takes real guts.

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Day 29 - Nightmares!

Danny's worst nightmare goes from bad grades and bullying to a world overrun by monsters.

Lia fears evil's victory. But for now, she's terrified of losing her brother.

Enzo sleeps soundly.

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I remember seeing a RHCP concert movie in the 80s. Backstage, Flea exacto-knifed away a callus on his thumb, and then filled the hole in his flesh with super glue.
"That's how he slaps so fast!" was the sentiment in the room.

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Day 28

Danny pulls a prank on the girls who undermined him during their group project. He sees one of them get in deep trouble and regrets it.
Later, he feels guilty about going behind Lia's back, even though he was trying to help.

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Day 27

Goosebumps or Point Horror?

Neither.

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Day 26 (late)

At first Danny would be good-fun scared of a haunted house. By the end of the book, he'd be less frightened of the monsters and keen on the theatrics.
Lia would find the whole thing fun but quaint.
Enzo would react with fists up.

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Day 25

Lia joins Danny and his sisters for trick or treating.

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I'm immune to psychotherapy. I'll be fine.

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Day 24

A friend of mine was born on Halloween. His favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. We're throwing him a Thanksgiving-lite birthday party. (Shhh... it's a surprise. Maybe.)

This year Halloween is dressing up as Thanksgiving for Halloween.

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He's great in everything.

"I'm your huckleberry."

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Day 23

I'm writing Halloween in Book 2 now!

Danny dresses as a pirate.
Lia dresses for a masquerade (to go trick or treating).
Enzo gets coerced by his boyfriend, Alex, into a couples costume.

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I GOT MY EDITS BACK!

I can't wait to read, review and finalize.

Thank you so much @inventingreality.bsky.social

"The Dust Behind the Door" is coming to life!

I believe you'll succeed.

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Day 22

Punk Noir Magazine published this a while back.

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I hope you find your (make your way) way to feeling better!

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Day 21

I'm not really one for horror movies or TV. My brain is way overactive, leaving me with chills and dread for weeks.

Horror books never bothered me so much. Except for "The Road." That one flew across the room before going in the freezer.

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Day 20

Danny takes vengeance against his snobby project partners. Later, he goes behind Lia's back thinking he's helping.

Lia has exactly 0 qualms killing her enemies.

Enzo loves a good fight. He considers bullying the natural order.

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Day 19

Danny is beaten up by bullies.
He and Lia search for a tear in the veil in a spooky, dark theatre.
In Empaeria, they are captured by the Cervad and thrown in prison.

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Day 18 Catch Up

Danny's project partners do him dirty and his teacher lets it happen.

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Day 17

I'm taking advantage of Free Friday today. Nothing to see here.

Have a great day, everyone!

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I hope it's fantastic for you!

Writing Book Two is always harder than writing Book One.

It is for me, at least.

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I've enjoyed the occasional X-Files rerun. It's amazing the difference in production value between then and now.

YouTube killed the video star.

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Day 16

Tricks: Danny's project partners take all the books, work without him, and reject his input. Then they accuse him of laziness. He gets even on the next project.

Treats: Auntie Viv's special cookies make people susceptible to suggestion.

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Drop some COSTUMES

I recall Gilda talking about this movie in her memoir:
"I wanted a part in the movie... I had to sleep with the Director, the Producer, the Writer, and the Star (all Gene)."