Writing simply means no dependent clauses, no dangling things, no flashbacks, and keeping the subject near the predicate. We throw in as many fresh words we can get away with. Simple, short sentences don't always work. You have to do tricks with pacing, alternate long sentences with short, to keep it vital and alive.... Virtually every page is a cliffhanger--you've got to force them to turn it."~

You can't build a substantial V out of turtles!

Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.

When he worked, he really worked. But when he played, he really PLAYED.

I meant what I said and I said what I meant.

My shoe is off. My foot is cold. I have a bird I like to hold.

You will come to a place where the streets are not marked. Some windows are lighted. but mostly they're darked. But mostly they're darked. A place you could sprain both your elbow and chin! Do you dare to stay out? Do you dare to go in? How much can you lose? How much can you win?