I think it’s interesting that Michael Jackson’s death is getting so much attention.
I am certainly not saying he doesn’t deserve to be mourned…but I do think it shows how fickle the human race can be. Seriously, in the 1980’s he was on the top of the heap, everyone loved him. In the 1990’s he was considered an odd freak of nature. Upon his death, people are rushing to purchase his cd’s to the point of stores selling out.
The problem I have with this Michael Jackson frenzy is that he is not the only person that died this week. There was also, on the same day, Farrah Fawcett, and a few days before that Ed McMahon passed away. I was not great fans of theirs, anymore than I was of Michael Jackson.
Ed McMahon was older, so it is more…expected, I guess, that he would not live forever.
Ms. Fawcett has battled cancer for some years now…has suffered greatly…and her death is usurped by that of a musical has-been on the verge of a “comeback” (yeah, right) that died from an unexpected heart attack.
While I feel for all these families that have lost their loved ones, let’s remember that there are many people all over the planet, that have lost loved ones in the last few days as well. People that are not in the spotlight, that will never be in the spotlight, but are just as important to the people that loved them.
So while all of you are crying over Ms. Fawcett like she was a personal friend because you once watched her on Charlie’s Angels; or gasping in shocked anguish over the loss of the reclusive oddity that Michael Jackson had become because you absolutely loved Thriller when you were a kid, remember there are people everywhere mourning the loss of a loved one–so show some heart (and respect) and leave their families and friends to grieve in peace.
Everyone, thank you so much for all your replies. All of you have been so helpful and have shared so much information. Unfortunately, Tori still hasn’t turned up. But with the information you have shared, I must be making some headway. Her apartment, where I have been staying, was ransacked today. To make it worse, I called that gorgeous detective and he acted just like I expected. To top it all off, I met with my brother who should be willing to help me but he’s more worried about his own rear. That’s okay, though. I didn’t really expect anything different–we’ve never been close. Thanks again, for all your help. Molly
(Disclaimer: This post is written by a fictitious character.)
Okay, I just have to share this. My oldest daughter is, like, a creative wonder. She acts. She sings. She writes her own songs. And, on top of all that, she can create artwork out of playing cards! Take a look!
Writer’s Digest is having a short, short story contest. No more than 1,500 words. The deadline is December 1, 2009. I am really excited about this contest because while I was reading the guidelines, I had the most wonderful idea for it pop into my head. That’s kind of how things happen for me. They just “pop.” Anyway, I know there are some that don’t believe in or care for writing contests, but I think they are fun! So I am going to enter my story….and may the best writer win! 
‘Til Next Time…
Greta
Hey everyone!
So, while zombies and horror are not my “usual” genre, I wrote a short story for the fun of it and it was purchased by Living Dead Press. It is now available for sale over at www.livingdeadpress.com. The name of the anthology is Dead Worlds: Undead Stories; Volume II. My story is a fun story about a normal girl who convinces her friends that they need to slay some zombies. While it is horror, it was written from my viewpoint of how I would react should I be fighting off a school of zombies. Of course, all the short stories in the anthology are zombie related and I’m sure they are all a great read.
‘Til next time…
Greta Gunselman
My friend is missing. It’s urgent that if anyone has met her or had any contact with her online, that they contact the blog owner. She knows how to get in touch with me. The thing is, I don’t have any evidence, but I think something really bad has happened to her. I know she keeps an active online presence–going by the names torigirl, hottamale and funnylady. She loves to socialize both on and offline so if you have met her or know anyone that has, please have them get in touch with me. I don’t know what else to do. No one is taking me seriously and the only thing I can do is try to find her myself. I appreciate anything you can do to help me find her. Molly.
(Disclaimer: This is a fictitious posting by a character in a novel.)
Well, I haven’t posted any comments in the last couple weeks….my bad :-( But that’s all going to change. You see, the reason that I haven’t been posting is because I have been hard at work coming up with plots for both short stories and a few novels. So next week, I will conduct an interview with one of my main characters. It will be quite interesting…so interesting that it may take up more than one post. We’ll just have to see and you’ll just have to be…surprised! I love surprises and I hope that you do too.
While you are waiting with bated breath for my next post, you can always go on over to www.livingdeadpress.com and check out the newest installment of the Dead Worlds: Undead Stories Volume II in which I have a new short story! This is really an exciting and fun thing for me as this is the first story I have ever written in this type of genre. Keep in mind, it was written all in fun and I think that my writing really reflects that.
Until next time….
Greta
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I am currently working on many writing projects, so come back every chance you get. Not only will I be blogging about my projects, but I will have very special guest bloggers from time to time. Mainly, the characters from my writing projects will pop in to give you a preview of what’s to come. Other times I will have other writers sharing their new releases and upcoming projects as well.
