@dixondarlin
with the unpredictability of my day to day, having a solid week of writing has been really nice❤️
@shelbyslocket thank you my friend, I love you and appreciate your constant support and encouragement greatly!❤️
this made me light up! so incredibly happy your week has been filled with writing and creativity ❤️ hoping for more weeks like this for you
bursting at the seams as I try not to over-tease my Thomas Shelby Short Story coming soon... I'm so excited and proud of it that I can hardly contain myself!❤️
a little rant incoming...
I deeply dislike the way that our society and generation will now judge, label or accuse you as or of being someone holding specific beliefs or views just because you enjoy a specific artist's work.
Whether it be a musical artist or actor, I don't think it is fair or accurate to blatantly assume that all people who follow their work or adore them, immediately fall into a specific category or share the same views or beliefs that they do.
Everything in this day and age is turned political or toxic, quick to judge and make baseless assumptions about people you don't even know, and make those around them feel like they have to defend their likes, interests or things that make them happy, just because someone shares a different view.
I can enjoy someone's music, while not sharing their political views. I can enjoy someone's movies, while not sharing their personal beliefs. I can respect someone, even though their opinions differ from my own.
This does not mean blind support to any celebrity/singer/actor we follow and listen to/watch or even agreeing with everything they do or believe in their own right. But to label anyone who enjoys their music or work as a certain kind of person or instantly assume that they hold or follow specific beliefs or views, is a very toxic trait that I deeply dislike about today's generation and society.
This has been something heavy on my mind lately and I felt compelled to share my thoughts.❤️
Art for art’s sake is a simple concept. We humans like to complicate simple things, and thus rob ourselves of what little joy and pleasure this life offers. Letting someone else views influence your experience is ultimately your choice.
Like what you like. Keep it simple.
@dixondarlin nah that's crazy cause I just had this same convo with my little sister and shit nowadays is damn crazy
@dixondarlin there’s too many flaws with celebrities and people in the spotlight, if we were to blacklist everyone then we’d literally have no culture!! I agree with aspects of this because there’s talent and then there is the artist or individual as a person. some believe there’s a line between that and you can support talent without agreeing with their personal views. I agree with that in certain if not most cases. personally for me it depends if they spill their personal beliefs into their work. It also depends on what they have done. they are things that I just cannot support or look at the same again but that’s me, and someone else will feel different. I really don’t understand why there’s such a big cancel culture, people are free to do what they want and that’s the reality of life. I don’t shame someone for their own interests or not forming a hate train, that’s literally a type of control. especially if what’s going around is speculation. you like what you like and you support what you support. however it’s easy to see those that turn a blind eye to things and live in hypocrisy, supporting an ideology or person that is damaging to society. but honestly just because you love someone’s music or movies doesn’t mean you support whatever allegations or drama that’s floating around. I don’t get that or why others try force you to form hate campaigns. some of us grew up on these movies, the characters and books and unfortunately some are by awful people and we can’t change that. the same people shaming you probably love harry potter and we all know the controversy with jk rowling. it’s the hypocrisy of it all for me.
@dixondarlin ❤️
question for readers...
when you're discovering a new story, what kind of synopsis are you drawn to or enjoy more?
a quote or short paragraph except from the book? a single sentence summery? a brief overview?
what are some of the things you look for or help you as a reader feel drawn in and curious?❤️
@shelbyslocket @celticthxnder @cqntralperk @LorelaiSavage thank you so much for taking the time to leave these responses and insights, they are very helpful for me and I appreciate and value your opinions and perspectives very much!❤️
i like a bit of both! a quote and then a brief overview. ill be honest im not really a fan of long descriptions, when i see one i skim read and just get straight into the book. personally i like when the author keeps you guessing and intrigued but says just enough for you to grasp what the book is about because sometimes those one liners leave me more confused than drawn hahaha.
@dixondarlin tbh it all depends. if the quote or short paragraph is intriguing enough, that's all it'll take for me. but I also like the short summary so I know more about what I'm getting into
a weekend of writing and morgan wallen's new album sounds pretty perfect to me❤️
currently working on one of the last few chapters for Florence | A Thomas Shelby Short Story and it happens to be the chapter that the one shot this entire book is based on is set in...
what a new experience it is to cross reference my own writing, trying to weave and alter a piece I've already written into something both reminiscent of that particular one shot that started it all and something new in its own right.
this story has challenged me in many unseen aspects and forced me to venture in and out of my comfort zone throughout the entire process... I think there is something very beautiful in that.❤️
I can't wait to share this story with you all later this summer!❤️
(Also, for those who aren't familiar with or just want to get a better idea of what one shot this book is based on, check out my Thomas Shelby One Shot "Soft Hearted". The short story will be a stand alone, meaning you don't have to read the one shot to understand it- as its a broader, full story of the original piece- but it just allows a little preview of what the story and inspiration for this book is!❤️)
@shelbyslocket your words always find me in the moments I need them most❤️ thank you for always being my biggest supporter, I treasure you immensely!
@LorelaiSavage this is so sweet of you, oh my goodness!!❤️ I would highly recommend trying it and seeing what you think! (If you can squeeze it in between keeping up and writing so impressively consistent for 3 ongoing, wonderful Daryl stories, of course!!)
don't be afraid to hype up the stories you love. if you admire a writer and their stories, let them know. if you don't feel comfortable or confident commenting, just tap that little voting star at the end of each chapter. don't hesitate to leave a little comment on someone's message board just to say "hello" or "I'm thinking of you and hope you're well" don't be afraid to respond to message board announcements or even leave a little emoji to let them know you were there. don't hesitate to respond to someone's comment, even if its just a little red heart or a sentence of thanks and love. it doesn't have to be big, it doesn't need to be incredibly personal or intimate, it doesn't even have to be that meaningful to you, but I guarantee you that the impact does mean something to the ones who receive them.❤️
@dixondarlin absolutely! it can even be like one word but even that means so much to writers :')
Florence teaser for you all on this Friday morning...❤️
"You're sober tonight."
The flat pads of Tommy's thumb and middle finger slowly extract the cigarette from between his lips, exhaling his response with a slightly furrowed brow and a burst of fresh smoke.
"So obvious to tell?"
She hums noncommittally under her breath. "Whiskey says the things your sober lips would never have the courage to. But sober eyes, they tell a million tales."
"What are they telling you tonight, ey?"
She stares at him for a beat. A calming breath expanding through her lungs, as though she mirrored Tommy's own renowned composure.
"That you wish you were drunk, so you could forget about the storm inside your head."
Another peek into the dialogue with this one. Every teaser I share is taken from a different chapter, giving you glimpses into the story as a whole in little whispers of moments that are taken from their larger context. I am so excited to unveil the complete picture to you all in just a few short months!❤️
@shelbyslocket crying... oh how I love you, seriously I do. thank you my friend for always lifting me up!❤️
oh my, how did I miss this?? your dialogue is everything, that last line just stays with you! counting down the days until this masterpiece ❤️
Ooo this is some delightfully humid banter, spoken in low tones on a warm summer’s night.
I wanted to grieve about some things so I watched the recent 911 episode and it brought out a lot of emotions. I cried my heart out and I would not recommend it to anyone