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Category Archives: Excerpts
Revised Chapter 7 – Sin Against the Race (Part II)
* * * Bill suggested that they meet on one of the benches next to the creek leading up to the north side of campus. Besides its natural tranquility, it was tucked away enough for them not to worry about … Continue reading
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Revised Chapter 7 – Sin Against the Race (Part I)
Thursday morning, Second Week, Berry Residence, Beacon Hill Alfonso had a nightlong fight with the bedding. The sheets won. He didn’t have a prayer. They tangled and twisted around him in serpentine fashion until they threatened to rip his limbs … Continue reading
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Revised Chapter 6 – Sin Against the Race (Part II)
{Editor’s Note: There is now a “Sin Against the Race” category that captures all of the current ‘revised’ drafts of the story. If you wish to catch up on past chapters, click the magic link on the right under ‘Categories.’} … Continue reading
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Excerpt from Revised Chapter 4 – Sin Against the Race
. . . Alfonso stood on the patio outside the ASA office. He observed the scene within while blowing smoke into the air. Cynthia sat on the desk and talked on the office telephone. Cecelia hogged the couch, her legs … Continue reading
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Revised Chapter 3 of Sin Against the Race
Chapter 3 Thursday, 9:30 am, First Week, Carver Street Sammy sat behind the counter with his coffee, doing a crossword puzzle. Old Testament Count Basie swung over the stereo. The door opening caused him to look up over his horn-rimmed … Continue reading
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Revised Chapter 2 for Sin Against the Race
Here’s the revised draft of Chapter 2 of Sin Against the Race, taking up where Chapter 1 left off. Enjoy! ++++++++++++ Chapter 2 – Sin Against the Race Alfonso boarded the Line 21 bus and found it already filled with comatose … Continue reading
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A New Beginning: Sin Against the Race
An inspiring conversation led me to rethink the beginning of Sin Against the Race. Long time readers of the gar spot might recognize some of the material from what had been Chapter 3. Beginnings, beginnings, the bane of every storyteller in every … Continue reading
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All Alone at the Brick Wall
(Editor’s note: This is an excerpt from my novel Sin Against the Race. For context, read “Get. Out.” first.) Bingo suggested to Alfonso that he do something special for himself. “Something simple, something fun,” he said. So he went to … Continue reading
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Flutter, flitter, feet atwitter — An Excerpt from Sin Against the Race
Flutter, flitter, feet atwitter. Fire burning, souls aglitter. Off the bus with a twirl and a shimmy. Sidewalk owned with strides and shuffles. Cold air glances cast asunder by the Posse’s inner glow. A motion put on the floor to … Continue reading
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Get. Out. – Excerpt from “Sin Against the Race”
Cynthia saw Leon with a look on his face as he walked towards her, Cecelia, and Victor. “What’s up?” she said. “Oh the shit’s hit the fan now!” “What?” “I just saw Councilman Berry and his family take off in … Continue reading
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