Reality Navigator Gifts

The Thought Process.

'I want you to put me in touch with reality, but be ready to break the connection fast.'

"Well, isn't that embarrassing."

'I love our hideaway. I only wish we could find it.'

'When I grow up, I'm either going to be an authority figure or an unimpeachable source.'

Bad for you but to die for

"I remember when the death of the hero meant the end of the sequels. Now it marks the beginning of the prequels."

'We might make more progress if we try working as a team.'

Characters jumping out of a book.

'So Kyle - have you considered the challenges of van driving?'

Library - Political Science section - 'What to do until the spin doctor comes'

"More rescue efforts, less screenplay."

No Immediate Danger

"Your mother and I are feeling overwhelmed, so you'll have to bring yourselves up."

'I'm not being punished! I'm reading because I happen to enjoy reading!'

"What your memoir really needs is an addiction."

"We've done a rigorous examination of your business plan using the latest algorithms to model future profits. . . which way up would you like it?"

"Are these prices?" "No, that's our Calorie-fixe menu."

The writers group met every Tuesday for support and fellowship.

Better times ahead.

"I'm sure he said to meet him near the cactus."

"This is an excellent story, Doris, so far."

Bashful in Nashville

Electronics: Nooks/Crannies

"Well - I've either bought a pack of table napkins, or adopted a Siberian tiger cub..."

"That was too many fresh original voices for one night."

"I feel that I have at least one more unpublished novel in me."

Fishing direction sign.

'Is this your first book launch?'

"I'm not spinning - I'm contextualizing."

"It all happened so fast. 'Notable Book of the Year' to the remainder shelves to HERE in just six months!"

Writer Services: We fix plot holes.

"...And I like how you switched from the first person narrative to third person—impressive." "Thanks."

Day one, post grad

A book reviewer reads between the margins.