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adobbs scribbled: I just realized Old Gods got featured. Cool!

Old Gods Free

from adobbs in Creative Writing, Poetry

Old Gods (free version) is a poetry collection by Andrew Dobbs, an award-winning author and poet. From the sublime metaphor of Lego Mountain to the surreal language of Synecdoche, this book's poems open a window into worlds of power, love, and beauty.

5 days ago
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adobbs scribbled: thank you!

Poetry Is

from adobbs in Creative Writing, Poetry

A poem by Andrew Dobbs that answers the question: what is poetry?

5 days ago
adobbs
adobbs scribbled: Thank you Mimi, enkid, and Mahkame... Mushahid...as far as a moral it might help to look more into the chicken's conversation with the tortoise near the end. Also, think about some of the things that repeat throughout the story...crossing a road as part of a journey and the concept of an "other side", which can be viewed as where the grass is greener and also as an afterlife. Ultimately, the moral is up to you to determine.

The Other Side

from adobbs in Creative Writing, Short Stories

The Other Side is a story by Andrew Dobbs which examines the question, 'Why did the chicken cross the road?' / Take a journey through chicken hell, human heaven, and the space between as your friend Willy the worm accompanies you. Cross the road and discover whether the grass really is greener o...

11/16/2009
adobbs

adobbs: Ultimately, the moral is up for you to decide. 11/16/2009

adobbs
adobbs scribbled: Two things alone can stop you from achieving your goals: death and doubt.
11/10/2009
Luddite

Luddite: I'd add "fear" although that may be akin to doubt. Fearfulness often paralyzes us. 11/10/2009

moyaa

moyaa: doubt is stronger than death i guess!! 11/10/2009

bree47123

bree47123: doubt is stronger than death, because you know you didn't give up death hindered you from your goals 11/11/2009

Leo842000

Leo842000: thnx 4 subscribing 2 me, adobbs =) & yeah, i definitely agree with u.. but add 2 it: "being hopeless" !! 11/11/2009

adobbs
adobbs scribbled: I've been pretty busy...not sure what I want to put up next on here.
11/08/2009
femidaniel

femidaniel: Hi 11/08/2009

justthatcool

justthatcool: I've never posted anything. All of my art is on different computers. 11/08/2009

mulyadi doang

mulyadi doang: Hallo 11/08/2009

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Monulet: Kingdom Lost

from adobbs in Creative Writing, Novels

Monulet: Kingdom Lost is the first book in an epic YA fantasy set in a steampunk-inspired world. Written by Andrew Dobbs, an award-winning author and game developer, the series tells the story of a wizard who doesn't believe in magic, the invasion of a peaceful kingdom, and a young woman's quest ...

11/03/2009
adobbs

adobbs scribbled: Hey just a quick note...this is going to be my nanowrimo story so no updates until then. 10/23/2009

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Monulet: Kingdom Lost

from adobbs in Creative Writing, Novels

Monulet: Kingdom Lost is the first book in an epic YA fantasy set in a steampunk-inspired world. Written by Andrew Dobbs, an award-winning author and game developer, the series tells the story of a wizard who doesn't believe in magic, the invasion of a peaceful kingdom, and a young woman's quest ...

11/03/2009
adobbs

adobbs scribbled: Hey just a quick note...this is going to be my nanowrimo story so no updates until then. 10/23/2009

adobbs
adobbs published revision #3 of

The Other Side

from adobbs in Creative Writing, Short Stories

The Other Side is a story by Andrew Dobbs which examines the question, 'Why did the chicken cross the road?' / Take a journey through chicken hell, human heaven, and the space between as your friend Willy the worm accompanies you. Cross the road and discover whether the grass really is greener o...

11/02/2009
Mahkame Chegini

Mahkame Chegini scribbled: WOW.. that was awesome, re-reading is needed. btw i liked Wirgil. 11/12/2009

adobbs

adobbs scribbled: Thank you Mimi, enkid, and Mahkame... Mushahid...as far as a moral it might help to look more into the chicken's conversation with the tortoise near the end. Also, think about some of the things th... 11/16/2009

Ecotic

Ecotic scribbled: That was definitely original and an enjoyable read. I loved the visual image of Jesus as an accountable politician. 4 days ago

sarita brown

sarita brown scribbled: i dont have to do anything but really like this. and i do./come ride.. 4 days ago

buckboard2004

buckboard2004 scribbled: sorry for being stupid... i don't really understand what it is about... could someone please give me a hint... about 6 hours ago

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The Other Side Donate

from adobbs in Creative Writing, Short Stories

The Other Side is a story by Andrew Dobbs which examines the question, 'Why did the chicken cross the road?' / Take a journey through chicken hell, human heaven, and the space between as your friend Willy the worm accompanies you. Cross the road and discover whether the grass really is greener o...

11/02/2009
teacherden

teacherden scribbled: nice 11/10/2009

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EDMonier
adobbs scribbled: just a question...is this your actual query letter?
11/02/2009
EDMonier

EDMonier: Nah--just fooling around. 11/02/2009

thewordwarrior

thewordwarrior: It's too long-winded. Sorry...ASJ 11/02/2009

adobbs
adobbs scribbled: Thanks for the feedback. For some reason, when I was writing it the characters all had sarcastic, pseudo-British accents.

The Other Side

from adobbs in Creative Writing, Short Stories

The Other Side is a story by Andrew Dobbs which examines the question, 'Why did the chicken cross the road?' / Take a journey through chicken hell, human heaven, and the space between as your friend Willy the worm accompanies you. Cross the road and discover whether the grass really is greener o...

10/31/2009
Brian Heffron

Brian Heffron: SHOCKING. : ) 10/31/2009

Brian W Porter

Brian W Porter: Comes from living in Boston. Your subconcious is still fighting the revolution. :-) 11/01/2009

2DrakeC

2DrakeC: WOW... *[O_O]* .......... Well, this is, certainly, something that I really enjoyed reading... Amazing... 11/01/2009

adobbs
adobbs scribbled: The Other Side is currently the #1 rising short story! That gives me encouragement as I wrestle with my second draft of Traveler and get ready for NaNoWriMo.

The Other Side

from adobbs in Creative Writing, Short Stories

The Other Side is a story by Andrew Dobbs which examines the question, 'Why did the chicken cross the road?' / Take a journey through chicken hell, human heaven, and the space between as your friend Willy the worm accompanies you. Cross the road and discover whether the grass really is greener o...

10/27/2009
adobbs
adobbs scribbled: Thank you everyone for the encouragement. I'm cracking away on longer works now.

The Other Side

from adobbs in Creative Writing, Short Stories

The Other Side is a story by Andrew Dobbs which examines the question, 'Why did the chicken cross the road?' / Take a journey through chicken hell, human heaven, and the space between as your friend Willy the worm accompanies you. Cross the road and discover whether the grass really is greener o...

10/23/2009

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