Three Minute Reads

— Hooking in the Reader —

MANY among us write with an introduction using logos and 'Handles,' I use my name proudly for better or worse — I Yam what I Yam — And that's All that I Am. I know that I'm not everyone's page-turner preference; I'm ok with that. If we are going to be out-there within this fabulous platform on a Global basis, then be out there as YOU! How would your closest friends over the years describe you? Who from our VM Village would you like to sit down at the Cheesecake Factory and actually speak to in person. No, not just a virtual friend, but touchy-feely 'real,' I can think of several, I'd even treat!

Written for the Reader, and what might pull you in about an article? With so many personal reasons for reactions~distractions, what are the elements that produce 'The Hook' {if you will} into spending their time with our story? We as writer's, always seem to 'percolate' about that.

When curiously looking at a subject through another’s eyes, do you identify with the personality of the tale teller? Will you go with the writer into an Escape Room, but need to be sure they’re going to Show you a Good Time.

Considering the lure of the theme would the reader be the saver or solver with a 'potion' that is 'finger-licked' each page throughout the story? Why not, as it's most likely in you, too. In the best of stories the reader is not idly standing by, but actively participating picturing themselves as the hero of the story – Come-on we all do that.

Romance is such a flexible theme that it can be interwoven with adventure, history or even comedy. Indulgence is the key draw here. Heart and brain are irrevocably intertwined; at least with some of us. So we can feel as deeply as we can think. Yet there can be an element of fantasy here as we are entertained by activities and emotions that may, alas, never come into our real lives. Again though, momentary participation is afoot! May I have this Dance, Mademoiselle?

— Lets Tango —

For whatever reasons, the lure of the story and the passion of those who tell them have been with us as long as humans have rhythmically pranced on this planet. Let this intrigue never end, and your Dance-Card never be filled!

Delving into characters. Do we put ourselves into our subjects to fabricate our many traits to construct a tale? Do characters act out what the writer wishes they had said or done? How many times have we thought about an incident and wished we had written this, or added that?

— From The Short ~ 'Sugar-Daddy' —

How do you see it - What do YOU pick out in an article?

I could say it's a strange phenomenon but it's not, it's just human nature, with so many reasons for personal reactions. What does it speak-to-you? What is the 1st thing that catches your eye, with any topic, then piques your interest enough that viewing a particular short story may be worth your time? Presentation 1st impression intros brings-um-in. None of my writings create anything other than passing interest. No story is everything to someone, we all differ.

— Pieces of the Piece - Perhaps? —

I hadn't really thought about why authors choose certain topics to write about or why they seem to stream within certain genres. What does it say about the author. Do your readers anxiously page-turn trying to solve your 'Tell-Tales' way before the actual Reveal?

~ Authors Quick-Quips ~

— Life's Full of Flaws ~ Lost Causes —

Sometimes something feels better than nothing but nothing would be something if we could see it as something other than nothing...!

Do you remember thinking that once finishing school would be 'It' for you, but was it? After school did you think the big job was 'It' for you, but was it? Was there ever anything that was really 'It' for you? Take some time and look at yourself now. Could this be the 'It' for you, or is there something even more "It" for you in your future? We are always reaching for the next plateau where the grass may be greener.

Just quick thoughts for a future writer, or at least someone willing to hang it out there by putting pencil to paper…then sharing it with others – When in doubt make a fool of yourself - fun to fun yourself - while eveyone's looking.

— 'Type & Ride' —

Attn: VM Brass ~ Merchandise Department - I Just discovered an under the desk 'lectric rotating leg-foot bike. It even has a calorie counter feature for all of us Perpetual Writing~Noshers - No Helmet Required - Can't fall off of the Floor.

Jay Kantor, Chatsworth, California

'Senior' Vocal Author - Vocal Village Community -