Finished a new 4400 word short story, “Three Deaths,” for a TOP SECRET PROJECT. More details to come.
Science fiction author and podcaster
Finished a new 4400 word short story, “Three Deaths,” for a TOP SECRET PROJECT. More details to come.
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My grandfather Roger Barr passed away early this morning at the age of 98. He was my mom’s father, and was my last surviving grandparent. He was being cared for by my uncle Steve (his son) and aunt Denice — both medical professionals — and was still sharp and good-humored in his final days. Yesterday […]
Juhan says
That’s a reference/homage to Leo Tolstoy, right?
David Barr Kirtley says
Um, it’s actually just a coincidence. I wasn’t actually familiar with the Tolstoy story. Great minds think alike, I guess. Though I suppose I should’ve guessed that for any title with the word “death” in it, a Russian author would’ve gotten there first.
Juhan says
It’s actually online, if you wish to read it. (I certainly would, if it had the exact same title as my new story :D)
http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Three_Deaths
Juhan says
actually this is a better link: http://great-authors.albertarose.org/leo_tolstoy/3deaths/chapter1.htm
(it’s in the public domain, so there’s no copyright violation)