Author Archives: David William Pearce

At some point the question of why one creatives comes up. Always. People who don’t see themselves as creative are fascinated by those who are. I think everyone would like to be creative, and personally, I think everyone can be; it’s the doing, the taking the first steps, the apprenticeship, if you will, that tendsContinue reading “The Need to Get This Done!”

Russell Baker, the noted columnist for the New York Times, who passed away earlier this year, was, like the best chroniclers of American life, clear eyed with a dry wit and perhaps ironically when read now, an understanding that no matter of much things change; so much remains the same. This becomes apparent when readingContinue reading “An Appreciation-Russell Baker”

In the world of fictional detectives, few are as well thought of, certainly as an archetype, as Philip Marlowe, creation of Raymond Chandler. He is the conscience of a gritty amoral world that deludes itself with fictions of justice and worth, that melt under the harsh lights of avarice, hubris, and folly. Characters dream big,Continue reading “The Long Goodbye-An Appreciation”

On its surface, The Blue Rat, by Michael Hartnett, is the story of an immoral real estate magnate, bent on stamping his name across New York through odious and ugly buildings, blighting the landscape of Manhattan, and those fighting to preserve the beauty and history of a city they cherish. Leading this fight is ElContinue reading “Review-The Blue Rat”

Judith is Monk’s other love. She has certain peculiarities that Monk sometimes struggles with. Fair warning, the following is erotic in nature. “You don’t like me this way?” She was laughing at me, at my discomfort. “It’s just unusual, that’s all.” I was trying to be nonchalant. Judith leaned against the edge of the largeContinue reading “Judith”

There is no greater joy, no more profound exercise in existential ennui, than staring at almost 400 pages of story that are in need of editing. The journey… Or, as the kids say, time suck! But as any writer worth their salt will admit, every write needs a rewrite before it’s considered ready for publicContinue reading “The Joy of Editing…”

I read a lot these days and I think that’s a good thing… for the most part. Inevitably, you’ll find yourself reading something quite terrible and will face the necessary question of whether to continue. That question is generally predicated on whether you’re reading it because you want to or because you feel obligated or…Continue reading “Read, Read, Read”

This short is unlike any of the others. It is written in third person, and it deals with a character who is only mentioned, but does not appear, in the book, Where Fools Dare to Tread. Jordan, is Agnes’ abusive former boyfriend, and in the book, it’s noted that Johnny D, Agnes’ boss, has JordanContinue reading “Jordan”

When you first start writing, the big thrill is finishing something, be it a great sentence, paragraph, chapter, short story, book. Something you’re willing to show someone. Then it’s on to the next thing, which is… Writing, I’ve come to find, is the insatiable beast that must be fed less ye wish to find yourselfContinue reading “What’s Next?”

Bernie Schoor is the owner of a auto repair shop that specializes in older classical cars, such as Monk’s beloved ’64 Ford Falcon convertible. Bernie also runs a backdoor information business, that may or may not be based on his previous life in the intelligence services. “Do you have a number where I can reachContinue reading “Bernie”