(Character count: 150; without title: 140)
Motel Room
Bernard's on the bed, head down, hand shielding his eyes. "Just wait til tomorrow."
On the far side, facing away, she puts her shirt back on.
Now that the print version of "A Little Soul: 140 Twitterstories" is available, it is time for a "Behind the Music" feature on the inspiration for the stories and titles.
Some readers and friends have noticed that some stories share the name as certain pop songs. To this I must say these readers have great tastes in music. But they are correct: song titles and lyrics heavily influence my writing and did play a part in the making of this book.
With the exception of "A Little Soul", I have listed the songs in the same order as the story it influenced appears in the book. I have also made note of the very few instances where a story appeared in the print version but not the eBook version.
Good listening and, as always, thank you. "A Little Soul"
(A Little Soul - Pulp)
"This Must Be the Place I Waited Years to Leave"
(This Must Be the Place I Waited Years to Leave - Pet Shop Boys)
"Was It Something I Said?"
(Was It Something I Said - OMD)
"It's a Long, Long Way From Where You Want To Be"
(Pandora's Box - OMD)
"'Singer In the Band Made Me Want to Cry'"
(Country Mile - Camera Obscura)
"Motivational Tactics"
(He's Simple, He's Dumb, He's The Pilot - Grandaddy)
"Unrequited"
(Bowl of Oranges - Bright Eyes)
"Violet"
(Velvet Morning - The Verve)
"Temptation" (print version only)
(Temptation - New Order)
"Know By Heart" (print version only) (published in different form as "Conclusion" in eBook)
(Know By Heart - The American Analog Set)
I did not realize it had been over two months since I last updated Scribblings & Bibblings. That said, I can't say I'm going to update it on a much more frequent basis. That would be like claiming you're going to follow through on every one of your New Year's Resolutions, or vowing to never do something again after you've embarrassed yourself. ("I am never drinking/watching Real Housewives/eating that many donuts/talking to her/him [fill your own blank] again.") But I will say that I will try to try to update this more frequently.
As most everyone who knows me knows, I am training for a marathon in October: the Hartford Marathon to be specific. Back in November 2011, I posted what songs I usually go running to, or what songs I listen to before I go running. Since that time, I have added many songs to my running list, and some of those on the original post have gone by the wayside.
Listed below are the songs I listen to most often before I go running. There is a common thread of hyperactive electronic beats and fast-tempo melodies or guitar riffs. (Lyrics I tend to ignore.) As someone who is a minimal runner--I don't wear headphones or bring anything extraneous (watch, phone, key, beverage) with me on a run--I try to listen to one or two of these songs repeatedly before I go out. Presently, the Weezer and New Order tracks dominate my pre-run ritual.
As before, what songs do you go running to?And, having updated this list, I'm now going to run.
New Order - Temptation
Of Montreal - We Will Commit Wolf Murder
1000 Homo DJs (side project of Ministry) - Supernaut
Weezer - (If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To
Of Montreal - Heimdelsgate Like a Promethean Curse
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