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Paul Carafotes I never liked killers until i became one. It was her shoes that sent me over the top!
Paul Carafotes Id like to spend some time in a few places The small Itlaian island where Beautiful Ruins was writen.
Of Course Paris and Spain ( you know who)
south pacific
Paul Carafotes Hillbilly Elegy
The gift of the Magi and other selected stories
Paul Carafotes Meeting a young lady 30 years ago then again 10 years later then yet again 5 years ago and finally marrying her... now the real juice is how it all happened.
Paul Carafotes Write. Then write some more. Re-write. Eat. Write some more. Try to sleep. Write.
Paul Carafotes My son asked me if there was going to be another Charlie Bubbles book.
I was taken back because I never saw past the first one, but, I thought this is a good place , a good opportunity to draw him in, so I said. "Yes and you're going to help me write it". He replied, "me?" I said, "yes, what should it be about?" Without hesitation his repose was perfect and true, "Charlie Bubbles To FENWAY !" And it was. Thank you, Charlie
Paul Carafotes I get inspired to write when I read something that ignites the creative juices in my soul. That takes me somewhere. That fires my imagination.
Paul Carafotes I usually like to write "the end" it's a great sense of accomplishment ! Although, when you write you"re never really finished. As my 7 year old son asks, "are we finished yet, dad?" Almost.
Paul Carafotes Keep,writing... Blast through it. Read a lot of other people's work it helps to inspire and give you ideas.

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