Joy Christopher

I'm an artist & a writer, musician & designer, about to start a fire. Join me in conversation, life is inspiration & 2day we givin' it away, 'cause 2morrow...?

[Joy Christopher @JoyChristopher_]

They say three chords and the truth can change the world, so get to it. But you need more than talent, you need #inspiration, #timing, and #opportunity.

#TwoDownNovel

[Joy Christopher @JoyChristopher_]

Being in a band means being surrounded by an entourage of best friends who always have each other's back, regardless of whatever stupid situation we find ourself in...

Of course the responsibility of a band means never putting your entourage in a stupid situation.

#TwoDownNovel

[Joy Christopher @JoyChristopher_]

Would you buy (8) strawberries for $7.99? They're on sale, $2 off...me neither. But did you know these strawberries were grown in a warehouse? Without sunlight? Oishii is breaking down barriers where traditional farming is impractical

Not a #TwoDownNovel post, just interesting.

[Joy Christopher @JoyChristopher_]

I use a literary device that provides anonymity with an instant backstory. For those who recognize it, I turn someone you just met into an old friend. And for those who learn about it later, it will make you want to read the story again with fresh eyes.
Let's talk.
#TwoDownNovel

[Joy Christopher @JoyChristopher_]

When you need acoustical panels for the next dope music venue, you don't buy them, you make them with stuff around the house. Old doors and mass loaded vinyl provide the sound blocking and reflection...next up is absorbent covers and diffuser face.
#TwoDownVenue
#TwoDownNovel

[Joy Christopher @JoyChristopher_]

It's scary to send your kid on a life changing event. You want them to live life to the fullest so you push them out into the world, but then panic about their safety - "What have I done"...but you can't hide them away either. Maybe it'll be okay?
#TwoDownNovel
#Trust
#ThumbsUp

[Joy Christopher @JoyChristopher_]

I often wonder if my art is imitating life or the other way around...when you think about the idea that there is no free will and every choice is an emotional one, justified afterward by fact, maybe there is no imitating at all.
#TwoDowmNovel
#writingcommunity

[Joy Christopher @JoyChristopher_]

Ziggy says we all need a rest.

We have been waiting on some good news for too long and we are getting worn out, maybe it's not coming...but it's coming. It has to be coming, you know why?

Because we won't stop until we get it.

#TwoDownNovel
#CantStopWontStop
#WritingCommunity

[Joy Christopher @JoyChristopher_]

Another day goes by
Seems I'm just wasting time
Anticipating a lifelong goal
Over and over inside.

#TwoDownNovel
#AmQuerying
#WritingCommunity

[Joy Christopher @JoyChristopher_]

Looks like Cookie got another agent rejection letter.

I'm feeling that.

But there's no quitting. We can't.
It's just not an option for people like us. Lift that chin up, pup. Tomorrow is another day.

#TwoDownNovel

[Joy Christopher @JoyChristopher_]

The 3 reasons to tell a story: to Persuade, Inform, and Entertain.
1 is good
2 is stronger
All 3 result in the most potential
...But, on the precipice of that success, invariably someone of influence gets lazy, or cheap, or greedy, and all anyone sees is the miss.
#TwoDownNovel

[Joy Christopher @JoyChristopher_]

I started saying #TwoDown after recording an EP of original music.
It means, "I'm not done, but I'm making good progress."
A way of bragging w/o bragging.

It's a hand gesture, so IYKYK.
A music venue at #RowanUniversity
@GenevieveMarc20
And my manuscript title.
#TwoDownNovel

[Joy Christopher @JoyChristopher_]

A story, framed to embiggen a protagonist, or underline an agenda, is always accepted as fact. But is our hero so pure and good? Or are we allowing unilateral perception to abeautiate an undeserving soul through the defamation of others, like a bully?
#NoAntagonist
#TwoDownNovel

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@lindsayskeeling Shinedown - Her Name is Alice...there's a whole 'Almost Alice' soundtrack recorded for the movie starring Johnny Depp, which never made it to the movie. Someone already suggested the Avril Lavigne song from it. For instrumentals, Danny Elfman composed the songs that made the film

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@AardseMarie Sorry, it got caught in my outbox. Should be coming to you now. Manifest Destiny.

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@t_j_davies Lottery

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@t_j_davies

[Joy Christopher @JoyChristopher_]

@john_zeleznik It's an Aaron Sorkin reference. It would be a way to start a conversation with your reader so their interaction with you continues beyond your book: Website visits, blogs, and newsletter...? How else do you maintain an audience between publications?