neil desmond

I am a #shortstory writer based in Vermont. I'm a nominee for the #PushcartPrize. My book "Angels of Stockhom: Short Stories" is available on Amazon.

[neil desmond @Neildesmondvt]

"The main theme of the collection is that people are not alone, and that good people are spiritually connected. Trust me, you will love all of the stories!" -Nehal Helaly, literary critic, on my release ANGELS OF STOCKHOLM. #NeilDDesmond #Litfic #Histfic #MustRead #Mystery #Books

[neil desmond @Neildesmondvt]

Who here likes "Trance" music? a few examples are Paul Van Dyk and Armin Van Burren. I think it's good stuff. #Trance #Music #electronic

[kacee @KenColeman_]

You'll love and hate Chameli Gonzales. But in the end she'll break your heart. #RevengeAndChameliGonzales.

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

The ice cave in Banff National Park, Canada

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[neil desmond @Neildesmondvt]

One of my favorite novels is "The Northern Lights" by Howard Norman. It grips you, you don't want to put it down. #HowardNorman #TheNorthernLights #Litchat #Books

[neil desmond @Neildesmondvt]

Congrats to Laszlo Krasznahorkai on winning the Nobel Prize for Literature. I'm excited to read his work! #NobelPrize #Lit #Krasznahorkai
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[neil desmond @Neildesmondvt]

Is "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote the best written non fiction book of the 20th Century? #nonfiction #capote #InColdBlood #Books

[neil desmond @Neildesmondvt]

See "Past Lives" if U get the chance. It grapples with our personal histories and what they mean to us. Our past is more than nothing but less than the present. Great film! #MovieReview #FilmReview #PastLives

[neil desmond @Neildesmondvt]

Why I think Starbucks is the best "chain" coffee store: you can make strong coffee weaker by adding small doses of cream, stirring, and tasting. Trial & error until it's right. But you can't make weak coffee stronger. #WhyStarbucksisBetter #MyTwoCents #Coffee

[neil desmond @Neildesmondvt]

My favorite film of all time! #MysticRiver #DenisLehane #ClintEastwood #SeanPenn #TimRobbins #FavoriteFilm #GreatFilm

[neil desmond @Neildesmondvt]

Fiction and music are creative sisters. I got the idea for my story "Early Morning in Baton Rouge" while listening to the song "Allison Road" by the Gin Blossoms on my car radio. #Fiction #Music #Creativity #GinBlossoms

[neil desmond @Neildesmondvt]

19 short stories. 1 Missing Person. 1 Near Death Experience. 2 Ghosts. 1 John Doe. And much, much more. #NeilDDesmond #ShortStories #Fiction #Litfic #Litchat #BooksWorthReading

[neil desmond @Neildesmondvt]

What is your favorite novel? Mine is "When We Were Orphans" by Kazou Ishiguro.

[neil desmond @Neildesmondvt]

Who else likes rainy days? #Rain #Neilisms #RainyDays #Overcast

[neil desmond @Neildesmondvt]

Alcohol, cigarettes and coffee on a pay phone. (photo taken in Rockland, Mass. several years ago) #Photography #photos #nostalgia #payphones #vices

[neil desmond @Neildesmondvt]

I recommend "The Outrun." This is Saoirse Ronan's latest film. It's a realistic but ultimately hopeful portrayal of alcoholism and resilience. #TheOutrun #FilmReview #SaoirseRonan

[neil desmond @Neildesmondvt]

Is it just me, or are these Liberty Mutual "lemu emu" commercials annoying as heck and not even one iota funny (which they are apparently trying to be)? Anyone else share this sentiment? #annoyingcommercials #LibertyMutual

[neil desmond @Neildesmondvt]

Is it just me, or are these Liberty Mutual "lemu emu" commercials annoying as heck and not even one iota funny (which they are apparently trying to be)? Anyone else share this sentiment? #annoyingcommercials #LibertyMutual

[neil desmond @Neildesmondvt]

@EmWoodhouse8 Hello!

[neil desmond @Neildesmondvt]

If I could have my way, every month would be like October. #October #FavoriteMonth #Vermont #writerscommunity

[neil desmond @Neildesmondvt]

I recommend "The Outrun." This is Saoirse Ronan's latest film. It's a realistic but ultimately hopeful portrayal of alcoholism and resilience. #TheOutrun #FilmReview #SaoirseRonan