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Continue reading →: Searching for My Short KingSometimes I forget what I have and have not written. I was looking for a draft of my “Short King” story about an incel who broke into the home of a woman who rejected him. There he destroyed her expensive inventory of cosmetics (aka fakeup) and cut the heels off…
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Continue reading →: Research: A Contemporary SisyphusPrompt: What is a modern male name that sound similar to Sisyphus or similar by connotation? Copilot: If you’re looking for a modern male name that carries a similar connotation to Sisyphus, you might consider names that evoke a sense of struggle, resilience, or mythological themes. Here are a few…
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Continue reading →: War PropagandaNeed to consider how propaganda by the rebels builds Sheridan’s reputation as The Butcher. These chilling stories from Japan add another historical reference to the horror elements in my Boudica and The Butcher draft.
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Continue reading →: Research: NEET
Prompt: What is a NEET? Copilot: A “NEET” is an acronym that stands for “Not in Education, Employment, or Training.” It refers to individuals who are currently not engaged in formal education, not employed, and not participating in any training programs. The term originated in the United Kingdom, but it’s…
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Continue reading →: Shaka Zulu QuoteThis quote has been influential in my characterization of Gen. Gideon Sheridan in my draft novel Boudica and The Butcher. One of my undrafted story ideas adapts “Shaka Zulu” to reimagine that he is a teenager growing up in a contemporary Chicago ghetto. His single mother is mentally ill. His…
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Continue reading →: Research: Japanese Name Like AnnaPrompt: Can you suggest a Japanese female name similar to Anna? Copilot: A beautiful Japanese name similar to Anna is “Akane” (あかね). It’s not only phonetically similar but also carries lovely meanings, often associated with deep red hues like those of the evening sky or certain flowers. Another option is…
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Continue reading →: Guinea PigWorking on my “Guinea Pig” draft short story. It relates to common reports from men leaving a bad relationship related to her psychological manipulation, control, dishonesty, and attempts at gaslighting. In this story, these reports are reframed to be about a man being manipulated in an actual psychological experiment by…
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Continue reading →: Research: Hindi NamesPrompt: Serera, name origin and meaning? Copilot: It seems like there might be a small typo, as “Serena” is a more common name. Serena is of Latin origin, derived from the word “serenus”, meaning “clear, tranquil, serene” behindthename.com . This name has been used since Roman times and has been…
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Continue reading →: A Contemporary Nun’s LifeA kernel of a story premise: middle-aged single childless women as contemporary nuns who worship hedonism and materialism; so figurative nuns, not Catholic ones. The wall becomes her crisis of faith. The idea to play with is that the dominant girl-power cultural narrative is a primacy of consciousness fantasy at…
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Continue reading →: Research: Cats in India
Prompt: Does India have a cat culture? Copilot: India indeed has a rich and diverse pet culture, including a growing appreciation for cats. Cats have a special place in various Indian communities. While dogs have traditionally been more common as pets, cats are becoming increasingly popular in urban areas. In…
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I’m Jaycee
Currently, I am a drafter and plodding editor of my own fiction stories. Looking towards the future when edited stories turn into published ones.
Here I am starting to bare my soul to give you a preview of what I have been working on.
See “Harvest of Blood” in this site’s menu bar for a preview of a draft chapter from Boudica and The Butcher, a novel set in a future Second American Civil War.
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