Thanks, Luke. Grandmaster was really a vine. It began in an unassuming way and then just coiled itself around my brain. I really thought I had an 800-word story about a father and son who didn't get along and it became what you see now.
Thanks! That one is special to me. I'm sure there are many more you will like. And you are correct, the sign-ups for Roulette Weal are flying in. Hope someone brought more chips and salsa and I hope the neighbors don't complain about the noise.
Makes me very happy when people like this one. Parents of nonverbal kids and people with their own mobility challenges telling me I got it right is one of my biggest thrills in writing. I hope you enjoyed the real life Detroit geography. Please, please feel free to share Grandmaster with your friends.
Wonderful story also available in audio version : -)https://soundcloud.com/voxpropat/grandmaster-by-jimmy-doom-read-by-patrick-kirchner?si=3ccc31792d494b18a67d5c5d6af233f7&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
I love this Jimmy. Really.
It started out as a simple allegory about lack of communication, but I fell in love with the character too hard to not write the whole story.
Fell in love with him too. Wow what a story.
I am starting a movement to ask Substack to put in a poetry section on the website - https://substack.com/profile/10309929-david/note/c-15537618
Feel free to support, and thank you as always :)
Really poignant piece, Jimmy! Looking forward to the audio, Pat!
The audio is amazing.
Got me tearing up with this one. Beautifully written.
I may or may not have teared up writing it.
Powerful! Well done, Jimmy
Thanks, Luke. Grandmaster was really a vine. It began in an unassuming way and then just coiled itself around my brain. I really thought I had an 800-word story about a father and son who didn't get along and it became what you see now.
This is the best piece I've ever read by you, Jimmy. It's stunning!
Thanks. I hope the world's rekindled love of chess thrusts a few more eyes on it.
Fantastic read!
Thanks, Cheryl. I think I did a good job with it for a guy whobtalks too much and has never been struck by lightning
Love it!!!!
I'm glad you love it.I like writing things my friends love.
Beautiful!! Love it!!
Splendid story, Jimmy. You're going to have a lot more readers starting today. Well done.
Thanks! That one is special to me. I'm sure there are many more you will like. And you are correct, the sign-ups for Roulette Weal are flying in. Hope someone brought more chips and salsa and I hope the neighbors don't complain about the noise.
Wow, really very good, thank you for writing it.
It's one of my favorites.Thanks for letting me know you liked it. I love feedback even the rare occasions it doesn't go my way.
Great writing and wonderful story about the experience of love in unexpected ways 🙏
Thanks Michal! Please give Eggshells a look. That's another reader (and author) favorite about love.
Nicely done. I'm also a regular Substack contributor. Ched out The Daily Offering if you have a mind to. Again, nicely done.
Thank you. Is your newsletter all stuff you write?
yes, all original. i'll use Unsplash to source photos. i need to do a better job of attributing the artist. you reminded me of that.
How many consecutive days do you have publishing?
i write daily but don't necessarily publish as such, despite my newsletter's title. I've been on Substack for about a year.
I made the promise to my readers I would publish every day. And I've kept to it though it seems really daunting at times.
Wonderful. This is my first visit and I had not intended to be here this long, but your story sucked me in. Thank you.
Visit often and I hope I keep sucking...wait...you know what I mean. Thanks for reading. There are over 400 more and I hope you like most of them.
Thanks!
Simply wonderful, thankyou.
BRILLIANT!!
Makes me very happy when people like this one. Parents of nonverbal kids and people with their own mobility challenges telling me I got it right is one of my biggest thrills in writing. I hope you enjoyed the real life Detroit geography. Please, please feel free to share Grandmaster with your friends.