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Professor E pocketing his copy of “Gisela”.

"I have drunken deep of joy, And I will taste no other wine tonight." –Percy Bysshe Shelley

"I'm not much but I'm all I have." —Philip K. Dick

"Self pity is easily the most destructive of the non-pharmaceutical narcotics; it is addictive, gives momentary pleasure and separates the victim from reality." —John Gardner

5 oblique plotting strategies + 1 bonus 

From: His friend the enemy / by William Wallace Cook (1867-1933), New York : G.W. Dillingham Company, [1903].

“Suddenly, the wind got hold of the hammock. Leaves murmured. It was cold and the sun had gone down.”

Began short course on philosophy for the child - one eminent philosopher per day - to make up for lack of education in school.

Writer Sheldon Lee Compton has written a beautiful review of Gisela and hung it up for all to see here, in Bentcountry. Compton is a prose master, author of two short story collections and the novel BROWN BOTTLE (Bottom Dog Press). #GISELA thanks and bows!

"Paradoxically, the computer has become a time wasting machine." #speh

You find #GISELA when you search on #Amazon for "gisela speh". Alas, you also find something else (see photo). First thought: hurtful! But actually, the song's funny and weirdly uplifting: https://youtu.be/25EQagmnBj4

Sarah Gibson (Folded Word Press) interviews Marcus Speh, author of Gisela - full interview at: https://folded.wordpress.com/…/in-depth-an-interview-with-…/ (10 July 2017) - created with @plotagon and camtasia

Sarah Gibson @foldedword​: “An author's mind is a fascinating place. That's why I decided to interview Marcus Speh and find out the secrets behind the creation of Gisela. Check it out below and happy Monday! #interview #Gisela #foldedword #InDepth” 

Sarah Gibson @foldedword: “Gisela is the perfect way to spend a summer evening outside! Be sure to order yours today & share a picture with us 😍 #wheredoyouread #hotoffthepress #inlove”  [found on facebook].

#GISELA now has her own facebook page, with a new short trailer featuring Queen Gisela herself. Like it if you like it: fb.me/giselanovel

"A miracle was reported: The last virgin to go up the mountain supposedly swallowed the dragon." From: "The Dragon's End" in GISELA published by Folded Word Press. Photo: Wim Hoppenbrouwers, Jeanne D'Arc, Paris in 3D.

Reading #GISELA in #Tuscany - print copy arrived today.