Author: Vincent Mars

I write as a way of life: stories, blogs, articles, almost-poems. I'm a freelancer, a vegetarian, and I listen to Leonard Cohen and enjoy French films. We are dying a little more with each new day we live, so shouldn't we make the most of our time?

About My Mother

~ Vincent Mars ~ 30 Comments

I don't like my mother. I love her, but I don't like the person she has become. I often think that my life would be better if I lived at a careful distance from her, if I didn't see her every day. Let me illustrate... Vincent catches up with his mother in the kitchen after … Continue reading About My Mother

10 Editing Tips From Famous Authors (From Hemingway to Gaiman)

~ Vincent Mars

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“Write drunk, edit sober.” — Ernest Hemingway

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The Dangers of Working from Home

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Working from home is great. It's convenient and enjoyable. It makes you feel smart. But it's also dangerous. I've been working from home for almost eight years now and I can say that the greatest benefit is also the greatest drawback -- comfort. Living comfortably is a good way to pass the time, and I'm … Continue reading The Dangers of Working from Home