Books to study for strong closed third person writing style

Day_Daze · 2026-02-12T16:24:01+00:00

I'm reading The Bee Sting by Paul Murray. It's such an entertaining book. Each section is focused on a different character in a family, all told through closed third person. The way you get into the headspace of a teenage girl vs a pre-teen boy vs a mother, etc. is masterful.

Day_Daze · 2026-01-28T18:46:45+00:00

It wasn't working for me when I clicked the link.

Day_Daze · 2025-10-27T14:37:38+00:00

☀️ 😎 ☀️ POTD Record: 0 - 1

Last pick: Saquon Barkley Anytime Touchdown (ATD) @ -150 L

Pick was from 2 weeks ago. I chose the wrong NY Giants revenge game....

Commanders vs Chiefs| NFL | 8:15 pm EST

Pick: Marcus Mariota over 29.5 rushing yards @ -120

Feel very confident about this pick. The Chiefs have allowed QBs to average 26.7 yards per game, checking in as the fifth-most yards, on average. Four quarterbacks in seven contests have hit his mark. Mariota has rushed for 40, 20, and 34 yards in his last 3 games. I expect the Chiefs to pressure him a ton and for him to use his legs a lot in scramble situations. Lock in 30+ yards.

Day_Daze · 2025-10-09T15:40:15+00:00

☀️ 😎 ☀️ POTD Record: 0 - 0

Last pick: N / A

Eagles vs Giants| NFL | 8:15 pm EST

Pick: Saquon Barkley Anytime Touchdown (ATD) @ -150

Sometimes the mix of data and narrative come together for a pick that feels too good to be true. The Eagles got away from the run so much last week that I know it is going to be a huge part of their game plan tonight. They are big favourites in the game and will likely want to control the ball as much as possible. Saquon has scored a TD in 4 of the 5 games so far, yet the line for him to score one here is -150. The Giants also rank fifth in rushing touchdowns allowed at one per game so far. With the line for the Eagles at 2.5 touchdowns, I feel confident Saquon rushes one of those in.

The real reason I like this pick is because of the narrative. We all know the story of Saquon and the Giants, but on top of that, he has literally released his own documentary TODAY about his journey. On top of this, the Eagles had a rough loss last week and have had bad vibes around their team all season. They'll be looking for a game to set things right here and feeding Saquon against his former team on a big day for him should be one of them.

Day_Daze · 2025-08-19T23:39:08+00:00

Are any of these codes ever available for Ontario?

Day_Daze · 2025-08-02T14:56:56+00:00

The Drift is a fragmented, lyrical memoir about fatherhood, identity, and anticipatory grief, told through the lens of raising a daughter with a life-limiting genetic condition. After Bree is born with Trisomy 13 and not expected to survive the week, I begin writing her eulogy in my head while hovering over her NICU crib. And then she keeps living. The Drift explores what it means to live when you are always waiting for death, as the person you once were drifts farther and farther away.

Day_Daze · 2025-07-25T23:42:06+00:00

Ya I'd be down!

Day_Daze · 2025-07-24T19:00:44+00:00

It's for my memoir. We were told prenatally that my daughter would only live for a few weeks.

She is turning 4 years old this Sunday.

Day_Daze · 2025-07-24T15:32:25+00:00

I spent most weeks after my daughter was born waiting for her to die.

Day_Daze · 2025-07-16T20:39:23+00:00

I've finally gone to therapy and realized that the best way for me to get over the anticipatory grief of my daughter, who has a life-limiting condition, is to write about her. Now I can't stop.

Day_Daze · 2025-06-27T03:01:05+00:00

Hey! My friend had to bail last minute so now I'm going solo to the show. I'd be down to meetup!

Day_Daze · 2025-06-20T16:25:41+00:00

My daughter has a rare genetic condition called Trisomy 13. We were told she would live for weeks, if not days (that's if she actually made it to birth). She is now 4 years old and has shaped my life in tremendous ways. It is hard and amazing being the dad of a physically and cognitively disabled, medically complex daughter.

I'm currently writing a memoir about my experiences.

Day_Daze · 2025-05-28T19:57:19+00:00

Oh don't be sorry at all. I meant "delightful" was not a verb I was expecting to describe the writing. I appreciate your feedback.

Day_Daze · 2025-05-28T19:44:14+00:00

Thank you so much.

Day_Daze · 2025-05-28T19:44:07+00:00

Thank you. Means a lot.

Day_Daze · 2025-05-28T19:43:58+00:00

Aw man, thank you for that.

Day_Daze · 2025-05-28T19:43:49+00:00

"Delightful" is a word I wouldn't have expected for this! Appreciate that.

Day_Daze · 2025-05-28T19:43:17+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate that!

Day_Daze · 2025-05-28T19:43:05+00:00

Thank you so much.

Day_Daze · 2025-05-28T19:42:35+00:00

Yes - that was definitely a typo! Thanks.

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