Category Archives: Writing

Ink Spots Blog: 9/5/13

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

When I am an old man (if I am so blessed), I’m going to say that the years 2010-2013 were the three most important years of my life.  I’ll know it was when I went from good at what I … Continue reading →

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HERE IT IS! The Cover of Banjo’s Dream Children’s Book

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Banjo’s Dream is a little brown dog’s A-Z Book of inspiration and will be out late October 2013. Click on image to see it bigger.  

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SHORT STORY: Labor Day

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

David Everett was a master at running a blower. Its hurricane force wind swept the huge concrete stands, piling up used spit cups, mummified popcorn and empty bags of Skittles. He looked at his Rolex watch — he was almost … Continue reading →

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Sunday Morning Read: Five Short Stories for You

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

If you enjoyed my book Fried Chicken & Wine, here are five new stories for you: The Exile of Jimmy Evan Drake:  A small town, a fumbled ball and the ultimate payback. Son of a Beach: What the ocean takes … Continue reading →

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The Heartbeat of a Small Town

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Cars packed the side of the road. People sported bright, festive colors. Grills grilled, sending smoke wafting in the blue sky. As the August heat held its grip on the land, the heartbeat of a small Mississippi town began beating … Continue reading →

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SHORT STORY: A Dog’s Tail

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

A blue deep-v fishing boat emerged from the mist and quietly glided up to the dock. Water lapped gently against the shore, making the only sound for miles.  An elderly woman with white robe, orange ski belt and impish smile … Continue reading →

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Ink Spots Blog: 8/21/13

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

We blew the dust off my son’s Christmas present and put it in its case. I picked it and the amp up and loaded it in the back of my car.  My son sat in the front seat, eager, yet … Continue reading →

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The Dead Oak in Winter

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Jack and June Barnhill’s marriage stood like a dead oak in winter. From the outside, it looked strong and mighty. But on the inside, it was brittle, twisted and rotten.  After 50 years of marriage, they sat across from each … Continue reading →

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Ink Spots Blog: 8/16/13

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

A drum line can be like a time machine. I stood in the lobby of the local high school listening to the band play before the pep rally.  Suddenly I could smell freshly cut Bermuda grass and felt my old … Continue reading →

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Ink Spots Blog: 8/15/13

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Marshall Ramsey

Yesterday was a crappy day. Why? The news was particularly grim — Egypt melting down and the news of Abigail Grace Bonner’s body being found just kind of sucked the wind out of me.  Add to it a plane crash … Continue reading →

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