doug markel

a collection of writings concerning the various facets of life, with a sturdy emphasis on independent and internal thought.

in solitude, there is ample opportunity for depth of reflection. within an embrace, there is the protection needed for true vulnerability to gestate. this collection shares observations from both planes of human existence.

our memories are among the most treasured things we have, in this life.when they begin to dissolve, beyond our recognition, a portion of our own personal history becomes lost with them.their absence can cause great detriment to us, as people, nullifying that which we have expended great effort to achieve and save.

drawing upon several different subjects of interest, this book compiles writings which range in time from the Autumn days of 2017, all the way back to the year 2000. a compendium of opaque beauty, regardless disfigurement and even mirth, which spans both time and literary taste.

removal of the superficial sheet is paramount, when attempting to seriously examine the rottenness of anything otherwise presented to be clean. come with a strong stomach.. and a hunger for the truth.

what is truth and what is illusion? the realms you cherish and the realms you discard. reality lies at the mercy of its beholder.

the perception of love is individual and solitary. to what lengths shall this journey lead a person?

a screenplay about the world of music, in book form. the intention of this project was to create a fictional story concerning a quaint, self-financed documentary about a small, independent music shop, called Waveform Concentric, and the people who work there.

this collection/contagion spreads observations in death which eradicate the life. use appropriate caution.

an intimate collection of writings exploring the twists and turns of the emotions of love.