Writing — WHEN BRENDAN WHITT THINKS...

The Family W/ The Bitter Kool-Aid By Brendan Whitt

“ Richard sat at his desk scribbling notes on his tablet as he went over his brief. The office had emptied out hours ago but still, Richard toiled away. He worked for a prestigious advertising agency in Santa Monica. It was the job he always wanted. Pretty good pay, some benefits, and the opportunity to be creative for a paycheck. Unfortunately, Richard became stuck in the same position for the past five years, junior copywriter. Watching one old white man retire to Florida after another as their sons, nephews, and sons of friends filled the vacant offices.”

A Lesson in Socio-Economics By Brendan Whitt

“The boys made their way through the urban terrain of an east side Cleveland neighborhood. Looking at an abandoned brick building with smashed out windows or empty windowsills paints the illusion of peering into a person’s eyes whose soul has been snatched from them. The cracked pavement is a trash receptacle covered in empty swisher packs and the discarded plastic tips of Black & Milds. A light pole covered in dirty stuffed animals surrounded by empty liquor bottles paid homage to a young angel called home too soon.”

Short StoryBrendan WhittMay 6, 2020Black Perspective, Black Culture, Culture, Short Story, Writing

Accidental Clicks By Brendan Whitt

“Suddenly a white can appeared in the middle of the table. Admen stared at John never breaking eye contact while still donning his creepy bright smile. John confusingly stared back. John had been thirsty since he first walked through the door. He didn’t know where the can came from or what was in it, but the dripping condensation covering the can was seducing him.”

Short StoryBrendan WhittApril 10, 2020Fiction, Short Story, Black Perspective, Writing

Socially Casua(Acceptab)l(e) Dress

“What if I told you that tomorrow when you wake up you have to wear a special mask and suit? Do you need to know more? Ok.”

Short StoryBrendan WhittAugust 30, 2019Prose, Black Culture, Black Perspective, Writing, Fiction

Just A Bird By Brendan Whitt (From When the Crows Come Home)

The intro to my book of poetry When the Crows Come Home (2015)

Brendan WhittAugust 5, 2019Poetry, Black Culture, Black media, Culture, Writing, Social Awareness, Black HistoryComment

Meet the main characters of Camp '67

Camp '67 will be available on Amazon and in the Kindle Store October 11.

Sneakers McGeeSeptember 30, 2016Arts, Black Culture, Black Perspective, Black media, Cleveland, Culture, Literature, Novels, WritingComment

Starry Nights in Heaven by Brendan Whitt

“Although Patterson’s speech personally for me was the most moving moment of the awards it was Rowan Ricardo Phillips who had captured my attention.”

Sneakers McGeeSeptember 16, 2016Arts, Black Perspective, Cleveland, Poetry, WritingComment

My Truth, My Fiction

“When I first decided to pursue creative writing I had no idea how much of my subconscious and memories would unlock themselves and become exposed on the page. I started off as a hopeful journalist in high school but by college I had figured out that I wanted to become an author and screenwriter because of the power of creativity.”

Sneakers McGeeSeptember 15, 2016Arts, Black Culture, Black Perspective, Literature, Media, Novels, Poetry, Social Awareness, Social Consciousness, WritingComment

My First Parade the Circle

“Suddenly the little light bulb in my head went off, “Is this for Parade the Circle?” I thought to myself. I had learned of Parade the Circle when my neighbor and friend, and then Children’s Librarian Kevin Ray invited me to volunteer with the Cleveland Public Library when they were chosen to contribute to the 2013 edition of the parade. “

Sneakers McGeeJune 22, 2016Arts, Black Perspective, Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Culture, Journalism, Parade, University Circle, WritingComment

Blought #28: Solving Mysteries to Learn Lessons

“Although I’ve never been a fan of suspense thrillers or mystery novels I knew that these award winners, nominees and educators would offer much needed advice for completing my next short novel. “

Sneakers McGeeFebruary 22, 2016Arts, Culture, Literature, Poetry, WritingComment