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About Me:: If we writers could be arrested for the crimes we commit to paper, the prisons would be full of us! Feeling absolutely no remorse, we'd probably rot there.

I Am A:: Writer

Website:: http://salvatorebuttaci.wordpress.com

Books And Authors I Like:: I read mostly nonfiction, but my two favorite books are Boys and Girls Together and Princess Pride by William Goldman.

Movies And TV Shows I Like:: Doctor Zhvago is my favorite movie. I don't watch much TV except for old movies of the 1930s-1970s.

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PEG IN MY HEART

“If I could just go back.” My favorite words repeated in my head over and over again. So much useless mind chatter because nobody goes back. You play your hand and if you’re not focused on the game, you throw it all away. Which is what I did, not in poker but in life where it hurts the most. You lose more than the ante; you lose everything that defines what living should be.

I met Peg in a bus station. I was heading out of West Virginia to meet…

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Posted on April 19, 2010 at 12:34am — 1 Comment

CONNIE'S DEAD

“I won’t try to kid you,” Davison said. “I killed her.”

The two detectives nodded. No surprise. The bloody corpse of Davison’s wife sprawled on the rug attested to that. And, of course, the blood splattered on the husband’s gray sweatshirt, his trembling red hands. The three of them sat now at the dining room table. The one named Thompson jotted Davison’s words into his pad. The other, Morgan, finally said, “When?”

“When did I…? Two days ago. I waited for the day to end.… Continue

Posted on January 31, 2010 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

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At 2:55am on February 7, 2010, Kevin Michaels said…: I live in Asbury Park although I grew up outside of Atlantic City...lived everywhere from Madison to Closter to Metuchen (even a short stint in Wallington which is right next to Lodi). For me, it's all about being at the beach although I envy the beauty and serenity you and Sharon must have in W. Virginia.

At 2:30am on February 7, 2010, Kevin Michaels said…: Hi Sal-
No problem - especially on a snow-filled day here in NJ. I'm flattered that you asked....... I'll check it out today and be happy to post a review.
Best-
K

At 11:52am on January 28, 2010, Salvatore Buttaci said…: Paul, I'll drink to that too!

At 11:51am on January 28, 2010, Salvatore Buttaci said…: I apologize. I didn't know this site existed till my friend Paul invited me to join. And I am glad I did!