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Commotion in the Pews

Thoughts and tirades that don't fit into any of my books. A collection of items of limited interest to anyone.

Tag Archives: prison

Little Ambassadors

Commotion in the Pews Posted on October 26, 2020 by Joseph CourtemancheOctober 25, 2020

We’re back at it with more short stories. Today’s story is mine. But check back tomorrow for another one from one of my fellow authors: Paul Bennett, Robert Cely,  Derek Elkins, Jamie D. Greening, Kathy Kexel, and Joe Shaw. As … Continue reading →

Posted in flash fiction, Uncategorized | Tagged aliens, charlie brown, commotion in the pews, confession, derek alan elkins, dr. paul bennett, elvis presley, flash fiction, folsom prison blues, ford probe, free, ghosts, guilt, halloween, jailhouse rock, jamie d. greening, johnny cash, joseph courtemanche, joseph shaw, kathy kexel, paul bennett, prison, robert cely, the great pumpkin, www.afallofsparrows.blogspot.com, www.beyondthesteelwall.wordpress.com, www.derekelkinswrites.wordpress.com, www.jamiegreening.com, www.josepheshaw.com, www.kathykexel.wordpress.com

Mulroney’s Mariachis. Free Flash Fiction.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on July 8, 2020 by Joseph CourtemancheJuly 8, 2020

The Covid Cantina is closed for the moment. But the authors who participated wanted to keep on writing, just at a slower pace. So, every Wednesday we will bring you a new collection of stories. One a week. I have … Continue reading →

Posted in flash fiction, Uncategorized | Tagged commotion in the pews, confession, derek alan elkins, dr. paul bennett, drunk driving, elvis presley, flash fiction, folsom prison blues, ford probe, free, ghosts, guilt, halloween, jailhouse rock, jamie d. greening, johnny cash, joseph courtemanche, joseph shaw, kathy kexel, mariachi, paul bennett, prison, robert cely, www.afallofsparrows.blogspot.com, www.beyondthesteelwall.wordpress.com, www.derekelkinswrites.wordpress.com, www.jamiegreening.com, www.josepheshaw.com, www.kathykexel.wordpress.com

Is That A Shank?

Commotion in the Pews Posted on December 15, 2015 by Joseph CourtemancheFebruary 1, 2016

I am a writer. I have a brain disease: overblown imagination. I have a relatively healthy outlet, scribbling my novels. But I’m wondering if my combination of imagination and a steady diet of Lockup, Hard Time, and Behind Bars: Rookie … Continue reading →

Posted in television, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged a&e, commotion in the pews, gassing, hard time, joseph courtemanche, lockup, msnbc, national geographic, prison, reality television, rookie year: behind bars, shank, smithsonian, tear gassing

The Orbital Mechanics Of Imprisonment.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on June 30, 2015 by Joseph CourtemancheJune 29, 2015

I think about a lot of random stuff. Writer’s curse. One topic that has always fascinated me is space flight. Specifically, the Apollo missions to the moon. How does that relate to winding up in prison? Read on for a … Continue reading →

Posted in law enforcement, Pure Blather, Uncategorized, violence | Tagged addiction, apollo, arrest, commotion in the pews, criminality, drugs, felony, jail, joseph courtemanche, justice system, moon, orbital mechanics, play-doh, prison, reentry, space flight, trans-lunar flight

Multiple posts in the next 48 hours. But first – a plea.

Commotion in the Pews Posted on January 16, 2013 by JoeJanuary 16, 2013

I’ve tried the high road by asking nicely. I’ve tried the low road by giving away micro-fiber bed sheets and fruitcake. I’ve even bugged all my friends and acquaintances by phone and email. But now I’m going to have to … Continue reading →

Posted in Lazy author with nothing to blog about | Tagged commotion in the pews, facebook, font tricks, fruitcake, joseph courtemanche, micro fiber bed sheet, prison, subscriber, travesty

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