GCA 2008: Best Writer

Percy Carey
Sentences: The Life of MF Grimm

“Now, the average person would’ve said ‘yes’ to the police, even if the person did it or not, just to make someone pay for the crime. But, like it or not, the streets don’t work that way. The streets have their own codes and laws, and you have to respect that… This was the life we chose, and I knew the consequences involved. The ‘Code of the Streets’ is a real thing - this ain’t some bullshit out of a movie.

“Everyone won’t agree with what I’m saying, but fuck it, this don’t concern everyone. I’m no angel. I’ve done a lot of shit and got away with it. Win some, lose some.”

Dwayne McDuffie
Fantastic Four

“Well, I’ll be dipped - how’d ya know he booby-trapped the ship?”
“I didn’t know. I suspected. That’s why I suggested we test the engines remotely.”
“Kind of an expensive test, don’t you think?”
“Money well spent, all things considered. Consider it my treat.”
“Thank you, T’Challa. I don’t know how I missed such an obvious trap.”
“Concern for your wife. If Ororo were similarly endangered, I would also be too distracted to think clearly.”
“No, you wouldn’t. But it’s sweet of you to say so.”

Gail Simone
Welcome to Tranquility

“Mayor, I know you. I know, given Mr. Articulate’s death, a former high-ranking member of the Liberty Squad, that you’ve already spoken to the FBI.”
“Tommy, wait. We’re friends. We don’t need…”
“I know you have. And I approve. All I ask is a week. Mr. Articulate, and that Tattler reporter - I can’t solve this with feds all over, and I intend to solve those murders.”
“I see. And this is…”
“A dang promise.”

James Sturm
Satchel Paige: Striking Out Jim Crow

“Paige might best me today, but I ain’t gonna best myself. Hard enough hittin’ a baseball when you ain’t all distracted. Got to get out of Paige’s way of doin’ things and back to my own. I call for time and step out of the batter’s box.

“Tap my right cleat three times. First tap hard, then softer and softer. Same goes for my left cleat. Pull my cap as low as it’ll go, like puttin’ blinders on a horse. Keep the grip loose, roll wrists, lettin’ the bat head keep a nice easy rhythm.

“No more thinkin’.”

James L. White
Hunter’s Moon

“Where’s our money?”
“I see Wendell - you’ll see the money.”
“There is no bargaining, Mr. Greer. Right now, I’m holding my boys back. But you killed their brother. So cut the bull. Your son’s running out of time, not to mention air!”
“I’m not stupid enough to believe you’re gonna let me or my boy live - but I’ll be damned if I’m gonna give you that money before I see my son again!

“That’s the deal! Take it or leave it!”