Mad Dog - Betsey Horton

BLOG: Comedy, Tragedy, and Tiny Little Clown Cars

Posted on April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 by Betsey Horton

Thursday. It's been a long week. Yesterday in particular featured at least one hilariously comedic high and one serious tragedy. Such is life. How marvelous and mysterious it is. Maybe. Not really. I'm just here to observe what happens and write it down so you all can enjoy my various...Read More

PROMPT: Gas Station Casino

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Betsey Horton

PROMPT: Write about an experience you’ve had at a gas station or convenience store.Taken from 365 Creative Writing Prompts Do you know what a gas station casino is? Neither did I, until I moved to South Dakota. Out here, gas station casinos are EVERYWHERE. I would estimate that the majority...Read More

SCRIPT: Mad Dog’s Associations

Posted on February 25, 2018April 1, 2022 by Betsey Horton

INT: BLOODY MARY'S BAR - DAY Mad Dog is sitting at the end of the bar having a drink when Sam comes over to wash the dishes. Mad Dog: So... about that Super Bowl Party... Sam: Oh sorry, Pup, but you're not allowed to come anymore. Mad Dog: Why not?...Read More

SCRIPT: The Untimely Death of Betsey Horton, Writer Extraordinaire

Posted on February 24, 2017April 5, 2022 by Betsey Horton

Betsey is sitting at the bar with Mad Dog when they get into an argument. Betsey is annoyed so she gets up and decides to move over to the opposite end of the bar where The Line of Death usually sits. Betsey: Oh, woe is me! I really am an...Read More

STORY: The Legend of Chico

Posted on November 20, 2016April 1, 2022 by Betsey Horton

One not-so-ordinary day, I was sitting at Bloody Mary's Bar talking to Mad Dog when suddenly, he mentioned a character by the name of Chico. "Wait, wait," I said, lifting my hand to interrupt him. "Stop right there. Who the hell is Chico?" Mad Dog looked at me with one...Read More

Overheard at Bloody Mary’s Bar

Posted on November 4, 2016April 2, 2022 by Betsey Horton

One of my favourite things about being a writer is my collection of quotes. I have been collecting them since I was in high school. The following is a collection of quotes taken from my favourite bar, Bloody Mary's. I have mined them from several notebooks I've used over the...Read More

SCRIPT: The Mural On The Wall

Posted on October 28, 2016April 5, 2022 by Betsey Horton

Betsey is sitting out on the patio of Bloody Mary's writing in her notebook. Suddenly, a group of men come along and start getting ideas. Andrew: I'm thinking about painting a mural right here. I have a vision in my head. Guys: Tell us, Andrew! You're soooooooo Great. We love...Read More

STORY: A Breath of Fresh Air

Posted on September 28, 2016April 5, 2022 by Betsey Horton

I look up from my notebook just in time to notice the little green snake slithering toward me. "My, my, haven't we been working hard today?" "So it would seem. I am a professional writer, you know. I don't have time to just sit around all day. I'm very busy...Read More

Betsey Horton

Writer Extraordinaire

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