Martha Bell Marrow was more than a grandparent, she was the heart of my family and a symbol of grace throughout her long, wholesome life. As my last surviving grandparent, her presence carried the weight of generations, and her absence leaves a quiet space words can scarcely fill. Over my 42 years, I have onlyContinue reading “The Wealth of Her Name”
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Cooking Memories
I’ve been writing for the better part of 35 years. It’s surprising how many people think my fictional work is “autobiographical” in nature. I write by the “write what you know” rule, because my life is relatively boring. However, I like telling stories because people generally enjoy the stories I deliver. The story below isContinue reading “Cooking Memories”
Russy & Mandy precursor
This excerpt is ripped from my first novel, Be A Man, which delves into themes of identity, struggle, and the journey toward self-acceptance. It plants the seed for my 5th novel, Russy & Mandy: a Be A Man story, where the characters navigate their intertwined fates in a world that challenges their beliefs and aspirations.Continue reading “Russy & Mandy precursor”
excerpt from Chapter 1 of Lady Prime
She died on a Tuesday. The woman who I had loved for the last twenty-five years. We gave each other the best and valuable moments of our lives. The day her father walked her down the aisle, her beauty overwhelmed me as I stood at the altar. Her white dress and infectious smile brought bothContinue reading “excerpt from Chapter 1 of Lady Prime”
Hitchhiker Ghost
This is a story that was told to me as a youngster and gave me chills. It frightened me one night as I drove this same highway to visit someone. I know I saw this hitchhiker ghost. Enjoy! On a chilly October night, a young man from Youngsville, NC was on his way to aContinue reading “Hitchhiker Ghost”
Your boys got you: Rest in Peace Grandpa Walter
I once said that I was Walter Burchette the first, my father was Walter Burchette Jr., and my grandfather was Walter Burchette III when he and I had a discussion when I was about five years old. Of course, I had it backward, but it didn’t matter. It was one of those stories that heContinue reading “Your boys got you: Rest in Peace Grandpa Walter”
excerpt from The Perfect Weapon
This is from a new project I’m working on that’s much different from my normal work. Being a big fan of comic book characters and superheroes, I thought I’d try my hand in writing a story based on just that. This is still a work in progress, but nonetheless, enjoy this excerpt. Being fromContinue reading “excerpt from The Perfect Weapon”
One More Round
I wrote this passage to my fallen cousin while seated next to his casket. His passing devastated me, but moreover, he leaves behind a beautiful daughter, an amazingly wonderful fiancée, and a host of family and friends that’ll miss his amazing flair for life. I call this: One More Round. This is the last timeContinue reading “One More Round”
Welcome to My Blog
My name is Walter Burchette, and I am the author of Be A Man; the story of a young man being displaced into a new neighborhood and having to navigate adolescences without a father and while chasing two dreams at the same time. I’ve decided to start this blog to not only refine my writingContinue reading “Welcome to My Blog”
Be A Man Universe 