Does anyone recognize this? A “what’s the title” book mystery

Last week, I was given "rabbit" as a micro-fiction prompt, along with the monthly theme "death and rebirth." (Someone might be anticipating Easter?)I don't have a lot of experience with rabbits. I have seen wild ones now and then, and remember seeing a few for sale at the pet shop a long time ago. I've … Continue reading Does anyone recognize this? A “what’s the title” book mystery →

We Make the Village Anthology Kickstarter Launch

My friend Asha is putting together an anthology.Today the Kickstarter to back the hardcover edition of the anthology has started! Here is the link to support "We Make the Village: An Anthology of Community" - if it's something you're interested and able to help out with, that would be wonderful! One of the over forty … Continue reading We Make the Village Anthology Kickstarter Launch →

Microfiction Monday

My cool regional online writing group has started a challenge - to write a story under 300 words following a prompt each Monday. I surprised myself by jumping on the first prompt and coming up with... something. This actually started out as a somewhat humorous story, but, it seems, it's easiest to take things to … Continue reading Microfiction Monday →

29 Things in The Carrier Bag

I have a short story out today! You may find my story "29 Things Rose of Sharon Will Do if He Does Not Come Back" in the inaugural issue of The Carrier Bag, out now and free to read on their website. The first issue of this magazine is named "A New Leaf," and explores … Continue reading 29 Things in The Carrier Bag →

Das Brot ist lecker.

This is the first sentence I ever wrote in German. I have recently decided to try learning German. I'm stating this publicly so I don't give up quickly. I think learning another language is good for your brain. And German isn't supposed to be particularly difficult for those who speak English as their Muttersprache. (See, … Continue reading Das Brot ist lecker. →