Back in February, I wrote a story prompted by the theme "love and loss" and the word "evening." A later draft of this story is currently out there in the world looking for a home. This passage, which will introduce you to the speculative romance's dorky and homesick main character, was cut from an early … Continue reading Excerpt from “Crooks”
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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
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