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Six Year Publishing Anniversary
As of today, I’ve been published for six years! I can’t believe how quickly the time has flown and I am so grateful for everyone who has...
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Dec 13, 2019
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Halloween Derby!
The Halloween Derby is here! It includes both writing and artwork and they are being shared now through October 31 as blog posts or...
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Oct 29, 2018
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Flash Fiction Monday – Red
Kendra walked slowly along the driveway. Gravel dug into the bottoms of her feet, painting the rock with red with every step she took....
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Apr 10, 2017
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Wish I Was There Giveaway
I’m dealing with a serious case of GRL envy right now. I went in 2014 as a reader and had such a wonderful time meeting people and...
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Oct 20, 2016
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Flash Fiction Monday -Something New
“How do you feel?” Raul asked. Angelo burrowed closer, his cheek pressed against the soft black cotton of Raul’s T-shirt. “Drunk.” His...
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Sep 19, 2016
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Flash Fiction Monday – No Joke
Zach paused and nodded toward the sign on the chain link fence inside of the research facility. “Ya gotta wonder what made them put that...
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Sep 12, 2016
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Flash Fiction Monday – Not Like the Movies
It isn’t like the movies. Vampires aren’t chalk white with pointy fangs and glowing red eyes. Sunlight and crosses have no effect and...
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Aug 22, 2016
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Flash Fiction Monday – Queen Cecile
In June of last year, I wrote a flash called Protector of the Night Spirits. The photo below sparked an idea and I’ve continued the...
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Aug 1, 2016
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Flash Fiction Monday – The Power of Suggestion
It’s been a difficult couple of weeks for me with writing. Two friends are going through rough times in their lives, I passed the...
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Jul 18, 2016
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Flash Fiction Monday – Travis and Santiago
“I have to go.” Travis’ tone was reluctant. Santiago burrowed closer, his grip tightening around Travis’ waist. “Are you sure?” “You know...
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Mar 14, 2016
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Flash Fiction Monday – Empty Room
Josh glanced over his shoulder, the garden hose hanging limply from his hand, the newly-planted hydrangeas forgotten. A few yards away,...
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Jan 25, 2016
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Flash Fiction Monday – Ebb and Flow
Ebb and Flow The late-afternoon light made the apartment glow. It was peaceful, almost romantic. Luke had noticed it just before he...
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Jan 18, 2016
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Flash Fiction Monday – Beacon
The umbrella shone like a warning light at the end of the walkway. Against the sodden wood and dreary sky, the red seemed eye-wateringly...
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Nov 30, 2015
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Mittens and Clay
Clay swirled his brush across the paper, filling in the sky behind the little red house he’d painted. Below, two stick figures with dark...
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Nov 23, 2015
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Flash Fic Monday – Dive
Charles watched, heart in his throat, as Emanuel leapt from the cliff. His form was perfect, his body knifing through the air as he...
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Nov 9, 2015
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Flash Fiction Monday – Flying
Hollywood wasn’t good for much of anything, but Michael had to give it some credit. Over the years it had proven quite useful. History...
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Nov 2, 2015
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Flash Fic Monday – Excitement
On the path in front of him, Kurt stopped in his tracks and Victor’s feet slid on the dew-damp grass as he tried to do the same. He...
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Oct 19, 2015
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Flash Fic Monday – Can So
Can So Jose choked on his beer. Once he stopped sputtering and coughing, he managed to gasp out a few words. “Roland, you’re nuts. On a...
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Aug 10, 2015
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Flash Fic Monday – Universal Glow
Universal Glow Seth dug his fingers into the sand below him, letting it sift through his fingers. He did it over and over, letting the...
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Jul 27, 2015
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Flash Fic Monday – The Protector of the Night Spirits
The Protector of the Night Spirits Flames shot from the side of the plane where it had been hit, sparks glittering and exploding like...
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Jun 8, 2015
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