Monthly Archive: May 2010

May 31

52/250 Challenge: What Might Have Been

What Might Have Been ‘Little Worlds‘ was the theme for the third week of the 52|250 challenge. I’d like to say I rose to the occasion, but I’m not sure that’s true. I confess that fell back on a cliche for my inspiration, but since my first thought for ‘Little Worlds’ was fairies I feel …

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May 30

Writing Prompt #1

Writing Prompt #1 and other Writerly Pursuits I’ve read several articles lately talking about the importance of blogging on a consistent basis. While I do blog at least twice a week by posting fiction for both #fridayflash and the 52/250 Flash Challenge, I don’t usually post daily. However, I’ve noticed that the blogs I visit …

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May 28

Friday Flash: Love is Blind

Love is Blind “Welcome to the ‘Smythley Smith Show’ here on the BS Network. I’m your host, Smythley Smith, and I’d like to introduce our 2 guests, Karen and Howard. Their names have been changed for their protection.” Karen looked at the studio audience and gave her husband’s hand a short squeeze. He made no …

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May 24

52/250 Challenge: Fancy

FLASH! Today begins week #2 of the 52|250 challenge! Authors take the challenge to write a flash fiction story of less than 250 words to be submitted by Sunday night every week for a year. I started this as an exercise in meeting deadlines, in addition to #fridayflash and other stories and projects I’m working …

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May 21

Friday Flash: Red Riding Hood Revised

Red Riding Hood Revised is temporarily removed through July 2012. I am very honored to have the story published in the April 2012 issue of Beyond Centauri. *image courtesy of photobucket

May 18

Flash Fiction: Bread of Life

Bread of Life “For I am the bread of life…” quoted Kay, holding the strange green fruit in her hand. Brad looked at her, eyebrow arched. “You’re not really going to eat that thing; are you?” Brad asked. “Why not?” she asked. Her skin held the sunny glow of a week of Caribbean days swimming …

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May 17

52/250 Challenge: Fruit of the Gods

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FLASH! Today marks the inaugural week of the 52|250 challenge! Authors take the challenge to write a flash fiction story of less than 250 words to be submitted by Sunday night every week for a year. I started this as an exercise in meeting deadlines, in addition to #fridayflash and other stories and projects I’m …

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May 16

Poem: Bonsai

Bonsai Words spill onto the page. Sometimes you need the mess to find the clues you leave yourself. *Due to technical problems, I was unable to post #fridayflash this week. However, I encourage everyone to read this week’s submissions and leave feedback.

May 12

Poem: Jumble

JUMBLE All a jumble what should i do? freewriting or something new? but wait i have housework i need to pay the bills just another load oh what else should i do? the words spill on the screen in a jumble like my thoughts i know i’m forgetting something what should i get my spouse? …

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May 07

Friday Flash: Adventures in Dentistry

Adventures in Dentistry Bobby Flattoe loved his job. He’d been scaring little boys and grown men alike from the day he earned his degree and opened shop as a late-night dentist. In addition to this, the services he offered were so unique that he enjoyed an amount of financial freedom and price gouging unparalleled in …

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