It feels weird to write, but I think I’ve written as many novels as I have short stories. As I’ve finished a second draft, I’ve enjoyed the process. Editing is admittedly a weak part of my writing skill. I think it’s easy to spend so much time on a piece that I become blind toContinue reading “Publishing Short Stories”
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Flash Friday #46
Djinn (Note: This was a story idea I had and I tried some things out in this world. This was to be part of the introduction to the world. Enjoy!) Night fell on Mar-ha-shesh, and in the Apricot Palace silence fell. Tomorrow the host would march out the Sun Gate and win the Qvizartch-Sha-shen theContinue reading “Flash Friday #46”
The Quest #38
Two up and I don’t remember if I’ve gotten any rejections since the last posting. I trust my document to be accurate, even if my memory isn’t. I currently have six active queries. I might have a lot more, but I marked all those over a year old as nos. I’ve continued editing the shortContinue reading “The Quest #38”
Flash Friday #45
Tinder The world was never quite right. Things never worked out for the ones who needed them. Ellee was one of those for whom nothing worked out. How else does a young woman find herself standing guard outside at night, with nothing but a stick to guard herself. The stick was sharp, but thatContinue reading “Flash Friday #45”
Short Stories
I’ve been starting and stopping things all summer long. I’ve written half of my YA book, not quite sure if its working. Regardless, as I’ve been writing things, I’ve occasionally taken a break to write a short story. My aim with them is to get published in a magazine. If I can get into one,Continue reading “Short Stories”
Flash Friday #44
(Sorry I’m late on this one.) Tech Support “Life Support, failing,” said the too calm robotic voice. There was no blaring alarm, no flashing red lights. It was just that voice, saying over and over for hours. It spoke over a tone of bland hold music. Her crew was buried deep in the wiring, tryingContinue reading “Flash Friday #44”
The Quest #37
Two up and one down. I’ve had to remake my query etter to fix the troll/ogre issue. We will see if that makes a difference. In conducting my search this week, I search for associate agents as well as agents proper. I don’t know if it is a good idea as associates are younger agentsContinue reading “The Quest #37”
Flash Friday #43
Milliner “Welcome. Welcome,” said the man with the toothless grin. “Welcome to Mashinko’s Hat Shop.” Three hats wobbled dangerously on his head. The first was a wide-brimmed sun hat, the second a knit cap that had some sort of rigidness, and the third a paper party hat. “Are you Mashinko?” I asked. “Yes. Today.” TheContinue reading “Flash Friday #43”
What’s in an Ogre?
I’m sorry that I forgot to post something. It just slipped my mind. I was trying to come up with something to write today, and landed on a little quandary. In my edits of The Worth of a Stone, the book that I am seeking an agent for, There were two small but pervasive things.Continue reading “What’s in an Ogre?”
Flash Friday #42
Assassin Wind whispered through the room, touching the drapes. A shiver passed through the room. Laying on the large sumptuous bed, an elderly woman rose her elbows and peered into the dark room. The room was silent, but she was certain. “Who are you?” she whispered into the darkness. No one moved. The darkness remainedContinue reading “Flash Friday #42”
