This week’s flash fiction challenge over at Carrot Ranch was too good to pass up: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that pairs mashed potatoes with a superpower. It can be in any circumstance, funny or poignant. Enjoy! Blown Cover Anyone who thinks having superpowers is so cool doesn’t have a sister. McKenzie…
Meet Sulu. Sulu is a four-month-old domestic shorthair. They say he’s a “brown tiger” or “tabby” or something. We don’t really know because we got him as a stray from the shelter five days ago, and since I penned a post about Meeker when he was a kitten (hence the “other” in the title), I…
Today I’m over at Writing and Wellness discussing . . . let’s say making the best of things. Though I did laugh at Colleen’s tweet about the post this morning. I know what you’re thinking: Ooh, bad reviews and seasonal depression?? Sign me the hell up for that. Don’t worry. It won’t make you want to…
Halloween is coming, and I get to be a part of a fun (and creepy) event along with the other authors of the Dark Visions Anthology. The best part is the event is online, so you don’t even have to wear pants. https://www.facebook.com/events/808074332696407/ Listen to the authors read their stories from the anthology, play games,…
A while back I did a post wondering if there are really 115 synonyms for “walk.” It was more a goofy exploration into how some of those synonyms would look in gif form than a genuine dive into the question. That said, I still have yet to promenade anywhere. Weird. Anyway, today I’m tackling “said”…
Originally posted on Allison Maruska:
My son and my mom are officially the same height. I’m taller than they are. But I digress. My son has always been above average on the growth curve. Now, having just turned twelve, he’s caught up to his grandmother. He’s tall. And she’s . . . less than tall.…
Originally posted on Writing to be Read:
October is the month for scary things, and a horror anthology filled with spine chilling short stories from over thirty authors is the perfect read for the season. The release of Dan Alatorre’s compilation of Dark Visions anthology is October 15th, and you won’t want to miss it. In…
