Poems Not Prose #6: Writer’s Tug of War (A Haiku – #amwritingpoetry)
I type a story, to lose yourself in its plot. In a file, it sits.
Yeah Write #21: The Walking Stone (#flashfiction)
Left, Huh! Right, Hoh! A hundred voices repeat the rhythm. Devotees heave ropes taught. The megalith rocks, it falls, it waddles — its 5-ton balance engineered by masons’ precision. … Continue reading
Protected: Yeah Write #20: Pecker Bridge (#flashfiction)
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What’s Up Doc #11: What It’s Like ( #amwriting )
You’ve noticed I’ve neglected the blog this past week. I’ve noticed too. I’ve been too busy. Too busy writing! I said yes. I entered the tenth annual NYC Midnight Short … Continue reading
Writing on the Fly #11: What She Is (Excerpt) — Guard Down
Note: I’m feeling quite discouraged today, but I sat down and wrote anyway. For those who are new, WOtF is an exercise I do for myself. I sit and write … Continue reading
Protected: Yeah Write #19: What She Is (Excerpt) — Girlfight ( #amwriting )
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Yeah Write #18: Tank (#flashfiction)
For ninety-two years, she’d leave the tube tank and enter the twenty-six foot deep observation aquarium. She swam melancholy circles; show time simulated life; the people cheered. Saviors opened … Continue reading
Writing on the Fly #10: What She Is (Excerpt) — An Honored Guest
Note: I have been having a real hard time finishing my novella, but I did manage to write something today. Progress at least! “Ojama shimasu.” Troy stared at Inez … Continue reading
What’s Up Doc #10: Would You Read This? ( #amwriting )
Would you please answer three poll questions for me and help me see through this forest of woe? Salutations, readers! I am still plugging away at my novella trying … Continue reading
Diary of an Inconsistent Cook #44: Magic Vegetable Soup #homecooking
I am excited to share this recipe because it is super easy and tasty just the way it is and once you have the base of the soup you can … Continue reading
What’s Up Doc #9: Reigning In The New Year
I am not the sort of person who makes New Year’s resolutions. I have affinity for the lazy and for procrastination and spontaneous bursts of interests. I’m terrible at making … Continue reading
Protected: Yeah Write #17: Incendiary ( #flashfiction )
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Yeah Write #16: High Revelers (#flashfiction)
Nikki stared dumbstruck at the forty-somethings laughing, munching, and oozing on furniture. “Honey!” Her mother gave her a sloppy kiss, “You missed the best chocolate cake ever!” A melted birthday candle … Continue reading
Diary of an Inconsistent Cook #43: Chinese Scallion Pancake (Congyoubing) #homecooking
More bread! Making your own bread is one of the most satisfying things you can accomplish in the kitchen for pennies and just a little effort (think of it … Continue reading
Yeah Write #15: Sharp (Microstory #247)
“When will they melt, Momma!?” We gawked at the cold, avant-garde chandelier. Clear, glass tubes sharpened to icicle points crowded together forming a spiral dangling from invisible wire. “Oh, at … Continue reading
Musings #32: In the Land of No, Remember to Say Yes
My favorite line in one of my favorite books is: There was no one there to tell her she couldn’t. It’s a line from Clan of the Cave Bear by … Continue reading
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