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Protected: Writing on the Fly #20: The Right Questions (#amwriting)

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Writing on the Fly #18: The Daughter and the Demon – Part 2 (#amwriting)

Note:  Writing on the Fly is a series I do when I write cold.   Very few edits beyond spelling as I see it.  I don’t do outlines.  I just write … Continue reading

November 7, 2016 · Leave a comment

Writing on the Fly #17: The Daughter and the Demon – Part 1 (#amwriting)

Note:  Writing on the Fly is a series I do when I write cold.   Very few edits beyond spelling as I see it.  I don’t do outlines.  I just write … Continue reading

September 27, 2016 · 6 Comments

Writing on the Fly #16: A Place to Rest Our Sorrows (#amwriting)

Note:  I haven’t done one of these in a while.  Writing on the Fly is a series I do when I write cold.   Very few edits beyond spelling as I … Continue reading

September 25, 2016 · Leave a comment

What’s Up Doc #14: The Results Are In — Mindful Things — #NYCMidnight SSC Round 1 GR10

Last night, I waited until 12:05 am for the contest announcements and then went to bed.    What was I doing?   I told myself to go to bed and … Continue reading

March 16, 2016 · 10 Comments

Writing on the Fly #11: Deceiver (#amwriting)

Note:  It is after the deadline for yeah write.   I didn’t make the grids so I’m posting the original “on the fly” 70-something word story I wrote for it (because … Continue reading

February 24, 2016 · 4 Comments

Protected: What’s Up Doc #13: Mindful Things — #NYCMidnight SSC Round 1 GR10

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What’s Up Doc #12: It Is Out of My Hands ( #amwriting )

The deed is done.  It is out of my hands. I have submitted my first short story to a contest for the first time in twenty years. I haven’t gotten … Continue reading

February 1, 2016 · 5 Comments

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

January 26, 2016 · Leave a comment

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

January 21, 2016 · 2 Comments

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

January 16, 2016 · 2 Comments

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

January 15, 2016 · 2 Comments

Writing on the Fly #9: What She Is (Excerpt) — Strange Bedfellows

Note:  This is part of a much larger story from my novella-in-progress.   Writing on the Fly is an exercise I have been using when I have gotten stuck and feel … Continue reading

January 5, 2016 · 2 Comments

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