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The Show Must Go On

#BlogBattle: Ticket Some people make it through their entire lives without incident. ‘Some people’ were not Gloria VanGlidden. No, Gloria was a walking, talking disaster of an incident. Not a day went by without something sidelining her activity. And it didn’t seem to matter how well she kept her day planner organized either. “Oh, snot […]

#BlogBattle Week 57 “Ticket” Entries & Voting

*** Please, please don’t be afraid to tell me if I’ve missed adding your story! I don’t want to leave any out, and I’d rather you bopped me on the head than miss your contribution! Thanks. *** #BlogBattle 57 Story Theme:Ticket (basic rules at the bottom of the post) Post your story by 11:59 PM […]

Door Number . . .

#BlogBattle 56: Indiscriminate genre: fantasy/mystery/suspense There are one or two small liptrips but otherwise here’s a silly recording of the story! The lights were bright, blinding her, but the sound of the crowd cheering drown out all her insecurities. She shielded her eyes with one hand and waved to the audience with the other. Brigitte […]

#BlogBattle 56 “Indiscriminate” Entries & Voting

*** Please, please don’t be afraid to tell me if I’ve missed adding your story! I don’t want to leave any out, and I’d rather you bopped me on the head than miss your contribution! Thanks. *** #BlogBattle 56 Story Theme:Indiscriminate (basic rules at the bottom of the post) Post your story by 11:59 PM […]

Interview with #BlogBattle “Feather” Winner: Andy D.

Another great story theme has produced another great winner. Andy hailsfromThe Whale & the Petunias. He’s a newbie to the #BlogBattles, but we are so glad to have him join the ranks with his creative talent. It’s amazing to me, each week, to see all the creativity and talent brought out by imagination and a […]

Leviathan Deep

A herald of a time long since passed. A whisper of the days to come. Its breath fills the air with heat but leaves the bones of men chilled with unutterable fear. This is the story given from generation to generation. It was a story Kepheushad heard over and over from his Assyrian great-grandmother. He’d […]

#BlogBattle 55 “Leviathan” Entries & Voting

#BlogBattle 55 Story Theme:Leviathan And for clarification’s sake, Google offers: Leviathan (/lᵻˈvaɪ.əθən/; Hebrew: לִוְיָתָן, Modern Livyatan, Tiberian Liwyāṯān ; “twisted, coiled”) is a sea monster referenced in the Tanakh, or the Old Testament. This word has become synonymous with any large sea monster or creature. (basic rules at the bottom of the post) Post your […]

Interview with Helen Jones, #BlogBattle “Hair” Winner

I’m far behind on my interviews, but we’ll get caught up! A few weeks ago the lovely Helen Jones from Journey to Ambethwon our “Hair” Blog Battle with her story,Behind the Mask. It is a power bit of historical fiction. I hope you’ll swing over and take a gander. But first, let’s get to know […]

Auntie’s Bookstore, Other Fun, and Me

We are preparing for an exciting weekend here in Spokane, Washington. There are stacks of books waiting to be signed, ready to find a new home with you. There are activities galore being prepared in downtown for the enjoyment of kids and grownups alike. It’s just going to be a great weekend! Auntie’s Bookstore will […]

#BlogBattle 54 “Feather” Entries & Voting

#BlogBattle 54 Story Theme:Feather (basic rules at the bottom of the post) Post your story by 11:59 PM PST on Tuesday! I add them here throughout the day on Tuesday. Look for stories using #BlogBattle on Twitter, too! Wednesday, the poll gets added. Be sure to read them all. All the links will open in […]