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January 29, 2021
Dear authors of shorter fiction, a love note…
To those of you who write works with a word count of fewer than 40, 000 words, I appreciate you. You’ve made my life easier during this pandemic. You see, a pretty awful thing had happened to me last year, besides not seeing friends or family in person since before March 2020, besides having autistic …
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January 18, 2021
In the ’Cosm Podcast S1 Ep1: Jamieson Wolf
As Xax would say, “HOLY STARS!” I decided to launch a podcast as a way to connect with authors and creatives I fangirl over, and sure, I’ve been on panels, moderated panels, and went on author interviews, but I never produced a podcast before! I’ve a lot to learn, but I know this is going …
January 10, 2021
Once Upon a Flat (Flash Fiction)
It’s 2021 and time for the monthly fun Flash Fiction Challenge Draw. This year, it’s hosted by author Jeffrey Ricker! For January, we had to write a 1000-words max story that was a fairytale set in a studio apartment in a big city, and there had to be a potted plant in the story. Here’s …
December 29, 2020
2020, A Year I Examine With Hindsight
There is an expression I often use in therapy: “My life is equal parts awful and awesome. As long as the awesome is really awesome, it wins.” To be completely honest, though, it’s difficult for me to write this post because I’m currently managing a depression. Still, sometimes it’s good to examine one’s life, even …
December 14, 2020
Flash Fiction Challenge: November’s and December’s Results
Aw, this is my last summary post for 2020, but that’s okay because the Flash Fiction Draw will continue in 2021, curated by author Jeffrey Ricker! You can follow him on his website and on Twitter to learn more. November’s entries For November, I drew these cards: 3 of spades, 9 of hearts, and the …
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Ooo-la-ahhh… (Flash Fiction)
I did it! I finished my final flash fiction of 2020! The cards drawn meant we had to write an dystopian piece that takes place at the Eiffel Tower, and there had to be a cane in the story. Here’s my entry: Ooo-la-ahhh… December 15. It’s been seven months to the day that I’ve been living in France. …
December 9, 2020
STARGAZERS: Microtales from the Cosmos is now available!
In early 2020, during the remnants of the BeforeTime, I attempted my very first work of microfiction. To my sheer delight, it was accepted by AE Science Fiction for their collection: STARGAZERS: Microtales from the Cosmos (Eds. Paul Jarvey and Erin MacNab). All of the stories had to include the theme of stars in one …
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December 7, 2020
Flash Fiction Challenge 2020: December
Well, the time has come at last for the final 2020 Flash Fiction Challenge. I really enjoyed being the curator during this really heckin’ heck of a year. Thanks a billion to all who participated. Exciting news! Author Jeffrey Ricker will be the curator for 2021. I know he’ll do a great job. Please follow …
November 16, 2020
Better to Believe…Fewer Mutants That Way
Well, I managed to finish my flash fiction for November. The cards drawn meant we had to write an urban fantasy that takes place in a hospital elevator, and there has to be a gun in the story. Here’s my entry: Better to Believe…Fewer Mutants That Way “What floor?” The woman peers at the indicator …
Better to Believe…Less Mutants That Way
Well, I managed to finish my flash fiction for November. The cards drawn meant we had to write an urban fantasy that takes place in a hospital elevator, and there has to be a gun in the story. Here’s my entry: Better to Believe…Less Mutants That Way “What floor?” The woman peers at the indicator …
