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What time it is?? Time for the ORIGINAL FLASHNANO CHALLENGE: Year 13!

Do you love flash fiction? Do you love a good writing challenge? This is where you’ll want to be in November as we challenge you to write 30 stories in 30 days! Created by Nancy Stohlman in 2012 in solidarity with NaNoWriMo,FlashNano is in its 13th year! In 2023 we had over 3,000 participants! (and get access to …

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NOW OPEN: 2025 Retreats in France, Colorado, and Iceland!

Have you been dreaming of joining us on a writing retreat? Maybe 2025 is your year?? FRANCE June 28-July 4, 2025 with Nancy Stohlman and Robert Vaughan in the sunflower fields! GRAND LAKE August 19-24, 2025 with Nancy Stohlman and Kathy Fish, welcoming you back to our always beautiful home state of Colorado! ICELAND October 14-19, 2025 …

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“June” published in Ghost Parachute

I’m thrilled to be included in this beautiful anniversary editon! “June” by Nancy Stohlman (artwork by Dimitri Gregorio) “There’s a version of this story where none of it happens. A version where you don’t vanish on a cold November night, leaving only trails of dust and cryptic love notes on my pillow: Remember me as I …

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SNEAK PEEK: New 2025 Writing Retreats and Guests Announced!

Have you been dreaming of joining us on a writing retreat? Maybe 2025 is your year?? Have you been enjoying the pictures from our Grand Lake and Italy retreats these past months? (Instagram and Facebook) Well, get excited, because we’ll be returning to some of our favorite places and welcoming some new faces (giving Kathy …

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The 12-week Flash Novel Mastermind: registration now open!

Do you have a book inside you? Is it time??? The Flash Novel Mastermind A 12-week creative incubator to get your work across the finish line September 23-December 13 Whether your book is a flash novel, novella, memoir or creative nonfiction, if you are a dedicated writer, drawing on the skills of flash fiction, then this …

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MEXICO Retreat: One spot just opened!

Give yourself what you really want this Mother's Day! xoxo

LAST CHANCE: August 19-30: Love Your Book: Ten Days to Launch, Develop, and Gain Momentum on Your Flash Novel, Novella, or Memoir

When a story speaks to us–when it chooses us–we must listen. "Love Your Book": 10 Days to Launch, Develop, and Gain Momentum on your Flash Novel, Novella, or Memoir August 19-30, 2025

Upcoming Workshop August 19-30: Love Your Book: Ten Days to Launch, Develop, and Gain Momentum on Your Flash Novel, Novella, or Memoir

When a story speaks to us–when it chooses us–we must listen. "Love Your Book": 10 Days to Launch, Develop, and Gain Momentum on your Flash Novel, Novella, or Memoir August 19-30, 2025

Saturday, June 1: 35th Annual Poetry Rodeo at The Mercury Cafe

I'm thrilled to be part of this annual reading extravaganza: more than12 hours of poetry!! … Continue reading →

Writer’s Digest Virtual Short Story Conference May 17-19

I'm thrilled to be teaching again at the Writers Digest Conference! I'll be teaching on flash fiction endings on Saturday, May 18, at 5 pm MST. The entire weekend will be a blast.