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A Short and Sweet Valentine’s Story

Rainy Red Square by Misha Sokolnikov, flickr

A short and sweet flash fiction piece I have posted on Simily! For every view, I get two cents! Yay!

Happy Valentine’s!

Valentine’s Retro Live Stream

I love this. And “watching” on the old-timey TV—or is it a VCR TV Combo.

Happy Saturday to you.

Margaret

Another Day for Busking

Summer is late by Emile Athanasiou, flickr

Good morning! And it’s another day for busking. On Simily yesterday, I posted a short flash fiction piece, something I originally posted on this blog five years ago. I wrote the piece for the occasion of the inauguration of the former president. The sentiments expressed are still felt as deeply and the situation still applies as we head toward another election. Every view I get for a post on Simily equals two cents, so I would be much obliged.

I have also set up shop for providing editing services for a minimal fee or voluntary donation in exchange for my chance to gain experience. If you read my blog, you’ll know I’ve taken a couple of editing courses, one at the University of Washington and one at the University of Chicago, and I hope to complete a certificate in editing with a specialization in fiction. I also have an MFA in Fiction, a BA in English Literature, and an MA in Adult Education. If you or someone you know is interested in any level of editing, please see my website for contact information.

Busking: Support me

Typist…by henry, flickr

Hi! I’m sorry I haven’t posted in a few days. I’ve been in a bit of a panic, as indicated in my last post, regarding rising rental costs here in central Florida. But now, it seems I’ve resigned to hunkering down where I am for another year, starting to sell a lot of my stuff, and possibly moving when a renewal offer is on the table again.

I am taking the challenge by the horns and setting up ways to bring in a little extra money. On a new writing platform called Simily, I have set up an account where I can post my stories, interact with other writers, and get paid when I receive views. It’s two cents per story view, but I expect the site audience to grow and the corresponding passive income to grow as well. If you would like to help me, or if you’re just curious, check out my profile to get links to my stories. I will be adding more over time.

And check out the site as a whole while you’re there. Consider subscribing. One thing I like is how easy it is to find content I want to read. I can go to “groups” and I can see the genres and categories writers are posting work to. I can join those groups if I want to post and share and participate in conversations. Or I can read without joining. By being a subscriber to the site, I can follow my favorite writers. Subscribing is not expensive. And because the site is still new, it’s not overwhelming to navigate. It’s still in development, an exciting time to hop on board.

That’s one of my busking projects at the moment. I’ll be back to share more. I hope you are doing well this Friday. Yours truly.—Margaret

Vintage Winter

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Photographer: Reuben R. Sallows (1855 – 1937)

Description:
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View additional photographs by Sallows that are held in other collections at the Reuben R. Sallows Digital Library.

Order a higher-quality version of this item by contacting the Huron County Museum (fee applies).

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Ok, no it’s not that cold here in central Florida, and thank God for Great Clips, but as far as the weather down here is concerned, it was 36 degrees in the wee hours of this morning. Many of our warm-weather creatures have it rough right now. This awesome pic is from a Huron County Museum archive on flickr. The date is circa 1917.

In other Florida news, rental prices in Central and South Florida have skyrocketed, up by approximately thirty percent. It has affected me and so many Floridians. I’m a little worried for our state, to say the least, regarding this and other things. I keep thinking about Ola Belle Reed. She was wise and talented. Be well.—Margaret

“Sugar High” in Shambolic Review

My flash fiction “Sugar High” posted today in the Shamboic Reviw. This editor was especially generous with his feedback so I was able to improve the piece. I hope you are well this Saturday. —Margaret

Writing Genie: Editing and Creative Services

Photo by Etienne Girardet on Unsplash

I have been wanting to start a freelance business for quite some time and today I felt motivated to launch my website! My services include creative coaching, developmental editing, line editing, and writing. You may contact me if interested, or send a colleague along. Only serious inquiries, please. The initial consultation is free! I will be writing more about this later as well as posting to my site, so follow me there as well! I hope you are having a good Friday.—Margaret __ATA.cmd.push(function() { __ATA.initDynamicSlot({ id: 'atatags-26942-61f424e3e063f', location: 120, formFactor: '001', label: { text: 'Advertisements', }, creative: { reportAd: { text: 'Report this ad', }, privacySettings: { text: 'Privacy', } } }); });

Liquid Asylum in The Chamber Magazine

Asylum by @J_Martu, flickr

I’m so happy my horror story “Liquid Asylum” was published today in The Chamber Magazine.

Folk Thursday

Here is a playlist of some of my favorite folk songs and musicians. I put it together about a year ago and I play it often, starting at any point. It’s six hours of pure listening goodness. I hope you are having a good Thursday. —Margaret

Liquid Asylum

Historic Bryce Hospital, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, opened 1861

I am so happy my flash fiction “Liquid Asylum” has been accepted by The Chamber Magazine and may be published as early as Friday. I will post a link when it’s published. It’s a good day.