Tech fails and successes (plus, it’s May!)

Hello, Write Edge readers! First, my most sincere apologies. Last Friday I had every intention of posting my latest Biblio Breakdown episode. I had it all written, recorded, and then…tech fail. In a major way. Long story short — which you all know the ending to — is that I did not, in fact, post the episode.

However, I’ve figured out my tech problems and am thrilled to be posting it this week. I haven’t decided what day yet; I still need to re-record the episode and clean up a few things. Rest assured, however, that it’ll be posted.

Now! On to our normal week of content. First, this week’s short story. I came up with a fun piece of flash today, and it made me smile. Here’s an excerpt:

Just then Janice yanked on his arm, and he found himself powerwalking across the small park while trying to hold onto the hot dog.

“Janice,” he said, “jeez. Will you take it easy?”

“I want to meet our new neighbors,” she said, her speed contradicting her easygoing tone. “What’s the big deal about that?”

Read the whole story now on The Write Edge Writing Workshop!

In the middle of the week, I’ll share a brand new book review. This week is the release of I Thought You Said This Would Work by Ann Garvin. Find out on Wednesday what I thought of this new women’s fiction novel about friendship. Check it out on The Write Edge Bookshelf!

It’s the second quarter of the year, which means we go back to Thursday R.E.A.D.s When I launched this new feature on The Write Edge last year, I tried to focus (mostly) on books I loved. However, once in a while it’s also nice to take a deep dive into books that I didn’t like quite as much. This month I’ll share my thoughts as a Reviewer, Editor, Author, and a Dreamer on Sally Hepworth’s newest novel The Good Sister. The first installment lands this Thursday!

Finally, it’s back to Instagram Fridays. Check out what’s going on in my corner of the world, writing-wise and otherwise, at the end of the week. Look for older posts here on the blog, or go to Instagram and use my handle, @EktaRGarg, to find me (and, hopefully, follow me.)

Have a great day and week, readers!

E.R.G.