Category Archives: Published

Bad Writing Happens

Boy, I’ve been in a funk lately. And, my writing suffers on those days. Then again, my writing sometimes suffers on a good day. It just happens. Not every minute spent crafting stories results in poetic prose or well-formed plots. … Continue reading

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On Taking a Bye Week.

Right in the middle of the season, professional football players get a bye week. On injured reserve or not, they kick up their feet that Sunday and watch everyone else mix it up on the turf, cut across the field, … Continue reading

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Put on your listening ears, we’re reading.

This week, I am part of a virtual literary salon. Last December, my story, “If It Wasn’t for Sylva”, was published in an anthology. As a bit of promotion for the book, E. Victoria Flynn, Stephen Penner, and I made … Continue reading

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Recovering, Published, and a Flash Fiction Flashback

I’m coming off of a weekend sequestered at home because of a marathon run-in with a stomach bug. That virus is still lingering in corners, threatening to zap the last standing victim. In fact, it may have just tagged my … Continue reading

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Sweaters, Shoes, and Books: More on Letting Go

Last Sunday, I wrote about cleaning out and clearing out and making way for all things new. Part of that process includes a giveaway: gifts from my shelves to yours. Don’t get me wrong. This isn’t about, “hey, I just … Continue reading

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