Something To Write Home About
Recently, two stories I wrote did well in contests. I know, when you’re a writer you should write for yourself, because you have something to say, because it hurts not to put it down on paper. And I do feel that just entering a contest is a win for me. To meet a deadline, to write something new, to feel…
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Is there a limit to creativity? I’ve been asking myself that lately. I haven’t written anything in quite a while – other than a few very short practice pieces, it’s been a slow year. In fact, it’s been just over a year since I published my book, Ten at the Wedding, and since then I’m not sure I’ve really “finished”…
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Much like writing, I come and go as a reader. When I was a kid I always had my nose in a book, but as an adult, life often gets in the way, whether it’s obligations or other hobbies I’m pursuing. This past spring I did read more than usual, partly because I’m tracking my reading this year. I had…
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This is another in the series of Flash Fiction Challenges put together by photographer Dani over at Postcards from the Mothership and author Christine Hennebury. A few of us write a short piece each week(ish) based on a photo sent to us by Dani. Here’s my entry from this week. Planting I’ve set a timer on my watch. Every afternoon…
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One thing I always intended to do on this blog was post some Flash Fiction – small stories, less than 1000 words, inspired by a quote or a photo or even just a keyword. I even have a list of ideas to share with you. And then I got busy. So goes the way of good intentions, right? The good…
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A band I love, the Trashcan Sinatras, are coming to town this summer. It’s the first time they’ve played here in more than a decade and I’m going, despite the fact that it’s probably been at least that long since I went to a club gig. I’m sure I can blend in with the university crowd still, right? Since I…
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