Jerome stepped onto the long wooden walkway leading up from the stables all the way to the new Main House three levels above. Miguel and Juanito had worked all summer to finish it; the last planks had been laid two … Continue reading →
See other entries here:Morgan Le Fey Three screen names that you’ve hadRogdai, A. Catherine Noon, Amanda Three things you like about yourselfMy eyes, my sense of humor, my creativity Three things you don’t like about yourselfMy nose, my tum tum, … Continue reading →
“Clear the chamber!” Boris shouted, and again in Russian. “Now!” Two more crashes came from the boiler and a gout of flame burst from the side opposite the door. “All clear, Boria. But Larisa and the others – they’re still … Continue reading →
It was July twelfth. She checked her watch again. She’d gotten it as a gift from the staff at the hospital, it had a large digital face and showed the time and the date. The cab let her off on … Continue reading →
This story is my entry for the March Flash Fiction Carnival. The theme is “Letters/Numerals.” I hope you enjoy! ====================================== “How abecedarian,” Marjorie jeered. “You always pick the basic elements, Malcolm.” “Shut up,” Malcolm snapped, repeating ‘alpha, beta, gamma, delta,’ … Continue reading →
Hamlet and Horatio “Ratso! What are you doing back from Wittenberg? Won’t your father flip his wig if you’re not at your studies?” Horatio frowned. “You’re one to talk. You are talking! Who are you talking to, anyway?” “Myself,” Hamlet … Continue reading →
Poker “Full house.” “Shit!” “Again?” “I’m out. My wife’s gonna kill me as it is.” “Who’s in?” “Me.” “Yeah, me too.” “Fine.” “You’re grinning. What’s got you so happy?” “He’s winning, isn’t he?” “Yeah. Good point.” “Deal.” “What’s your game?” … Continue reading →
Letters to a Young Dragon My dearest Son, The time of your fiftieth birthday fast approaches, and it is nearly time for you to go forth, find a mate, and spawn. As my father did for me, and his father … Continue reading →
Wow! March is the MONTH! Flash prompts are coming out of every crack in the sidewalk! Yay! Here’s the newest Flash Fiction Carnival Prompt, due 03/21/2008: Here are a few Spring Holiday Themes to get you thinking: Vernal (Spring) Equinox … Continue reading →
I was thinking about a newsletter I write in my “other life” (you know, the one where I’m not a famous New York Times Bestselling Author), and came up with a thought – why not write a newsletter for my … Continue reading →