I was going to write something about writing when you can’t write (which I may still do), but due to time constraints I couldn’t quite get it together. Here’s a similar bit of advice from earlier in the year. Today I’ll do a better job of carving out writing time than I did yesterday. Writing,… Continue reading From the Vault: Write Whenever, Right Now
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Flash Fiction: Within the Church
For the Terribleminds Flash Fiction challenge “200 Words At A Time: Part One” – I’m curious to see what people make of this. “This is never going to work.” The witch looked over her shoulder as she drew the pentagram on the wall with red chalk. “If you have a better idea, Father, I’m all… Continue reading Flash Fiction: Within the Church
A Peek at Godslayer
I may not be participating in NaNoWriMo to its letters, but with Cold Streets rewritten to the point of demanding test readers (more on Friday), it’s time to turn my attention to my un-rewritten fantasy novel Godslayer. It doesn’t count as NaNoWriMo because (1) technically parts of it were already written before November, and (2)… Continue reading A Peek at Godslayer
Flash Fiction: Mission to Sirius
This week, for The Subgenre Smash-And-Grab, the d20 Ring picked Space Opera and Technothriller. The intelligence report appeared one letter after another on Commander Dane’s data-pad, red letters turning green as they were decrypted by the star cruiser Intrepid‘s onboard AI. He frowned, and turned to the lieutenant keeping pace with him as he strode… Continue reading Flash Fiction: Mission to Sirius
Flash Fiction: Back It Up
This week at Terribleminds, we were asked to use a random song title. Cornelius remembered the morning’s breakfast all too clearly. “Bah!” One of the consuls, Gaius Terentius Varro, shot to his feet and stabbed a finger at the other. “You’re as spineless as your beloved Fabius! Give me one good reason why we don’t… Continue reading Flash Fiction: Back It Up
Flash Fiction: Strict Instructions
Normally, this would be where I share with you the latest story I cobbled together for this week’s challenge over at Chuck Wendig’s Terribleminds. But this week, I can’t do that. Nope. Chuck gave strict instructions this week. You can go here to find out what they are, and then hunt down my entry. I… Continue reading Flash Fiction: Strict Instructions
Flash Fiction: Dead Girl's Island
Dark Island by Steve Carter This week Chuck at Terribleminds had us roll for our titles. The boat’s small outboard motor lost its place as the only sound when Jessica spoke. “I still don’t think this is a good idea.” Carl rolled his eyes. “Yeah, you’ve made that pretty clear. But we need you, Jess.… Continue reading Flash Fiction: Dead Girl's Island
Flash Fiction: The Voice of Anise
Courtesy Panoramio To conclude The Cooperative Cliffhanger I chose to finish the story started by Jessica called Counting Down. Time is relentless. The seconds never stop ticking away, inching us closer to our destinies. Anise reflected on this as her mental countdown towards the execution got shorter and shorter. Two minutes, ten seconds. She looked… Continue reading Flash Fiction: The Voice of Anise
Flash Fiction: The Cave At The Bottom Of The Sea
What follows is my contribution to The Cooperative Cliffhanger, Part One, over at Terribleminds. She was pushing herself through the third squeeze she’d found when she heard his voice again. “Your heart rate is elevated, Doctor Simmons. Everything okay?” Simmons sighed. “I’m starting to regret letting the med-techs wire me up. Other than that, it’s… Continue reading Flash Fiction: The Cave At The Bottom Of The Sea
Flash Fiction: The Long Hallway
This week’s challenge from Terribleminds combined with a spin of the d20 ring resulted in the following. I stumble out of my room in the middle of the night. It isn’t really my room. I don’t live there. I’ve been staying there, sleeping there when I can sleep, but I don’t live there. I’m trying… Continue reading Flash Fiction: The Long Hallway
