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Gathering Storm
You were strong—once. Two hundred fifty years ago, the bright red blood of our fathers and sons stained the ground,...
Read MoreFlash Fiction: One Simple Job
I get hired for one simple job. I might not be the best in my field, but I’m good enough....
Read MoreFlash Fiction: Beauty Pageant
“She’s beauty and she’s grace … ” Esme hummed along to the lyrics playing over the radio. Some guy named...
Read MoreFlash Fiction: Chopped
A skilled chef uses three essential tools: a pan, a knife, and a spoon. The competition is simple. Four special...
Read MoreFlash Fiction: Monopoly
Real Estate – it’s a risky business. Want proof? Let’s try an experiment. Take a handful of people and level...
Read More2022 Reading Wins
In 2022, I read 36 out of 40 books pledged for my annual reading challenge. It was a little disappointing...
Read MoreDown the Rabbit Hole of Reading
I'm a big Karen McManus fan. Her YA thrillers never disappoint. They are brilliantly written with compelling, three-dimensional characters, and...
Read MoreEkphrasis – Kaleidoscope
Ekphrasis: (n.) the use of detailed description of a work of visual art as a literary device. A few months...
Read MoreEkphrasis – Richard Burton as Becket
Ekphrasis: (n.) the use of detailed description of a work of visual art as a literary device. A few months...
Read More2021 Reading Wins (or close seconds)
In 2020, I pledged to read 45 books for my Goodreads annual reading challenge. I’m proud to say that I...
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