TweetYeah, those two go together like peanut butter and mustard. If you’re not aware, Mercury is in retrograde for the next two weeks. You might not know what that means, but you can find out via the Old Farmer’s Almanac. Now you know why you’re fighting with the neighbor over his dog pooping in your …
TweetI never appreciated ‘positive heroes’ in literature. They are almost always cliches, copies of copies, until the model is exhausted. I prefer perplexity, doubt, uncertainty, not just because it provides a more ‘productive’ literary raw material, but because that is the way we humans really are. Jose Saramago, Wikipedia Jose Saramago-Portugal’s Voice of Conscience
TweetIt’s no secret to anyone who knows me knows I am a Stephen King fan. While there are some of his books I don’t care for, the truth is the man can grab you by the nether regions and take you on a journey whether you want to go or not. He is the epitome …
TweetWhen I first started writing flash fiction, I was lucky enough to fall into a workshop of writers who were amazing people. They had a profound influence on my writing, and without them I’m not sure where I’d be right now in my writing career. Workshops are tricky things–they can make or break you as …
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TweetI have a number of writing and editing books, like most editors and writers. Each one has given me a different perspective and support when I seem to need it most. The trick is to take what speaks to you and chuck the rest. Not everyone writes the same nor should they. Just use what …
Tweet The internet is a wonderful place for writers. All the inspiration and information you could possibly need is only a click away, whether you’re writing fiction or non-fiction. Keeping focused and on track is important, and by knowing what you’re looking for and where to find it can save you hours of internet travel. …
TweetA post on my private blog was the inspiration for this one — I was having a restless night, wrestling with the hamsters. You know, the rodents that run around in your head chasing each other, nibbling on their tails, chewing the furniture and pooping on the floor. Yes, you know what I’m talking about. …
Tweet Yep, it’s Friday, and it’s a Flash Fiction Friday. The Rules: 1. 500 words or less. 2. Inspiration in the form of a quote, phrase, word, or photo can be found here every week. You can incorporate the prompt in your piece, or not. It’s meant more as a jumping off place than anything …
