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Time’s Running Out – Enter the Contest!
In case you haven’t heard or run across this great contest – 2012 Stella Kupferberg Memorial Short Story Contest, you still have time. Deadline is March 2nd by 5 p.m. EST. Subject: “Objects of Desire” – If objects could talk, what stories would they tell? Historical, religious, beloved, passed along, cast aside — every object tells a … Continue reading
A Writer Takes The Challenge — This Time in Beguiling Prose
At the end of January, I challenged my fellow writers/readers with a writing prompt. In my January 30th blog, Two Twenties and a Ten, I put forth my interpretation of a short story using the word, “jejune” and the phrase from Steven Wright, the comedian — “You can’t have everything. Where would you put it?” … Continue reading
The “Tag, You’re It Challenge” – A Fellow Blogger Gives Her Answers!
Click on the link below to see how one of my fellow bloggers/friends, Chitra Yamada responded to my questions. Brigitte’s Questions. Chika (as I call her) answered my challenge questions from my earlier blog — thanks dear friend! Visit and bookmark her blog here….very interesting and fascinating stuff. Her prose is elegant, sure and powerful — the … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day — Romance, Mystery and Mayhem!
I suppose I’ve become a little jaded about Valentine’s Day, thinking of it as primarily a secular, consumer-driven and money-making opportunity for retailers. Not that that’s a bad thing, especially in today’s economy. But, I seriously thought it was more of a money thing, not a romance thing. According to the History.Com, I couldn’t be … Continue reading
Flash Friday!
For those of you who write briefly and brilliantly, I’ve found a list of places where you can submit your flash fiction online. Some are very brief (300 words) and one has a deadline of February 15th, so put forth your best and remember, brevity is a virtue. Happy writing and have a great weekend. … Continue reading
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