NYC Midnight Short Story Challenge

Short Story Spotlight: Cows Can't Speak

I came second in my group for Round 1 of the NYC Midnight Short Story Challenge 2024, and I would like to share the story I wrote here. Genre: Sci-Fi Subject: Cath and release Character: A runner-up Max words: 2,500 Some things the judges liked: The narrative voice is

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Short Story Spotlight: The Story of the Waterer

Enjoy my latest Reedsy story below. It was written in response to the following prompt: Imagine an origin myth that somebody might use to explain an eclipse, or some other celestial event. Happy reading! The Story of the Waterer AZYX 963 stretched his arms. They creaked with the sound of

NYC Midnight 250-word Microfiction Challenge

Short Story Spotlight: Metamorphosis

I placed 3rd in my group for the NYC Midnight 250-word Microfiction Challenge (which means I am on to the third and final round). For your enjoyment, I am copying the story here. Assigned genre: Sci-Fi Assigned action: Giving a child a bath Assigned word: dial Some of my favorite

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Writing Prompt Challenge #6: Hero HQ

This is the sixth and final writing prompt provided to me by fan Chet on my Facebook page. After this, I will see if people want to vote on the stories so I can send the winner a signed copy of The Reality Warper. Otherwise, I'll draw a

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Writing Prompt Challenge #5: Dear Santa

This writing prompt was provided by Gideon: Calvin, of Calvin & Hobbs fame, put an advertisement in the paper, advertising for a new dad, with specific specifications. Happy reading! Dear Santa Dear Santa, Instead of the usual letter, I have saved all my pocket money in order to take out

The Others

FEEDBACK REQUESTED: The Others Opening Paragraphs

The Others is Book #2 in The Adventures of Evelyn Acorn (Book #1 being The Reality Warper). I still have a way to go, but I would love to get some feedback on the opening paragraphs as they stand so far from my fans. Here goes... The Others Opening Paragraphs

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Writing Prompt Challenge #4: I Wish

Today's writing prompt challenge was provided by Stephen: One of the eggs was not like the others... I know Stephen "fairly" well, so I know he's thinking something like 'a duck egg among the chicken eggs,' but I'm thinking something

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Writing Prompt Challenge #3: Mine

Fan Amelia gave me some options: Writing Prompts 1. A dying fire 2. Red hair in messy braids 3. A grey fox with silver eyes 1. Thin blankets 2. The last autumn leaf on the tree 3. Green eyes with tears 1. A storm 2. The old oak tree 3.

Writing Challenges

Writing Prompt Challenge #2: After the Gates Close

The second writing prompt given to me by my fans is from Lesley: What zoo animals think of humans and what they say to each other when all the visitors have gone home. I immediately thought that it had to be a kids story, maybe something that gets illustrated someday.

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Writing Prompt Challenge #1: The Creature

I asked my Facebook followers to send me writing prompts. I promised to write them each a story between 100 and 1,000 words. People still have a few more days to submit, but I thought I would go ahead and get started. The first prompt is from Laurie: Young

Earthquake House

FEEDBACK REQUESTED: Earthquake House Opening Paragraphs

Feedback requested! Below are the opening paragraphs of the best thing I have ever written. Before I start looking for an agent for Earthquake House, I want to make sure that the opening lines draw people in. Before you dive in, you might find this summary of the story useful.

Reedsy Short Story

Short Story Spotlight: Mushrooms and Mice

This is my last 'old' Reedsy story to post! Short Story Spotlights will be a little more sparse after this, as you'll have to wait for me to actually write new stuff. Mushrooms and Mice is a short story about how even little people can turn

Reedsy Short Story

Short Story Spotlight: Family Is...

Today's short story spotlight (originally posted on my Reedsy blog) is all about making a deal with the devil. Our heroine, Matilda, is just the right sort of person to come out on top. . .if she's smart enough. Family Is. . . was written in response to the

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VIDEO Sunday Story: Misty and Luna

My very talented friend, A.M. Page, wrote a picture book! I thought I would give you a taste by reading it here. Check it out for yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Misty-Luna-M-Page/dp/B0CFDJ3TJL 0:00 /5:06 1×

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Short Story Spotlight: Below and Above

Below and Above is a bit of a weird one... but what did I expect when I picked one of last year's Halloween prompts? Write a story where ghosts and the living coexist. Happy reading! Below and Above Brecti smiled warmly at her father when he came to

Reedsy Short Story

Short Story Spotlight: Alfonso and the Duke

Written originally for my Reedsy.com blog, Alfonso and the Duke is a fun, fantastical tale of a demon tempting a knight to act against his principles...or is it? This story was written in response to the following prompt: Write a story about a warrior who doesn’t want

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March 2024 Writing Update

First week of the month seems like a good time to do a writing update, so here ya go: 🏠Earthquake House I know I said that v6 was almost done back in Feb, but now it is REALLY almost done. I feel good about it. I am on my second-to-last

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VIDEO Sunday Story: Mittens' Return

Yes, I'm really pleased with Mittens' Return, so much so that I decided to read it as well! 0:00 /7:13 1×

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Short Story Spotlight: Mittens' Return

I had SO MUCH FUN writing this one! I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. Mittens' Return was written in response to this prompt: Write a story in the form of a letter, or multiple letters back and forth. Mittens' Return To

Reedsy Short Story

Short Story Spotlight: The Numbers

Instead of linking out to my blog at Reedsy.com, I am going to reproduce the stories here, moving forward. It will reduce the number of clicks you have to go through to read the thing. Today's story is called The Numbers and it was written in response

Reedsy Short Story Blog

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VIDEO Sunday Story: Almost Over

Do you prefer to listen to your stories rather than read them? You're in luck! Almost Over (which can be read here) is now also a video. 0:00 /8:35 1×

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Short Story Spotlight: Blood and Water

Blood is thicker than water... That means our loyalty should lie with our family, not our friends. Right? A lot of people don't know the full phrase, but I do. I used this idea in a story I wrote for my Reedsy.com blog, Blood and Water, in

Reedsy Short Story

Short Story Spotlight: Silent Hero

I've written my February 2024 story for my blog on Reedsy! This one was fun--I find that I've been enjoying writing stories in the form of letters or diary entries. There's something about the medium that keeps me super focused. This month's

Sunday Story

VIDEO Sunday Story - Extract from The Reality Warper Chapter 2

You can read a bit of Chapter 1 here, but I thought I would try something a little different for Chapter 2. Enjoy! (The Reality Warper can be purchased here.) 0:00 /10:19 1×