Spark Flash Fiction’s summer issue theme of Destination: Love has me all giddy over the travel romance genre. We’ve received some cute stories so far, and I can’t wait to read all the submissions! The adventurous summertime theme reminded me of several fun novels I’ve…
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Happy Independence Day!
The Boston Tea Party, taxation without representation, the Battle of Concord, and the Continental Congress . . . If you paid any attention in US History class, you know where I’m going. Today marks 248 years since America declared her independence from the British. Happy…
Submissions Are Open for Spark’s Summer Issue
Summertime is the season for adventure and travel. Summer trips are made for cutting loose and living a little. While the destination is key, the journey is important, too. For Spark Flash Fiction’s summer issue, we’ve chosen the theme of travel in Destination: Love. Award-winning…
Playing Catch-up and Going with the Flow
The past several weeks have been a whirlwind! Little Bit finished her freshman year of high school. I co-taught an educational workshop on flash fiction with a writing sister. Then I scooted up to my favorite writing conferece for five days of amazing fellowship, learning,…
I’m Co-Teaching a Class on Flash Fiction Tonight
The 540 Writing Community is a big part of my writing life; I’ve mentioned it before. It’s a wonderful group of fellow writers, editors, agents, and other industry professionals. The group hosts daily write-ins, and each Thursday evening the 540 offers an educational presentation. Tonight,…