Flash fiction: The Red Duck

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This week’s prompt is to write a story in which something red plays a role. Today’s tale is from Val Muller, author of the kidlit mystery series Corgi Capers. The Red Duck By Val Muller It was the kind of week that leaves the house …

Flash Fiction: A Little June Magic by Val Muller

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is “June” because it’s….well, you get the idea! This week’s work comes to us from Val Muller, author of the kidlit mystery series Corgi Capers. Val is at work illustrating the first three books and editing books 4 and 5. A Little …

Fantastic Friday: planetary alignment

Today, February 28, 2025, is a planetary alignment, in which 7 planets—Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—appear on the same …

Poetry: Starmen by Val Muller

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is to write a poem about winter. Today’s tale comes to us from Val …

Poetry: Curtain

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is to write a piece involving a source of light (this can be taken …