While it’s Friday the 13th, it’s also the height of the holiday season, a time for cheer. I’ve gathered some fun links to help you take a few minutes to relax during this hectic and dark month. The first is a personality quiz: find out what ghost from A Christmas …
The anniversary of the passing of a loved one is never easy. But sometimes little signs are there to help us cope. I’ve been rereading (and teaching) The Grapes of Wrath, and one of my favorite characters is the preacher Jim Casy. He quits preaching and goes off on his …
Welcome to The Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is to title the story “Dinner with Mrs. Claus.” This week’s story comes from Cathy MacKenzie. Cathy’s novel, WOLVES DON’T KNOCK, a psychological drama, is available from her locally or on Amazon. MISTER WOLFE, the sequel, coming early 2020. Watch for it! …
Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is “Dinner with Mrs. Claus.” Today’s tale comes to us from Val Muller, author of the Corgi Capers mystery series. Find out more at www.CorgiCapers.com. Val, who usually writes by hand, is currently typing this tale with a wrist brace because of… …
Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is to use the following words or images in a story: whirlwind of leaves, wizened old man, lonely call of an owl, crackling fire. This week’s story comes from Chiara De Giorgi. Chiara dreams, reads, edits texts, translates, and occasionally writes in …
One of my favorite parts about a certain trunk or treat event I take my kids to is that it’s held in the shopping center with the county’s newest library, and there are always copies of the “One Book, One Community” choice available. So while my kids fill their bags …
Welcome to The Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is to use the following words or images in a story: whirlwind of leaves, wizened old man, lonely call of an owl, crackling fire. This week’s story comes from Cathy MacKenzie. Cathy’s novel, WOLVES DON’T KNOCK, a psychological drama, is available from …
Earlier this week, as I was letting my corgis outside in the dark hours of the morning, I happened to look down at my phone. A traffic alert had popped up about an accident along my route. My route to work is not long—15 minutes with no traffic—but is also …
Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is to use the following words or images in a story: whirlwind of leaves, wizened old man, lonely call of an owl, crackling fire. Me Time By Val Muller There he stood, in the strip mall in front of Tropical Palms Spa. …
One of my most enjoyable duties as a teacher is sponsoring the school’s literary magazine. It’s a joy to discuss layout, poetry, and artwork with students and search my school for the best. I was pleased that this past year, our publication earned VHSL’s top honor, Trophy Class. And this …