Author Archives: Val

Flash fiction: The Easiest Job in the League

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is to write a story in which the main character is a creative writing teacher. Today’s tale comes to us from Val Muller, who is so busy revising and illustrating her Corgi … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: planetary alignment

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Val

Today, February 28, 2025, is a planetary alignment, in which 7 planets—Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—appear on the same side of the sun, allowing us to view them all (mostly) by eye (or telescope). Several people asked … Continue reading →

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Poetry: Starmen by Val Muller

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is to write a poem about winter. Today’s tale comes to us from Val Muller, author of the kidlit mystery series Corgi Capers. Starmen By Val Muller Going stir-crazy on the craft, … Continue reading →

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Poetry: Curtain

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is to write a piece involving a source of light (this can be taken literally or metaphorically). Today’s poem comes to us from Val Muller, author of the Corgi Capers kidlit mystery … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction: The Fancy Wrapping Paper Exchange Club

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is “winter is coming,” and today’s tale comes to us from Val Muller, author of the kidlit mystery series Corgi Capers. Look for releases of books 4 and 5 in 2025! The … Continue reading →

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Flash fiction: Howl by Val Muller

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is “Halloween with a twist.” Today’s tale comes to us from Val Muller, author of the Corgi Capers mystery series. Howl by Val Muller The sun rose in rays cutting through the … Continue reading →

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Flash fiction: The Inaugural Launch of the Hammingway County Library Book Club by Val Muller

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This week’s assignment is to write a story in which a celebration coincides with a weather anomaly. This week’s tale comes to us from Val Muller, author of the kidlit mystery series Corgi Capers. The … Continue reading →

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Flash fiction: Running in the Rain

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This week’s assignment is to write a story that begins with the words “and then it started to rain.” Today’s tale comes to us from Val Muller, the author of The Corgi Capers kid lit … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Mothers and Daughters

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Val

This post was supposed to go live on Mother’s Day, after my mom opened her gift. But one of my daughters (we are thinking the baby) gave me strep and a sinus infection, so we had to postpone a Mother’s … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction: Art Show at the Swim Meet

Posted on May 9, 2024 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers. The prompt for this month is to write about a mishap involving paint. Today’s tale comes to us from Val Muller, author of the kidlit mystery series Corgi Capers. Art Show at the Swim Meet … Continue reading →

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