Author Archives: Val

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Flash fiction: Puppy Love at the Folk Art Museum

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is to write about falling in love in a museum. Today’s tale comes to us from Val Muller, author of the kidlit mystery series Corgi Capers. Puppy Love at the Folk Art … Continue reading

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Flash fiction: Mom’s Weekend Off by Val Muller

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is to write a story that features a springtime ritual. Today’s tale comes to us from Val Muller, author of the Corgi Capers kidlit mystery series. Stay tuned for an illustrated re-release … Continue reading

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