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Flash Fiction: The Fruitcake by Cathy MacKenzie

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers. As the year ends, we’ll focus on the topic of “Endings and New Beginnings.” In keeping with the December theme, a FRUITCAKE must also appear. Today’s post comes from Cathy MacKenzie. Check out her anthology, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Grimm’s Grimmest

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Val

I’d always heard that Grimm’s Fairytales were much more gruesome than the popular Disney versions. I bought this book a while ago and finally picked it up to read. Its introduction is written my Maria Tatar, and it features the … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday (on a Sunday): Music and Time Travel

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Val

I’m excited to announce the official release of my latest novel, The Man with the Crystal Ankh. It’s about a high school student who discovers a hidden talent while playing the violin: by letting her mind relax with her music, … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction: Goodbye by Val Muller

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Val

Welcome to The Spot Writers. The prompt for this month: As the year ends, we’ll focus on the topic of Endings and New Beginnings. Keeping with the December theme, a fruitcake must also appear somewhere in your story. Today’s tale … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: My Spirit Animal

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Val

A few years ago, I went on a trip to Sedona, Arizona. We went for the hiking, but the location attracts many people in search of spiritual guidance and is a beacon of “New Age” trends. As a result, we … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction: A Terrifying Television

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is to use the following five words in a writing: marble, TV, evil, butcher, couch. This week’s post comes from CaraMarie Christy, the young-un of Spot Writers. Visit her blog on Word … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Thankful (Part 2)

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Val

I forgot to post this on Friday, so please excuse the tardiness. After a long weekend of visiting family, I wanted to highlight the simple joys of being together. As an introvert, I can’t help but admit my desire for … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction: Reaching by Dorothy Colinco

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is to use the following five words in a writing: marble, TV, evil, butcher, couch. This week’s post comes from Dorothy Colinco, a new member of the Spot Writers. Visit her new … Continue reading →

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Writer Wednesday: Appreciating Moments

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Val

Writing can be therapeutic, and I love when I can weave in my love for teaching writing with observations about life. As a teacher, I can vouch for the fact that on the day before Thanksgiving (or any) break, “the … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Thankful (part 1)

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Val

Despite the negativity floating around the Internet after the presidential election, I am glad to see so many people celebrating “Thirty Days of Thankful.” The point is to use the month of November to recognize thirty things we are thankful … Continue reading →

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