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Author Archives: Val
Flash Fiction: Service by Tom Robson
Welcome to the Spot Writers. The prompt for February is to use the following in a story: “How could she (or he) do a thing like that?” This week’s flash fiction comes to you from Tom Robson. Check out his … Continue reading
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Flash Fiction: Consequence by Cathy MacKenzie
Welcome to the Spot Writers. The prompt for February is to use the following in a story: “How could she (or he) do a thing like that?” (Inspiration came to Cathy as a result of a recent birth; no, not … Continue reading
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Stormborn by Val Muller
Welcome to the Spot Writers. Today’s contribution comes from Val Muller, author of the kidlit mystery series Corgi Capers. Speaking of kids, Val just had one (!), and the story of her birth during an epic blizzard is one for … Continue reading
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Fantastic Friday: Unsung Heroes
As many of you may know, I went into labor during the recent crippling snowstorm and had to rely on emergency personnel to transport me to the hospital. Heroes like the responders who braved the storm never get enough thanks. … Continue reading
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Flash Fiction: How Could He Do a Thing Like That? by RC Bonitz
Welcome to the Spot Writers. Today’s contribution comes from RC Bonitz, author of DANGEROUS DECISIONS, which was released in September. The prompt for this month is “how could he do a thing like that?”. HOW COULD HE DO A THING … Continue reading
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Writer Wednesdays: Inspired Words with Jennifer Leeper
Today I had the chance to chat with fellow Barking Rain Press author Jennifer Leeper. Jennifer is the author of Padre: The Narrowing Path (description at bottom of post), a book I very much enjoyed. Check out Jennifer’s advice on … Continue reading
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Fantastic Friday: Early Jedi Training
Since early on in this pregnancy, Yoda has seemed highly aware that something different is happening. Whether it was “protecting” me from his sister or my husband, or following me around the house, or guarding the hallway while I shower, … Continue reading
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Book Review: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
After hearing so much about this book, I asked for it for Christmas, and it was the first new book I read this year. I read it a bit each morning while eating breakfast. When I begin reading books this … Continue reading
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Fantastic Friday: Life and Art—and David Bowie
Teaching English literature, I often encounter the theme of life versus art. Does art mirror life? Does life mirror art? I awoke to a shock this week—like millions of others—to learn that David Bowie had passed away after an 18-month-long … Continue reading
Flash Fiction: Synced In by Val Muller
Welcome to the Spot Writers. This week’s flash fiction comes to you from Val Muller, author of the young adult novel The Scarred Letter, a book dealing with bullying and truth in a world that lives a lie. The prompt … Continue reading
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