Author Archives: Val

Flash Fiction: Graffiti by RC Bonitz

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers. Today’s contribution comes from RC Bonitz, author of critically reviewed, DANGEROUS DECISIONS, which was recently released. The prompt for this month: Opening sentence: “It’s still not clear what started it all.” Closing sentence: “What can … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: First-Day (Finite) Fun

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Val

Happy New Year! I’ve had several discussions with people who dislike holidays that celebrate or designate the passage of time—New Years, birthdays, even Labor Day denoting the end of summer. At times, I even agree. But as my dad always … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction: A Visit from St. Nicholas–and Others by Tom Robson

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers. The prompt for this month is to use these words in a story or poem: star, pine bough, glass bulb, mistletoe. A Visit from Saint Nicholas – and Others. By Tom Robson   (With thanks … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Val

For various reasons, I was not going to read this book. But then my dad bought a copy, read it, and wanted me to read it to see what I thought of it. First: To Kill a Mockingbird. I enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: Happy Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Val

Happy Christmas! This year, so many people are complaining about the difficulty of getting into the Christmas spirit when the weather is hovering around 70 degrees across the East Coast. I don’t share that problem. I have no issues wearing … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction: The Christmas Wreath by Cathy MacKenzie

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers. The prompt for this month is to use these words in a story or poem: star, pine bough, glass bulb, mistletoe. (There is one more word we must use, but Cathy will reveal that mystery … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: First Library

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Val

I was honored last week to attend the holiday party/December meeting of my local writers’ group, where I was surprised with a basket of books for the Little One. Each member of the group brought a children’s book to share … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction: The Elf Who Taught Kindergarten

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers. The prompt for this month is to use these words in a story or poem: star, pine bough, glass bulb, mistletoe. This week’s tale comes from Val Muller, author of the Corgi Capers kidlit mystery … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Once Upon a River by Bonnie Jo Campbell

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Val

A coworker loaned me this coming-of-age story, telling me it is similar to The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, only it’s a young woman (slightly older than Huck) in slightly more modern times. It was an apt description. Margo lives in … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction:

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers. The prompt for this month centres around the theme of autumn (Halloween, crispy leaves, Thanksgiving, a chill in the air, the smell of smoke in the wind—even early Christmas sales). This week’s contribution comes from … Continue reading →

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