Author Archives: Val

Poetry: Dark Side by Val Muller

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers. The prompt for this month is “Back to School.” This week’s poem comes to us from Val Muller, a high school teacher who has mixed feeling about going back to school this year (sad summer … Continue reading →

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Sneak peek: The Grass is Always Snowier…

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is, “The door you locked is wide open.” Today’s tale is one that takes the prompt quite literally. We’re in the midst of a heat wave in many parts of the country, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Last Apprentice (Revenge of the Witch) by Joseph Delaney

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Val

I forget who (or what site) recommended this book, but I remember it promised a dark tale (fun for horror lovers) that was appropriate for a middle grade reader who liked creepy things. The book fits that promise. I’m reading … Continue reading →

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Flash fiction: Is it really over?

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers! The prompt for this month is “Is it really over?” It could refer to the pandemic, or the war in Ukraine, or anything else that lingers too long. Is It Really Over? By Val Muller … Continue reading →

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Flash fiction (poetry): “Unmasking” by Val Muller

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers. The prompt for this month is “Spring has sprung.” Today’s poem comes to us from Val Muller, author of the kidlit mystery series Corgi Capers.   Unmasking By Val Muller   The buds emerge, The … Continue reading →

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Flash fiction: Sign by Val Muller

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is to write something that includes a spider—either real, mentioned, or metaphorical. Today’s tale comes to us from Val Muller, author of the Corgi Capers kidlit mystery series. Sign Val Muller “He … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction: Home by Val Muller

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is to write a story where a trip is mentioned or featured. This week’s story comes to us from Val Muller, author of Corgi Capers, the kidlit mystery series, and was inspired … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction: “Betrothed” by Val Muller

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Val

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is “starting over.” Today’s tale comes to us from Val Muller, author of the kidlit Corgi Capers mystery series. Betrothed By Val Muller 5 When Evie was five, she met the man … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Unbound by Ann E. Burg

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Val

Unbound is a coming of age tale written in verse from the point of view of Grace, an enslaved girl who at the start of the novel is summoned to work inside the master’s house. She is mistreated and subjected … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Friday: What You See

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Val

Over a year ago, I blogged about a tree that almost feel on me and my response, which was to create wood slices and paint them as gifts . In fact, the exercise rekindled my love of painting, and I … Continue reading →

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