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 mystery series. Running in the Rain Val Muller And then …

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 Day celebration. It almost feels like the good old pandemic …

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 By Val Muller   Why would they leave out the …

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 of the first three titles and the release of book …

Return of the Light by Val Muller

Welcome to the Spot Writers. The prompt for this month is to write about new neighbors moving in. Today’s tale comes to us from Val Muller, author of the Corgi Capers kidlit series.  Return of the Light By Val Muller The fire crackled, and Samantha tossed another log on it. …

Flash Fiction: All Hallows Magic

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is to use these five words in a tale: wax, teeth, stain, spirit, quiet. This week’s tale comes to us from Val Muller, author of the Corgi Capers kidlit mystery series. All Hallows Magic By Val Muller “Wax candies,” Grandma was saying. …

Flash Fiction: Wayward Lee by Cathy MacKenzie

Welcome to The Spot Writers. The prompt for this cycle is to write a story that involves waiting for something. Today’s tale comes to us from Cathy MacKenzie. Along with several short story collections, books of poetry, and two novels, Cathy has published three anthologies under her imprint, MacKenzie Publishing. …

Flash fiction: Lurking by Val Muller

Welcome to The Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is to write a story involving waiting.  Today’s tale comes to us from Val Muller, author of the kidlit series Corgi Capers. Lurking By Val Muller The autumn chill bit the air. Leaving the window cracked open seemed like such a good …

Flash fiction: Postpartum

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is to write a story involving a penguin. Today’s story comes to us from Val Muller, author of the kidlit series Corgi Capers.  Note: getting ready for my own baby penguin, I forgot to post this story on August 30. The penguin …