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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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, … Continue reading

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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. … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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Flash fiction: Served by Val Muller

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is to write a story that involves worms. Today’s tale comes to us from Val Muller, author of the Corgi Capers mystery series. Served By Val Muller It was June 2—exactly two … Continue reading

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Flash fiction: April Fool by Val Muller

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This months prompt is “expectations for spring.” Today’s tale comes to us from Val Muller, author of the Corgi Capers mystery series. April Fool Val Muller Milton Miniver planned eveything, from what he would eat … Continue reading

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Flash fiction: Light by Val Muller

Welcome to the Spot Writers! This month’s prompt is to an unexpected phone call. Today’s tale comes to us from Val Muller, author of the Corgi Capers kid lit mystery series.   Light By Val Muller   Her alarm went … Continue reading

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Flash fiction: Return to Canterville by Chiara De Giorgi

Welcome to The Spot Writers. This month’s prompt: autumn/Halloween. Write a story where a literal or metaphorical ghost plays a prominent role. This week’s contribution comes from Chiara De Giorgi. Chiara is currently in Berlin, Germany, doing her best to … Continue reading

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