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Flash Fiction: Shadow’s Approval by Val Muller

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is: Center your story around an absurd detail (for example, people walk on their hands, hedgehogs fly…) This week’s writing comes to us from Val Muller, author of the kidlit Corgi Capers mystery series. There is a cat in the Corgi Capers …

Flash Fiction: Spud by Val Muller

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is “A character faces an important decision” with bonus points if it doesn’t mention COVID ? This week’s tale comes to us from Val Muller, who is in the home stretch of the longest and weirdest year of her teaching career. She …

Flash Fiction: Princess Valentine by Val Muller

Welcome to The Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is “Valentine.” It could be something upbeat related to Valentine’s Day, or any other story with a character named Valentine. This week’s post comes to us from Val Muller, author of the kidlit mystery series Corgi Capers. You can learn more at …

Flash Fiction: The Perfect Gift by Val Muller

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is to write a story or poem using the following words: hawk, fire, coal, biscuit, king. This week’s story comes to us from Val Muller, author of the kidlit Corgi Capers mystery series. Learn more at www.corgicapers.com. The Perfect Gift By Val …

Flash Fiction: Midlife Crisis by Val Muller

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is: “someone is caught on the bus without a ticket.” Today’s story comes to us from Val Muller, whose story may or may not be inspired by a milestone birthday this week. You can learn more about her kidlit mystery series, Corgi …

Flash fiction: Butterflies by Val Muller

Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s topic is “Halloween.” This week’s story comes to you from Val Muller, who, despite loving horror, ended up writing something much more upbeat. For more upbeat fun, check out her middle-grade mystery series, Corgi Capers, at www.corgicapers.com. Butterflies By Val Muller The October …