Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is, “Let’s write a story using the following words: boat – flowers – snow.” Today’s story comes to us from Val Muller, author of the Corgi Capers kidlit mystery series. Currents Val Muller The sun ticked past noon above, but it was …
I received my print copy of the Elizabeth River Press annual anthology last week (link here). I’m pleased that my story, “Angel in the Pod,” was included. I like to think of it as a kickoff of my writing comeback. After about four years of not sleeping through the nights, …
Welcome to The Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is “unfinished business.” In the great irony of the prompt, I am a bit late in posting two stories that are both about the New Year. Here’s to the rest of the year going a bit more punctually! -Val This week’s story …
I was fortunate enough to have two weeks off of work this holiday season. With my kids a little older, and the youngest taking consistent 2-3 hour naps each day, I was able to get more accomplished than I have in the past three years. In addition to completing several …
Welcome to The Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is “unfinished business.” This week’s story comes from Cathy MacKenzie. Cathy’s novel, WOLVES DON’T KNOCK, a psychological drama, is available from her locally or on Amazon. MISTER WOLFE, the sequel, coming soon! *** New Beginnings by Cathy MacKenzie “We need to go,” …
Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is “unfinished business.” Today’s tale comes to you from Val Muller, author of the Corgi Capers mystery series (www.corgicapers.com). Unseasonable By Val Muller It was after Christmas, that relaxing lull before going back to work but after the disasters of family gatherings …
While it’s Friday the 13th, it’s also the height of the holiday season, a time for cheer. I’ve gathered some fun links to help you take a few minutes to relax during this hectic and dark month. The first is a personality quiz: find out what ghost from A Christmas …
Welcome to the Spot Writers. This month’s prompt is “Dinner with Mrs. Claus.” Today’s tale comes to us from Val Muller, author of the Corgi Capers mystery series. Find out more at www.CorgiCapers.com. Val, who usually writes by hand, is currently typing this tale with a wrist brace because of… …
This Halloween begins with a weird anecdote. On more than a few occasions, my two-year-old daughter has seemed to read my mind. I would be thinking about something completely unrelated to what we’re doing, and without warning she would ask a question about or mention something related to my thoughts. …
Howdy, ma’am, nice festivities here for the wedding. No, my Sylvia’s over there. Hot gossip a’flying, no doubt. You have a cordial, I see. Perhaps you would care to sit down. I been doctoring all night, but had to come see the young couple get off on their trip. Birthed …