This isn’t a story. I just want to be clear about that before you read it. I don’t think it’s really even part of a story. I think it might
Year: 2018
BordertownBordertown
“Come with me,” Inspiration says and takes me by the hand. “I want to show you this really cool place I know called Bordertown.” Inspiration and I wade through waist-high
Story # 7 Intro for Jacob’s LadderStory # 7 Intro for Jacob’s Ladder
It’s been a while, hasn’t it? It’s nice to be back. Nice to see you here too. Thanks for coming around. My last story, Margaret Miller Makes a Mookie, was
Writing Yourself Out of a FunkWriting Yourself Out of a Funk
Is it possible to write yourself out of a funk? This is the question I’ve been asking myself for two weeks now. Something’s got a hold of me. I feel
Story # 6 Intro for Margaret Miller Makes a MookieStory # 6 Intro for Margaret Miller Makes a Mookie
Yeah. Don’t even ask about this one. First, yes I know this is a week late getting posted. Getting behind started last Saturday when I pulled out my lower back
Margaret Miller Makes a MookieMargaret Miller Makes a Mookie
Margaret Miller set her bag of groceries on the counter and leaned against the kitchen sink on hands that were still trembling. She remembered leaving the doctor’s office, and she
Story # 5 Intro for Constance Shepherd Used To Be FatStory # 5 Intro for Constance Shepherd Used To Be Fat
Can you believe we’re nearly ten percent through the 52 Week Story Challenge already? It’s going quick, am I right? Of course I’m right. I mean, this is my website
Story # 4 Intro for FairfieldStory # 4 Intro for Fairfield
In the course of building our house last month, we had to stay in a hotel for a couple of days while our contractor sprayed foam insulation on our ceiling.
FairfieldFairfield
Stanley Moorehouse thumbed the button for the third floor, and the polished metal doors of the hotel elevator slid shut. The carriage creaked upwards and the red numbers above the
Halloween 2018Halloween 2018
Halloween has always been my favorite holiday. A) You get to dress up in fun costumes and pretend to be someone –– or something –– else for a little while.
Story # 3 Intro for Imago IslandStory # 3 Intro for Imago Island
Wish I could say this story was born from the deepest, warmest, most nourishing recesses of my idea uterus, but alas, it was not. The truth is that I cheated
Imago IslandImago Island
Alaina Lambert had just beached her Zodiac landing boat and was walking up the sand when Hunter stepped out from the shaded line of palms with what looked like bundles
Story # 2 Intro for Uncle Guido’s Magic PipeStory # 2 Intro for Uncle Guido’s Magic Pipe
These stories are supposed to be flash fiction. But sometimes when you’re digging up a fossil and expecting to find a shell or maybe even a trilobite, you’re delighted to
Finding Your WayFinding Your Way
Sometimes you need to get away from it all in order to find it all. The stuff that’s really important anyway. Last week I thought it was just bad timing—starting
Story # 1 Intro for Dearly DepartedStory # 1 Intro for Dearly Departed
I really didn’t think I was going to make it this week. I mean I really, honestly, didn’t see how I could possibly get this written. I toyed with the