The Secret of Flash Fiction Superstructures
If it’s not evident from the past several posts, my teaching brain is in high gear this month. I’m looking forward to Into the Flash in April, which has two sections this year. My [...]
Tiny Objects that Spark Joy
Ever since living in the Airstream, I’ve been pretty chill about acquiring new items. When I lived in the silver twinkie, there simply was not space for anything I didn’t need. During [...]
Why I Write Flash Fiction
One reason I write flash fiction is for the creative refuge it supplies. Awhile back I sought refuge in a studio in Houston, Texas where I was able to gain new perspective by being in a new [...]
Hiring a Virtual Assistant (Who is So Much More)
In the spirit of Literary Stewardship, I want to share two outstanding resources with my readership. I used the term “virtual assistant” (VA) in the title to this blog post because it [...]
Flash Fiction Writing Prompt #1
In the past I’ve posted flash fiction writing prompts via video to help jumpstart creativity and imagination. In the spirit of my online course, Into the Flash (open for Early Bird [...]
What Everyone is Asking
Why do my stories matter? When the icebergs are melting. When mass shootings are the new norm. When corruption has infiltrated our leadership. What possible good could come of sitting still, [...]
Story of a Flash Form Story
I am often asked how my stories and ideas come to me; how my imagination works in tandem to how I experience life. I believe imagination has the opportunity to be sparked by the small, everyday [...]
Two Testaments
Thumbs up? You betchya! I’ve been in business for ten years, but sometimes people still don’t entirely realize I founded and direct this business. What is it? What does it do? Maximum [...]
