This week, another collection of my stories inspired by one-word writing prompts from Twitter. Next week, I'll be posting something a little different: a full-length short story, in three parts, about a pair of friends who brave a night of magic and monsters to lay the past to rest. *** Vacillate "Don't hesitate, don't vacillate, … Continue reading Very Short Stories: Round 7 →

I've recently finished my latest, near-final draft of the novel I've been working on for... several years now. I've still got a lot of room to grow as a writer, but it's been an incredibly positive experience so far, learning and improving, meeting some wonderful, supportive critique partners — all of whom helped me get … Continue reading Back again, with more Very Short Stories! →

I've been working hard on completing my first novel, recently — after many drafts, and many more mistakes, there's just a little left to polish. Which is very exciting for me! But today, I have another collection of my #vss365 stories, based on one-word prompts. *** Close As water thick with crimson algae flooded the … Continue reading Very Short Stories, Collection #5 →

For today's post, another selection of my stories from the #vss365 hashtag on Twitter. I hope you'll enjoy them! *** London "Jellied eels, a London tradition." The shopkeep nodded to a tub swirling with dark, snaky shapes. "Mine are the freshest each day." "I'm searching for a friend," she hissed. "Anyone I might know?" She … Continue reading Another Round of Very Short Stories →

Today, another round of my contributions to the daily #vss365 writing prompt on Twitter, from 2019. I hope you'll enjoy them! *** Pearl The pearl divers had a choice between their guards' bayonets or the depths. On a single breath, Alma dove a hundred feet, shadowed by reef sharks. Basket half-full, lungs less, she pried … Continue reading Even More Very Short Stories →