It's been a while since I did one of these, but I've created another small collection of my favorite #vss365 stories from Twitter, which I hope you'll enjoy. These were originally written in April and May of 2019. In other news, I've been spending long hours on a final revision of my upcoming fantasy adventure … Continue reading The Return of Very Short Stories
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My First Short Story Collection
Hi everybody! I'm happy to announce I've recently published my first book, a collection of my short stories from the StoryADay May challenge, titled Fantasy & Folly: 31 Stories in May. Of course, the stories will remain available here on my blog, but if you'd like to enjoy them in a convenient, easy-to-read ebook format, … Continue reading My First Short Story Collection
Short Story: The Glancing Hour, Part Three
The story reaches its conclusion as the two boys venture onto an unnatural battlefield, trapped in a single moment of time. *** Here in Cloverbow Field, even the starlight had frozen into countless silver drops. As Ben and Curtis navigated across the barren meadow — between whorls of barbed wire, trenches, and the craters of … Continue reading Short Story: The Glancing Hour, Part Three
Short Story: The Glancing Hour, Part Two
Today I offer the second installment of my three-part short story. Check back on Saturday for the harrowing conclusion! *** Ben and Curtis followed the road to a river, only to find its old wooden bridge had vanished. Befuddled, they scoured the muddy riverbank, but not so much as a plank or nail remained. The … Continue reading Short Story: The Glancing Hour, Part Two
Very Short Stories: Round 7
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
Back again, with more Very Short Stories!
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!
Very Short Stories, Collection #5
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
Flash Fiction: An Untimely Letter
Today's flash fiction was again inspired by a writing prompt. I don't often write in first-person, so it was a fun challenge for me. I hope you'll enjoy the result! *** It started as an excuse to test my fancy fountain pens — you know, the ones I bought four years ago, swearing I’d use … Continue reading Flash Fiction: An Untimely Letter
Another Round of Very Short Stories
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
Flash Fiction: Refusing the Call to Adventure
Today's story, based on another writing prompt, features a man with a long, unbroken lineage of heroic ancestors... who is absolutely determined not to follow in their footsteps. However, the fates have other ideas! *** On a lazy, sunny afternoon, everything in the cottage was absolutely perfect — ham sizzling on the stove, flowers blooming … Continue reading Flash Fiction: Refusing the Call to Adventure
Tales of Fantasy and Folly 