I have been digging through the files on my old hard drive and discovered some little gems. This is a story I wrote back in college as part of a short story writing class. Peer-reviewed work from school cannot be any worse than the raw stuff I publish here daily, right? This is the story … Continue reading The Stranger – A Short Story
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The Light of Tumin – A Short Myth
Long ago, long before the rise of empires of stone, long before man put his hands on the reigns of magic, Tumin watched over the people of the valley. She was a mother, a beacon of light and purity. She inspired honesty in men and steadfastness in women. She held the hands of maidens as … Continue reading The Light of Tumin – A Short Myth
Why I Can’t Write – Inspired by David K
I read a great post by David K and thought I’d try my hand at the theme. You can find David’s original post here, please give it a visit: Why I Can’t Write Why I Can’t Write I’ve been stuck in a pit of melancholy as of late. I’m bombarded by hopes but hopes are dashed. … Continue reading Why I Can’t Write – Inspired by David K
The First Sighting – A Short Story
It was a shark! That thing is like ten times my size and angry¸ Sparrow thought. And they want to bring it onto the boat? Of course, she had heard about sharks before, but never seen one. She’d only first arrived at the coastal city of Odessia a week ago. She had been awed by the ocean, … Continue reading The First Sighting – A Short Story
Discussion – Lofty Writing
I’ve decided to take a break from hammering out flash stories to talk about writing, specifically the kind of writing I like and the kind I don’t like. Merriam-Webster defines LOFTY as “showing the insulting attitude of people who think that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people.” I find that this … Continue reading Discussion – Lofty Writing
Green or Red? – A Short Story
“So with the simple shift of color, green or red, you can summon the magic of healing or of destruction.” Faline watched the master pace across the front of the lecture room, his white robes trailing behind. “It is best that you stick with the standard symbology. In the end, the only thing that really … Continue reading Green or Red? – A Short Story
Writing Tip: Earthiness
Recently my friend--who also happens to be my current editor--gave me a good bit of advice. It started when he said something along the lines of "I'm not a wizard, so how am I going to understand what this character is going through?" Anyone who had been writing fiction for a while knows that you … Continue reading Writing Tip: Earthiness
Facebook Exclusive: Character Inspiration
My latest shower-induced bit of inspiration: https://www.facebook.com/jmwwriting/posts/1789805884633068
Story Prompt: Werewolves and Murder
Let's get creative. Here's an idea. I will give you the starting point for a short story and you tell me where you'd go with it. I will start by providing my idea. Prompt: A man wakes up naked. He comes to realize that he is a werewolf and during the previous night he murdered … Continue reading Story Prompt: Werewolves and Murder
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