Blog
Latest Posts
In Amber Light
This story was written as an entry in the 2022 NYCMidnight Flash Fiction Contest. I had a weekend to write a <1,000 word story with the following prompts: Genre = Suspense // Location = A Darkroom // Object = A Ladder * * * Julia stepped out of the taxicab into the early morning air,
Read MoreArk, The Herald Angel Sins
This story was written as an entry in the 2020 NYCMidnight Flash Fiction Contest. I had a weekend to write a <1,000 word story with the following prompts: Genre = Comedy // Location = A Sinking Boat // Object = A Gold Coin DISCLAIMER: This is a religious parody. Please don’t be angry, it’s all
Read MoreThe Importance of Routine for Writers
We all like to think of writing as this magical oasis we can enter at will. When we’re there everything comes easy. Words flow from our minds into our fingers and appear on the screen like a tidal wave. Of course, reality is nothing close to this. Writing is fun, but it’s also work. Sometimes
Read MoreNaNoWriMo: What I’ve Learned After One Week
NaNoWriMo is actually pretty great and quite different from my expectations going in. If you read my previous post about why I’m participating, then you know this is my first attempt at it. Expectations: “This is going to take up all my free time to meet the word count every day. I’m going to be
Read MoreNaNoWriMo: Why I’m Participating in 2020
NaNoWriMo is every aspiring author’s favorite time of year. Myself? I’ve always thought about participating, but have never pulled the trigger. Between work and life, the wall of 1667 words per day always felt impassable. This is the year! What’s so special about 2020? Let’s face it: NOTHING! I don’t have less work. My life
Read MoreThe Super Duper Fun Maze of Discovery
This story was written as an entry in the 2020 NYCMidnight Flash Fiction Contest, Round 2. I had one weekend to write a <1,000 word story with the following prompts: Genre = Rom Com // Location = A Labyrinth // Item = Water Balloon * * * “Goddamn litterers,” Tom muttered. He picked up a magazine that was drooped over the edge
Read MoreA Promise in Carbonite
So, I accidentally joined a Star Wars Fanfiction Contest. Fanfiction isn’t typically my thing, but…. Star Wars. Plus. Writing Contest. I couldn’t resist. This will be my second ever attempt at writing fanfiction (the first was a continuation of Stargate Universe after it was cancelled *sadface*). The prompt for this round of the contest was:
Read More
My Attempt at Procreate: A Writer’s Perspective
I recently got myself an iPad and Apple Pencil because sometimes I just feel an urge to doodle and draw even though I haven’t really touched any art supplies since high school. I also had this wild dream that maybe someday I could do art for my stories or make a fun comic, so I
Read MoreAs Always
This story was written as an entry in the 2020 NYCMidnight Short Story Contest. I had one week to write a <2,500 word story with the following prompts: Genre = Drama // Subject = Contagious // Character = Taxi Cab Driver * * * Tad turns the steering wheel with calculated precision as his taxi
Read More