The Writer Reads Flash Fiction – “Escape from the City” – Ep.48
Today's reading consists of a short post-apocalytpic piece about the beginning of a road trip:
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Transport Troubles on the Elysian Field – Edge of Eternity – Series 2 – ...
Daryon, Selene & Ysoris hit a snag in their transport plans and Selene reveals one of her argument-winning strategies. Come join me as we take the terrible trio across the not-so Elysian Fields.
Words from Project 2: A Science Fiction Garland Cinquain
With the move over (bar the unpacking), I'm trying a new work routine (of *course*, I am...), so, if you're wondering what I'm up to, here's one of the verses written for Project 2 (not on the board below). Flight to Freedom Happy the bird did fly, its form concealed by flesh and skin, its feathers well-hid from those who’d harm who’d pluck it clean and cage the little that was left, who’d hang it out for all to see a prize displayed a prisoner. This was the fate it fled in shifted form, with human face aboard a ship to outer space from inner worlds not safe to colonies not yet well known to folk who fled and hid and hoped for better lives they built on worlds yet free from man’s worst tropes distilled (Copyright: C.M. Simpson December 2021)
Farming, Errands, & Going Steady with Kaine – Pumpkin Days – The Three S...
Zorah finally takes the plunge, and goes to offer her jar of stars to Kaine.
The Writer Reads Her Poetry – “The Ice Queen” – Ep.48
My first attempt at a sestet...with a fantasy theme, this one can be found in 365 Days of Poetry.
The Writer at Work #18 – “Editing ‘The Unwanted’” Pt.1
Regardless of whether you're independently or traditionally published, the work doesn't stop when you finish the book. Usually, there's a period of waiting...and then the editing starts. Here's what that looks like...at least for me.
The Writer Reads Flash Fiction – “Troll Bridge” – Ep.47
Trolls aren't nice...and when one sets up house, steps must be taken. I use my short fiction to explore tiny corners that might be. This is one small corner, I'm happy doesn't exist.
The Writer Reads Her Poetry – “Nightfall” – Ep.47
Walking home at dusk...even the littlest things can bring inspiration - and this poem sprang from that.
Flowers for a Soldier, Bullies, Earmuffs, & a Fishing Competition – My T...
It's the day of the annual Portia fishing competition, but there's no time for Raven to relax as several of the townsfolk ask for assistance.
A Prismatic Slime & Shane in Crisis –Stardew Valley - Corvida – Ep. 65
A friend in crisis - and hunting a rare slime for a wizard - the farming life continues in Stardew Valley.
The Writer at Work #17 – “Writing ‘The Unwanted’” Pt.8
Writers write - and if you ever wondered what that looks like, you can watch some of the writing that went into The Unwanted, the second Strays of Lunar One book, here: Werewolf mercs on the run...in space.
The Writer Reads Flash Fiction – “My Defender and I” – Ep.46
A short fiction reading in which a bodyguard saves his charge's lifej...but not through direct confrontation.
A Golem, the Astral Plane & the Spider Caves–Swords ‘n’ Magic and Stuff ...
In this episode, Alta continues to try and work out how to smelt astralite ingots...and goes on a shopping trip and some resource gathering runs, as well.
Available for Pre-Order: 366 Days of Poetry
Due for release in April, 2022, the SECOND EDITION of 366 Days of Poetry is available for pre-order at a number of outlets. You can find links to them at this Books2Read link . What is it About? A poem for every day of the leap year, drawn from the fantastical, the future and the fallout from real life—and written for dreamers everywhere. While most are set in worlds of imagination, there are a few whose roots are buried deep in the disappointments of the real. So, if trolls, fairies, dragons, recovering from workplace bullies, and flying with starships, or dealing with regrets and finding hope—always finding hope—are your thing, then welcome to the wanderings of my mind. 2nd EDITION NOTE: This edition is a renewed version of the first edition, with the main changes being the new cover, new front and back matter, Americanization of spelling, and some minor word changes. Outside those changes, most of the content remains unchanged. You can find links to 366 D...
The Writer Reads Her Poetry – “Have all the Dragons Gone and Died?” – Ep.46
Dragons - and their link to man - form the basis for my very first attempt at a kyrielle.
Into the Elysian Field – Edge of Eternity – Series 2 – Ep. 54
Things in the Elysian Field are not as idyllic as they seem and adventure and trouble are brewing for Daryon, Ysoris and Selene.
Available for Pre-Order - 366 Days of Flash Fiction
Due for release in March, the SECOND EDITION of 366 Days of Flash Fiction is available for pre-order at a number of outlets. You can find links to them at this Books2Read link . What is it About? Want to read a short story for every day of the leap year? Here’s a collection that might help. Some of these pieces tell of the fantastic, others which take us to the stars and a myriad of other worlds, and still others that horrify with creeping tales of the undead. Every story is an exploration of something that might have been and never was, or something that might yet be. Take a break from the world that is, and explore other possibilities. 2nd EDITION NOTE: This edition is a renewed version of the first edition, with the main changes being the new cover, new front and back matter, extensive re-paragraphing, Americanization of spelling, and some minor word changes. Outside those changes, most of the content remains unchanged. You can find links to 366 Days of Flash Fiction at ...