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Poseidon Awakens (and So Does My To-Do List)

Jun 29, 2026

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in Short stories, Writing business, Writing Practice, Writing process

Originally published on Thursday, February 12, 2026, on Substack Recently, I decided to leave off my little Hallmark-style romance and go back to a story I began sometime last year, I believe. It was supposed to have been a short story, but…when I reached the end, I realized it’s over 17,000 words, so I guess…

Testing Limits

Jun 29, 2026

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in Short stories, Writing Practice

Flash Fiction Practice “What are your limits?” “How much will you put up with? What will send you over the edge? I mean, REALLY over the edge? To the point of murder?” I tried to focus on my work, but her questions kept popping in my brain, uninvited, until I no longer remembered what I…

Building a Publishing Rhythm

Jun 29, 2026

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in Day in the life, Musings, Writing business, Writing Practice, Writing process

Hello again! What’s that old saying… If you aim at nothing, you’ll hit it every time? That was me…heck, it’s been me for years. I’d have a vague idea of what I wanted, and I’d even write it down, but the goal would be lost under a pile of half-baked thoughts and ideas, only to…

Writing Practice

Mar 2, 2026

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in Short stories, Writing business, Writing Practice, Writing process

Three story ideas that may or may not be explored… Warning: If you’re looking for a completed story, sorry, this isn’t the right post for you. I would, however, like to point you to the other stories on this website. Simply search for the phrase “short story” and you’ll find them. Or, join me at…