This world of Kai at The DND Ranch is vying to be a much longer story 🙂 When they pulled into the parking lot, Darlene looked them all over one more time. “My guys sure do clean up nicely,” she said, straightening Nathan’s black silk top hat. “Thanks Mom, you don’t look to bad yourself,” … Continue reading Top Hats & Trolls
This one might be one of my favorites! Maybe one day it'll turn into something longer. Kai tugged on her jeans and scooped her crumpled hoodie up off the floor. The house was still asleep as she made her way down the hall, down the stairs, and out the front door. The morning air washed … Continue reading Denim & Dragons
Taylor Swift and my Leah Novel crossover in this installment of #flashfictionmagic September, Junior Year Leah closed the front door behind her, the smile on her face growing. “Well, how was it?” her mom asked from her favorite chair in the living room. “Oh my gosh,” Leah said, going to sit next to her. “It … Continue reading Fearless-inspired Flash Fiction
The one where I misread "sweet peas" as "snow peas" I jumped through the long grass and wildflowers, playfully chasing butterflies and bees. My human, Evelyn, was nestled against her favorite tree, not too far from me, reading a book she’d picked up at the library yesterday. I’ve been with her since she was coming … Continue reading Snap Dragons & Snow Peas
Jumping back into #flashfictionmagic! Lila settled down on the dock, legs dangling over the edge, she wrapped one hand around the nearest post and leaned way out over the edge to peer into the water. “What are you looking for?” James asked, sitting down beside her. “You never know what lives down there.” “Lila, we’ve … Continue reading Beneath the Surface of the Lake
The one where I share with you how the first week went Want to see where this is all coming from. Read about my writing map for Spring here. Monday, 4/1/24 I’m home today since we were at the ocean on Saturday and we spent Easter with my family yesterday. After dropping Moochy off at … Continue reading Following this Writing Map // Week 1
Because March was directionless and I want to be going in a direction I’m doing a thing! I created a writing map of sorts. Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com I’m calling it a map because I need direction for my writing dreams and goals. March was…directionless. The first three months of 2024 have been … Continue reading A Writing Map of Sorts
Books I read during the months of December 2023, January 2024, and February 2024 I’m officially starting this post on February 1st. Wow. I can’t believe it. February. The second month of 2024, and a leap year. I’m currently recovering from the longest cold ever. I started to feel an inkling of it on Thursday, … Continue reading What I Read // Winter 2024 Edition
A return to Contemporary for the week Melody blinked her eyes awake to darkness. Sunshine tried to sneak through the curtains, but it was failing at the moment. Rubbing sleep from her eyes, she sat up. She felt too warm in her pullover and the blanket covering her. Pulling the navy-blue crewneck over her head, … Continue reading An Empty Vase
I hope you love this intro story to these feline-people detectives! “Alright, run me through it,” Margaret said to the taller feline, her tail twitching behind her as she closed the front gate to her office yard. A grin split Alphonse’s black and white fuzzy face, but at the squinty look from Margaret peering up … Continue reading Pastries and Pies and Lies, Oh My
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