Again, I'm playing catch in the Zero to Hero challenge! Where does the week go! It's seems like just yesterday I was dragging my carcass out of bed to face another cold Monday morning. But here we are on a delightful Saturday morning. It's downright balmy outside for a January winter's day. It's just a … Continue reading Zero to Hero Catch-up: Part Deux!
Flash Fiction Challenge – Prompt Three
Flash Fiction Challenge! Week two submissions are in! Check them out! Submit your week three flash fiction by January 22, 2014! Each Wednesday, post a link to your submission in the comments section of the corresponding weekly prompt. Week Three Prompt:While at a party, two adult siblings find themselves attracted to the same person. Want … Continue reading Flash Fiction Challenge – Prompt Three
Flash Fiction Challenge – Week Two Submissions
The FFC week two submissions are in! Welcome aboard Hi, I Make Stuff and HomeGrownCheekbone! Week Two Prompt: A writer famous for horror stories is writing a story that grows so terrifying that he/she becomes to afraid to complete it. Thanks for the great submissions everyone! "Viral" Chris Musgrave-Writer in Traning "Untitled" Hi, I Make … Continue reading Flash Fiction Challenge – Week Two Submissions
Nominated for an Award – That Sounds Weird to Me, But You Decide
OMG! OMG! I never imagined this happening, so I didn't prepare a speech. First and foremost, I must thank The Excessive Gardener for the nomination. We've been together since the beginning and I wouldn't be sitting here--alone on my couch--writing a pretend acceptance speech without her. We live in different worlds: hers is one where … Continue reading Nominated for an Award – That Sounds Weird to Me, But You Decide
Zero to Hero Catch-up: Ten Days in One Post
I've been humming and hawing about participating in the Zero to Hero challenge. But I'm totally going to do it! I'm going to do a mega catch up--right here, right now. Big breath. And go . . . Day One: Introduce Yourself Hey, my name is Thain in Vain. I'm here to challenge myself as … Continue reading Zero to Hero Catch-up: Ten Days in One Post
Flash Fiction Challenge – Prompt Two
Flash Fiction Challenge! Week one is now securely under our belts and the submissions are in! Check them out! Want to be part of the challenge? Tell me you are participating by leaving a comment and I will add your name or blog to the participant list. Tell the world that you are participating by … Continue reading Flash Fiction Challenge – Prompt Two
Flash Fiction Challenge – It’s On!
2014 Flash Fiction Challenge is on! Hope your first week was creative, challenging, and invigorating! I know mine was! I loved having a fiction writing task to motivate me to put fingers to keyboard! Get your week one prompt in tomorrow! Very excited to read your submissions! Look for your week two prompt tomorrow and … Continue reading Flash Fiction Challenge – It’s On!
Flash Fiction Challenge – Week One Submissions
2014 Flash Fiction Challenge (FFC)! The FFC week one submissions are in! Thanks to The Excessive Gardener for the terrific submission! Week One Prompt: A vagrant approaches a well-dressed man who leaves a trendy coffee shop with a five-dollar latte and a fat-free scone. The Excessive Gardener Oh, no. Why me? There are plenty of … Continue reading Flash Fiction Challenge – Week One Submissions
1 x 500 x 52=2014 Flash Fiction Challenge – The Countdown is On!
The countdown is on! The 2014 Flash Fiction Writing Challenge starts January 1st! The new year is a perfect time to set new goals and intentions. Lose weight, get in shape, travel more . . .? Yawn. How about become a better writer? Sound interesting? If so, the 2014 Fiction Challenge is 'write' up your alley. … Continue reading 1 x 500 x 52=2014 Flash Fiction Challenge – The Countdown is On!
Tidbits of Turkey Giblet: How to Host a Classy Christmas
This year, Thain in Vain and RL hosted our very first classy Christmas dinner party to thunderous belches and bloated tummy success. As such, I am now considered an expert and feel I must herald my wisdom on those of you struggling to host a party that doesn't include 2-4s of Pilsner, 7-11 salmonella chicken, … Continue reading Tidbits of Turkey Giblet: How to Host a Classy Christmas
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