The FFC week six submissions are in! That bathroom book of flash fiction is starting to take shape! Join us! Share your Flash Fiction stories on Twitter with #FFC52. Special thanks to Chris Musgrave for this week's prompt! It was a challenging one! Week Six Prompt: A thirty-year-old man is having a conversation with his … Continue reading Flash Fiction Challenge – Week Six Submissions
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RIP Marius the Giraffe
I was really disturbed to hear about the short life and tragic killing of Marius the Giraffe. Poor guy's genes were apparently "too common" and thus "useless for breeding." Isn't there a better way to deal with this besides a bullet in the head. It's too late for Marius, but I put my giraffe thinking … Continue reading RIP Marius the Giraffe
Flash Fiction Challenge – Week Five Submissions
The FFC week five submissions are in! That bathroom book of flash fiction is starting to take shape! Join us! Week Five Prompt: A man decides to surprise his wife by bringing her lunch at work. When he gets there, he is told she hasn’t worked there in weeks. Thanks for the great submissions everyone! … Continue reading Flash Fiction Challenge – Week Five Submissions
Flash Fiction Challenge – Week Four Submissions
The FFC week four submissions are in! We are settling into a weekly writing routine and discovering different voices. Join us! Week Four Prompt: Two people get into a heated discussion on a busy city street. Thanks for the great submissions everyone! "Outing" Chris Musgrave - Writer in Training "Jungle" The Excessive Gardener "Fifty Shades … Continue reading Flash Fiction Challenge – Week Four Submissions
Flash Fiction Challenge – Week Three Submissions
The FFC week three submissions are in! Welcome aboard Chris Musgrave-Writer in Training! Week Three Prompt: While at a party, two adult siblings find themselves attracted to the same person. Thanks for the great submissions everyone! "Sibling Rivalry" Chris Musgrave - Writer in Training "Sibling Rivalry" Hi, I Make Stuff "Precious Time" The Excessive Gardener … Continue reading Flash Fiction Challenge – Week Three Submissions
Zero to Hero Catch-up: Part Deux!
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 – 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
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 – 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!
Thain in Vain 