Monthly Archives: October 2022

A Fairy Free Fairy Tale

Posted on October 30, 2022 by joshlangston

It’s Halloween 2022; we’re supposed to post scary stuff, right? Well, this is about as close as I’m liable to get. Yes, I know it’s a bit long, but I think you’ll like it. The Crown and the Crone (Encore) … Continue reading →

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Wait! A theme song for a novel?

Posted on October 23, 2022 by joshlangston

Movies have theme songs, don’t they? So why wouldn’t something like that be appropriate for a novel? Perhaps in a story about a high school guy whose hobby is photography. And just maybe this guy takes most of the photos … Continue reading →

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Tackling Tough Topics (Encore edition)

Posted on October 16, 2022 by joshlangston

Some stories are easier to tell than others, and I’m not referring to length or complexity. Sometimes the subject matter takes more of a toll on the writer than the reader. For me, this week’s offering is just such a … Continue reading →

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Arty rules are rubbery (Encore edition)

Posted on October 9, 2022 by joshlangston

It’s not that I hate saying it; I hate having to say it. Arty rules are rubbery. When writing, whether for a fiction market or in a memoir, the rules aren’t immutable. They weren’t etched in granite via lightning strike or by … Continue reading →

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A Breed Apart (Encore edition)

Posted on October 2, 2022 by joshlangston

As we swing into fall, I find myself thinking more and more fancifully. This little tale I wrote a couple years back captures a bit of that. Let me know what you think! “C’mon now, Lacy,” her father said as … Continue reading →

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