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Another textbook? Why not? There’s still plenty of good stuff worth learning, and I couldn’t cram it all into the first three. Naked Notes! is now available at Amazon. Do a writer friend of yours a HUGE favor, order a signed copy from me!
Now Available!
Greeley is now available for Kindle e-readers and in paperback. Don’t miss this fantastic collection of linked tales of the old and new West. Autographed copies make great gifts, by the way. Contact me if you’d like one.
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Category Archives: Writing
Flash Fiction–Plus Hot News!
Posting new material fifty-two times a year is a challenge, and I’m proud to say I’ve largely maintained that schedule for over seven years. Yay me! (Sorry.) In addition to writing, I stay busy editing, teaching, and working with other … Continue reading
Posted in marketing, Memoir, short fiction, Writing
Tagged bully, chemistry, deception, Fiction, flash fiction, girlfriend, Greek gods, lies, lunch, memoir, murder, police, snapshot
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A Back-to-Skool Shortie
It’s Back-To-School season, and in honor of the occasion, I’ve got a charming little bit of super-short, flash fiction to help folks bring it into focus, especially since the topic du jour is an on-going teacher shortage. (My bride taught … Continue reading
Posted in short fiction, Writing
Tagged administrator, dark humor, ghetto, high school, hiring, humor, inner-city school, principal, school, school board, teacher, teacher shortage, vampires
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An Unsettled Settler
Here’s another tale culled from the trunk, from a time when I thought writing science fiction would be my road to riches. Unfortunately, when it came to real science, I quickly realized I was out of my element and needed … Continue reading
Posted in short fiction, Writing
Tagged alien, bug, colonist, creature, danger, frog, humor, indecision, insect, science fiction, settler, SF, space, stress, toad, weapons
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A Not So Simple Case of Stage Fright
Here’s something both new and a little different. Possibly even suitable for a younger audience. Let me know what you think. “I’m done for,” Jack told himself. “If I weren’t such a chicken, I’d take my bike out on the … Continue reading
Posted in short fiction, Writing
Tagged acting, aliens, bullies, bully, mean kids, memory, nerves, Romeo and Juliet, science fiction, SF, short story, space, stage fright, theater
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Taco Logic
Here’s a fable from my short story collection Who Put Scoundrels In Charge? (Available here.) I’d love for this to become required reading for anyone studying economics and/or political science. What do you think? “Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays … Continue reading
Posted in short fiction, Writing
Tagged fable, free enterprise, frog, jealousy, labor, moral, politics, short story, taco, union
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Can Science Fiction Be Funny?
Someone long ago told me the reason she didn’t read science fiction was that it took itself too seriously. “You can read that stuff all day and never even smile,” she claimed. I’d read enough Heinlein to know that wasn’t … Continue reading
Gods, gods, and more gods….
Here’s another selection from my Mysfits collection. If you like this one, you’ll most likely enjoy all the others, too! You can get a copy–right here–from Amazon. I’m pleased to reprint “Gods.” Avery sat at his kitchen table, trying … Continue reading
Posted in short fiction, Writing
Tagged adulthood, child, dad, dreams, escape, freedom, god, gods, growing up, humor, life, Mom, nightmares, parent, parents, victim
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