Author Archives: John W. Howell
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt “May”
It is Stream of Consciousness Saturday time again, and as I was looking up at the rainclouds, I was hit by an envelope. It seemed to come from nowhere, and inside was what I was expecting. Yes. It was Linda Hill’s prompt. Here is what it said. “Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF
Another week has flown by. It is Friday again, and time to prepare for the weekend. (YAY) Before I forget, I have a post up on Story Empire today. I have listed the top ten books that have been banned or challenged in 2020. Also, there is a list of the banned or challenged […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy and Sunscreen
“Hey, Lucy. Don’t forget the sunscreen.” “Coming Little One.” “I don’t see a lot of sun out here, Twiggy.” “You have to look for it.” “Look for it? If it isn’t in the sky, where would it be?” “Not behind the chaise, I can tell you.” “I’m not sure, but I think you might be […]
Wednesday Story Day – AKA – Hump Day
It is Wednesday Story Time again, and last week our team found some ashes at the warehouse. It was a Chick-Fil-A receipt. After a thorough search of the warehouse, nothing else was found. I see the group heading for the Chick-Fil-A. If we hurry, we can get there about the same time. “Okay, […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #309 by Keith Channing
In Keith’s words. “Using this photo (below) as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really; even just a caption for the photograph. Either put it (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before 6pm next Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time […]
House of Sorrow by Joan Hall – A #newbook
I am so pleased to welcome Joan Hall to Fiction Favorites. Joan is a Member of Story Empire, and she has a brand new book to tell us about. So, Joan, the post is yours. July 1969 – Apollo 11 Thank you for hosting me today, John. I’m delighted to be here to talk […]
Top Ten Things not to do If You are Designated Fill in Shopper
This list was originally posted on April 27th, 2015. Since I have violated many of the suggestions here and have been banned from grocery shopping as well as laundry, I thought a review would be in order. I hope you like it. This list is inspired by my spouse tapping to do […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Earth Day Fact Find – Part Two
Welcome back to part two of the Earth Day Fact Find Hunt. To help us retain our strength. Today we have a catered brunch from Le Politique in Austin. OEUFS EN MEURETTE Two poached eggs on crème fraîche toast, soaked in meurette sauce OEUFS Two baked eggs with ham and gruyère cheese WAFFLE Vanilla bean […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Oop
It is Stream of Consciousness Saturday,, and I started walking to the store when a letter came floating down and landed with a soft swoop sound on my sidewalk. I noticed the return address had Linda Hill’s name,, so I scooped it up and opened it immediately. To my surprise, it contained the following prompt. […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF
Here it is, Friday already. I did not get half of what I wanted to accomplish this week accomplished. Well, maybe half is an exaggeration. I had to make a list of what I did accomplish to keep myself from thinking I wasted the week. No surprise, the list was gratifying. I think the […]
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