© “So why the long face, Twiggy?” “Brother. You know I have a droop.” “Well, yeah, but I thought you looked worried.” “No. Everything is fine. Thought I would gaze out for a while.” “What’s out there?” “A couple of deer mooching carrots off Mom.” “I like the term mooching. You know I would be […]
Author and blogger Michele Lee has been hosting a monthly Zoom meeting that has been unofficially called Creative Call. The time spent is unscripted and not bound by an agenda. It is simply a gathering of creative individuals discussing processes, challenges, and sometimes silly topics. In short, each person can talk about whatever they […]
“Hey, Tempest. What are you doing?” “You know I was just getting ready to attack cheeseburger.” “You seem to have a pretty good grasp on the concept of attack.” “It’s the only way to handle cheeseburger.” “So what do you intend to do with cheeseburger?” “I thought maybe we could play tuggy with it.” “Tuggy […]
I am very pleased to welcome Andrew Joyce to Fiction Favorites. He has a new book and it look like it is going to be a good one. Here’s the blurb. The town of Gloucester—America’s first fishing village—has a rich history of “men who go down to the sea in ships.” From that tradition, […]
Today, I randomly opened Eternal Road – The last stop to page 233. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is “language.” That is our prompt Language by John W. Howell © 2025 “That is not the kind of language we use, young man.” “Sorry, Mum, but I’m […]
This list was authored by Marie Ann Bailey and me and posted on September 30, 2013. We hope it is still useful. Top Ten Things Not To Do When Writing the Great American Novel 10. If you are writing the Great American Novel, do not begin your manuscript with the words, “It was a […]
Today, since it has been a quiet week here in Lakeway, we are doing a potpourri. We are catered by Hestia of Austin, and our entertainment is Jack Antonoff and Oscar the Grouch. Menu Smoked mushroom – mushroom tare, fermented turnip, Fresno chili Halibut – shiro dashi, beurre monte, corn, trout roe Red ranger chicken […]
Waiting for the perfect cup of coffee can try one’s patience. The red light blinking behind the eyes is a low caffeine warning, and it intensifies with each passing moment. The red warning is joined by the beating of the anvil with a sledgehammer feeling in the brain. The body is giving its last […]
Today’s heartwarming animal rescue story comes from The Good News Network. Wisconsin Bear with Snack Jug Stuck on Head Freed, Relocated and Released By Andy Corbley–Aug 7, 2025 Wisconsin residents called in by the dozen: “There’s a bear in my yard,” they said. However, wildlife authorities were taken aback by the next detail: “It […]
“Hey Twiggy. Where’s Mom?” “Um, I’m not sure.” “Not sure? What are you crazy?” “What does that supposed to mean?” “If she gets out of our sight, we may lose her forever.” “I don’t think so. Be patient. She’ll show up.” “In case you haven’t noticed, patience is not one of my virtues.” “Well, what […]
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