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Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Have a Discussion
“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 […]
Guest Post – Andrew Joyce and His New Book – Wicked – The men of Wicked Tuna.
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, […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Language
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 […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When Writing the Great American Novel
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 […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Potpourri
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 […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Toe/Tow
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 […]
Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF – Fri-Yay/Good News
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 […]
Thursday – A Little Personal – Twiggy and Tempeste Wait for Mom.
“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 […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – Lift
Today I opened The Last Drive to page 191 and with eyes closed pointed to the page. My finger fell closest to two words; eyebrows and lift. Making a judgement call I felt “lift ” was the closest. Lift is the prompt. Lift by John W. Howell © 2025 “You get a face lift or […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When Trying to Write at Work
This post was published on May 19, 2014, and co-authored by Marie Ann Bailey and me. I think some writers out there try to write on their day job, so maybe this list will provide some helpful tips. Apologies to the bosses out there who have writers on staff. Top Ten Things Not to […]
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