Still Working on My Novel

Current status: editing and drafting novel #6!

AJ Niblock

  • Galaxy S Class Cruiser

    March 2019 Short Story Harry shuffled the deck of cards and pushed it across the table. “Deal,” he said. “One more hand,” I agreed. It was a way to pass the time. More importantly, it was a way to avoid talking about the fact we were in a holding cell – again. When we started… Continue reading

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  • My Freewrite Experience

    This month I purchased a Freewrite typewriter. And I am in love!!!! If you don’t know… here are some things you may be wondering. What is it? It is a typewriter that has a black and white screen much like the original kindle screens. It connects to wi-fi to send the documents to your email… Continue reading

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  • March’s Prompt

    March always starts as a busy month for me; my daughter’s birthday is the first week. And now, she is on spring break from school, so I am trying to keep her busy. (Today she cleaned and organized the toy room). Without further ado, here is this month’s prompt: Harry shuffled the deck of cards… Continue reading

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  • Practical Joke

    February 2019 short story Today… It began as a practical joke. But by the end of the day, nobody was laughing. It seemed innocent enough at first, because Jerry and I have a history of playing practical jokes on one another. He was the one to start the whole thing, if I’m not mistaken. He… Continue reading

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  • Why am I writing a book?

    This month, as I am getting closer to finishing my novel, I have been reflecting on why I am writing this book. What do I hope to achieve? Here are the reasons I want to write a fiction novel: It’s one of my life goals. I don’t know why it’s important to me, but it… Continue reading

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  • February’s Prompt

    Okay fellow writers! It’s time for February’s short story prompt: It began as a practical joke. But by the end of the day, nobody was laughing. It seemed innocent enough at first, because Jerry and I have a history of playing practical jokes on one another. He was the one to start the whole thing,… Continue reading

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  • Traitor Fairy

    January 2019 Short Story She believed in me in a way no one else ever has and no one else ever will, and I betrayed her. The worst part is she doesn’t know. She still thinks I remained neutral. I don’t have the heart to tell her I chose a side. My mother and father… Continue reading

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  • State of My Novel Address

    I originally started this blog for two purposes: to discuss with others my struggles with writing my first novel to post short stories If you have read my previous posts, you will know that I post short stories once a month, but you may be wondering…. How is that novel coming? As of right now,… Continue reading

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  • 2019 begins…

    As you are all aware, 2019 is in full swing now. I have had a mixed year so far. My family recently got some really good news, followed quickly by some really depressing news. It’s hard to focus on the good when all I can think about is trying to survive the depressing part. Despite… Continue reading

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  • Moving On

    To end the year, a very short story! The music drifted out of the club like a vibrating pulse. I could feel it in my bones. The night was alive with possibility. I could even imagine myself finally moving out. I’d been planning it for so long. My parents probably wouldn’t even notice if I… Continue reading

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