short story of the month
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The Truth About David
June 2023’s short story of the month “I’m not making excuses. But I have my reasons, and there’s a difference. What else was I supposed to do when all that gold was just sitting there? How could I not take some? I needed it.” The young man paused and looked up from the table. “Are… Continue reading
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December 2023 Prompt
It’s the last month of the year, and per usual, I’m running behind on some things. I’m trying my best to get my ducks in a row, but those darn ducks aren’t cooperating. One of my yearly goals is to write twelve short stories every year, and here is the prompt for this month’s story:… Continue reading
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November 2023 Prompt
So… November has been crazy busy for me so far. I am participating in NANOWRIMO, so every day I’ve been writing my next novel. So far, so good. As of today, I’m at 14,000 words, so that’s pretty good for starting only on the 1st. Here’s the other things I’ve been working on: Needless to… Continue reading
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The Last Asteroid Mining Job
May 2023’s short story of the month I wanted to believe him. I really did. But I had trusted him before, and it hadn’t worked out that well. So now when he assured me that this was the last job, I didn’t believe him. We’ve been here too many times for me to count. Despite… Continue reading
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October 2023 Prompt
Let’s do this! It’s time to get writing, and for me, to get my butt in gear! My short story prompt this month is: “My options were dwindling by the minute. Right or wrong, I had to do something I couldn’t just wait this one out. I told my secretary to cancel all my appointments… Continue reading
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September 2023 short story prompt
This month has been so great! Big things are happening! I got to visit my mother, which I haven’t done in a couple of years, my new book came out last week, and my 40th birthday is this week! Needless to say, I am pumped! Oh, and did I mention I have a new book:… Continue reading
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The Hidden Circus
(April 2023’s short story of the month… I know, I know… sooooooo late) A group of young men strolled down the street as if they were training to be secret agents. It was the kind of town most young people dreamed of escaping, where everyone had their own private fantasy. Some might have ideas about… Continue reading
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All the stories I still need to write…
As I’ve said many times this year, I am soooooo behind on most of my personal goals. Unfortunately, this includes keeping up with my short stories of the month. These are the prompts I still need to finish stories for: I am pushing myself to get more done each day, so don’t be surprised if… Continue reading
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August 2023 Prompt
How is every one doing this month? I’m doing pretty great. My husband just celebrated his 40th birthday last week, school has started again for my daughter, and I’m getting ready to send my next book to my editor. August is one of those months we (my family) spends getting back into the swing of… Continue reading
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July 2023 Prompt
I swear every day I keep telling myself that I’m going to get more writing done, but this summer, everything is slipping away from me. I need more than 24 hours a day. Anyone know who I can talk to about this? I think a 30 hour day might be what I need… actually that… Continue reading
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