#fotoflash May 31 2019: The Edge

My contribution to Friday Foto Flash Fiction...

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It didn't look so far down when he was looking up at the ledge. But he wasn't one to back down from a dare. Definitely not from a double dare! It had taken all his will power to climb up this high. His hands were clenched as he dropped his legs over the edge. His friends jumped up and down, shouting his name and cheering.

Friday Foto Flash Fiction: May 31 2019

Welcome to Friday Foto Flash Fiction! Each Friday I will post a new picture to be used as inspiration for your flash fiction written in 500 words or less. Be sure to include the photo, the source credit, and a link to this post with your story. Once it's live, add your link to the list below. Be sure to visit the other entries (and check back often for new stories) and leave them a comment in appreciation. Entries will close on Thursday at midnight Eastern Time. Thank you and enjoy!

Be sure to visit all the entries from last week's #fotoflash prompt. 1. Keith's Ramblings  4. Di@ pensitivity101  7. Cay D Hilliard  2. Shelley at Quaint Revival  5. DC Stultz  3. Donna McNicol, author  6. Tessa

Credit: https://morguefile.com/p/1111763

Friday Fictioneers: Resourceful

PHOTO PROMPT © Susan Eames

My contribution to Friday Fictioneers....

"Come down from there, right now!" She stomped her feet in the sand, accomplishing nothing.

"Not yet. I've almost got him."

100 Word Wednesday: Stranded #100WW

Image by Bikurgurl

Day 20: Bus still won't move. At least there is water nearby. No cell reception but battery already dead.

Day 99: Still no way to move this thing. I did catch a squirrel this morning so there will be dinner tonight.

#FFFC - The Last Stop

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From Fandango’s Flash Fiction Challenge...

"I told you we should have stopped earlier."

"But the sign says it's open."

Sunday Photo Fiction: The Climb

Photo Credit: Susan Spaulding

for Sunday Photo Fiction in 200 words or less

His calloused hands didn't feel the pain inflicted by the rough stones as he climbed upward. Seeking the best hand and foot holds, he took his time. Scaling a wall like this wasn't for the inexperienced or the faint-hearted. He'd been doing it for years. This was his favorite climb due to the fact no one else ever ventured there.

Sunday Snippets: May 26, 2019

Well, we made it to the second edition of Sunday Snippets. It's been a busy couple of weeks but I think the majority of our medical appointments are finally over with. I've actually gotten in a little writing - okay, so it's all been blog writing, but that's a start. I'm having to take a deeper look into my characters for the new "Ask a Character" posts. So, if you've read any of my books, feel free to leave a comment with a question for your favorite (or least favorite) character and I'll do my best to answer it in a future post.

Remember the reason for today, Memorial Day. Honoring those who gave their life for our freedoms.

Distraction vs Focus

Back of my hand...

I was reading blogs this morning and ran across a rather random challenge - share a photo of the back of your hand. Why not? So I grabbed a picture of my hand on my mouse for my laptop.

#fotoflash May 24 2019: The Alley

My contribution to Friday Foto Flash Fiction...

Photo: https://morguefile.com/p/1109948

Lettie dug the hand drawn map out of her purse, turned it left and right, trying to make sense out of the instructions. Looking ahead, all she saw was an alleyway that seemed to get narrower. She had tried to ask directions at the cafe earlier but the language barrier was too steep. Dead phone battery meant no Google translate.

Friday Foto Flash Fiction: May 24 2019

Welcome to Friday Foto Flash Fiction! Each Friday I will post a new picture to be used as inspiration for your flash fiction written in 500 words or less. Be sure to include the photo, the source credit, and a link to this post with your story. Once it's live, add your link to the list below. Be sure to visit the other entries (and check back often for new stories) and leave them a comment in appreciation. Entries will close on Thursday at midnight Eastern Time. Thank you and enjoy!

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Ten Word Photo Prompt: Mood

Image: Jose Guadalupe Posada

TEN WORD PHOTO PROMPT

Books for Mystery Writers

Since I started writing in 2012, I have amassed quite a collection of books to help me both improve my craft and keep my stories accurate. We all use Google, of course, but not all the information available online is accurate (imagine that!). These books have been written by experts from all fields including law enforcement and law as well as, of course, writers.

Coming this week! Stay tuned for #fotoflash

Calling all writers - experienced, new, wannabe.
All you need is a blog!
Check out the details HERE
and come back Friday for the featured foto!

Sunday Photo Fiction: The Storm

Photo Credit: Terri Smeigh

for Sunday Photo Fiction in 200 words or less

"Pull over there, the brick restaurant!"

Friday Fiction: Angst...

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"NO - I - WILL - NOT - DO - THAT - AGAIN!" Ellie pounded her best friend, a three foot tall teddy bear named Archie.

Sunday Snippets: May 12, 2019

Welcome to the first edition of Sunday Snippets, a compilation of sundry thoughts I wanted to share with you.

Needless to say, my first thought today is sending out a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY wish. I do realize not everyone is a mother, not everyone had a good mother, not everyone celebrates.

Where to go from here?

It seems like I hit this point every year...where to go and what to do after the A to Z Challenge is complete. Last year I had a call for more flash fiction. While I do enjoy writing flash, it does take a significant amount of time away from working on my novels. And I KNOW many of you are eagerly waiting for book four, Paradise Dream, in my C'Mon Inn Mystery series.

A to Z Reflections

First of all, a HUGE thank you to all those who took time to stop by to read and comment. It was much appreciated. I personally know how difficult it was to write and keep up with all the blog posts.

This is my fifth year and fourth time writing flash fiction. Last year I not only wrote flash but did a personal theme of the A to Z of Goldendoodles, so guess that makes six times writing for A-Z. Each time I've used a different method to chose words for my flash fiction stories but the key was always the photos I found to help my creativity. The visual image always helps me with finding a story line I like.