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Flash Fiction Friday: The Bookstore
Dust mites play on waves of sunlight. The few sharp rays that cut through the dirty window are a spotlight on weathered bindings of...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Oct 14, 20162 min read


Flash Fiction: The Woman in the Mirror
There’s an old lady staring at me. I’ve tried to ignore her, but each time I glance out the corner of my eye, I see her staring....

Laura L. Zimmerman
Oct 10, 20162 min read


Fantasy and Maps: ‘Almost an Author’ Blog Post
Hey guys! My blog post on the Almost an Author website is up for the month of October! This month’s topic: Fantasy and Maps–Does Your...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Oct 8, 20161 min read


Flash Fiction Friday: Stranded
Two-hundred twenty-two days. Or was it two-hundred twenty-three? I’d lost count. Didn’t matter. It had been more than seven months since...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Oct 7, 20162 min read


The Drama of Writing YA: My Guest Post with Kelly F. Barr
Hey guys!! I’m super excited to have the opportunity to Guest Post on another blog today! Please check it out and show my good friend,...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Oct 6, 20161 min read


Flash Fiction Friday: Gracie’s Birthday Wish
Gracie watched wax melt down the sides of the candles. Twelve in all. Small puddles formed in the chocolate frosting of the cake, a...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Sep 30, 20161 min read


October Challenge: #OctWriteTweet
Hello Caffeinated Fiction friends! Well, I finally decided what my October Writing Challenge will be! It’s something I made up, since I...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Sep 29, 20161 min read


Pulling Weeds from your Writing Garden
Photo cred. Pixabay Weed Words. Even the most experienced writers find those pesky repetitive words that creep into their manuscripts....

Laura L. Zimmerman
Sep 26, 20162 min read


Flash Fiction: The Shoe
Darien ran a hand through his short ebony hair. The dance was lame. Well, not really. The dance itself appeared to be fun. But going...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Sep 24, 20164 min read


One Book, Two Book, Three Books… This isn’t Dr. Seuss!
Yesterday I gave an update on my monthly challenge, so today I thought I’d update where I am with my writing. I do realize I still...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Sep 20, 20162 min read


My #WIPjoy September Update
Some of you might remember I took up an August challenge to write Flash Fiction every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. At the end of the...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Sep 19, 20162 min read


Flash Fiction Friday: Making a List
“Think we should give her a second chance?” “I don’t know. She flushed her brother’s homework down the toilet, and snuck an extra cookie...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Sep 9, 20161 min read


A3 Post – The Doctor Knows Best
Hey guys! Remember how I announced that I would be writing the Fantasy/Sci-Fi column at Almost an Author? Well my first post – ‘The...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Sep 5, 20161 min read


Flash Fiction Friday: The Making of a Prophecy
“Hide.” Mother pushes me between our bed and wall. “Why, mama?” “The prophets of The Supremacy say you’re the one. That when you grow up...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Sep 2, 20161 min read


My Month of Flash Fiction
It’s September! Which means absolutely nothing to me, when it comes to colored leaves, Pumpkin Spice lattes, and crisp temperatures,...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Sep 1, 20162 min read


Flash Fiction Wednesday: The Question
A lazy stroll through the park, crisp autumn air, leaves fight then race. His fingers squeeze mine, let go. He’s on his knees. The box,...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Aug 31, 20161 min read


Flash Fiction Monday: Be Strong and Courageous
Be strong and courageous. Words echoed in her mind, had trouble settling in her soul. Why did people frighten her? Another form passed,...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Aug 29, 20161 min read


Flash Fiction Wednesday: Hidden Blessings
“Drat.” The ancient Honda sat on the side of the road, stalled, lifeless. Elyse rested her head against the steering wheel. “Not again....

Laura L. Zimmerman
Aug 24, 20162 min read


Extra, Extra! Read all about it! Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Headed to Almost an Author!
Big news! I’m so excited to announce that I will be joining the Almost an Author team as the Fantasy / Sci-Fi monthly contributor! Woo...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Aug 23, 20161 min read


Flash Fiction Monday: Legends
“Good luck, Sarena!” Freyren said. He held his tanned back straight as one hoof pounded the brambled ground in anticipation, a gentle...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Aug 22, 20164 min read
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