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Flash Fiction Friday: Do You Wanna Know?

Oct 26, 2018
1 min

Flash Fiction Friday: Do You Wanna Know?

“Wanna know when you’re gonna die?” Samantha shivered. Was Janie serious? What a morbid thought. She and her fellow eighth grader stood beneath a tree, outside the gates of the old Hamilton Cemetery. This classic rite of passage was their task for this All Hallows’ Eve. “I’ll go first.” Janie lifted her chin. Samantha watched as her friend walked back and forth in front of the cemetery gate four times. She paused on the last pass. “It…it worked!” Janie ran back, her eyes wide

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Stories of the Stars Contest–“Bones of Cobalt Blue” by Cathy Hinkle

Oct 25, 2018
4 min

Stories of the Stars Contest–“Bones of Cobalt Blue” by Cathy Hinkle

Photo by emma goes east on Unsplash Bones of Cobalt Blue by Cathy Hinkle (Stories of the Stars Flash Fiction Contest 3rd place winner) She landed with the practiced ease of centuries, blue talons gripping the cliff’s edge. Wind whistled through the granite crags, and small stones scrabbled beneath her feet. With a low growl, she dove from the cliff. Unfurling her wings, she soared high in the currents, where stars whispered of hope. Gliding down to the last of her hunting gro

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Stories of the Stars Contest–“A Million Heartbeats” by Maggie Graber

Oct 24, 2018
4 min

Stories of the Stars Contest–“A Million Heartbeats” by Maggie Graber

Photo by Eidy Bambang-Sunaryo on Unsplash A Million Heartbeats by Maggie Graber (Stories of the Stars Flash Fiction Contest 2nd Place winner) I’m not an insomniac. I’m just lying awake at 2 am. I stare up at the dirty, white ceiling. There’s a crack that runs from one side to the middle, as if it will split open at any second causing the roof to crash down and kill me. What will it say on my gravestone? Here lies Venus Taylor, the girl that lived in a trashy apartment? Becaus

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Stories of the Stars Contest–“Starfinder’s Sacrifice” by Sam Graber

Oct 23, 2018
4 min

Stories of the Stars Contest–“Starfinder’s Sacrifice” by Sam Graber

Photo by Ian Chen on Unsplash Starfinder’s Sacrifice by Sam Graber (Stories of the Stars Flash Fiction Contest 1st Place Winner) No one knows what the stars are. Only that they are far away, and they give us our power. And now they are winking out. “Danar?” Charis steps beside me and slips her hand in mine. Starlight gives a silver sheen to her ebony hair. If the stars die, I will never see her like this again. “Where is he?” Charis closes her eyes and points to the south. Th

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Stories of the Stars Contest Winners!

Oct 22, 2018
1 min

Stories of the Stars Contest Winners!

Hey friends! In case you missed it, I had the amazing opportunity to share my love of all things flash fiction by being a judge for the Stories of the Starts Flash Fiction Contest this month! There were some pretty awesome stories and the final decision was a tough one, but my fellow judges, Sheri Yutzy and Jebraun Clifford, finally agreed on the top three! Without further ado… Congratulations to Sam Graber–First place winner with Starfinder’s Sacrifice, Maggie Graber–Second

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Flash Fiction Friday: Dance

Oct 12, 2018
1 min

Flash Fiction Friday: Dance

Photo by Javier Allegue Barros on Unsplash All she wanted was a dance. Years she had waited for her chance to spin and glide. To be free. “Is it time yet?” she asked Percy. “Not yet. Soon, Cassie. Our time of rest will be over.” She sighed. How much longer? Percy reached out to her, to hold her. Yet she was still too far. As they had always been. Together but separate. Stuck in a timeless void. Cassie looked to the earth. “Soon, Perseus, we will dance together.” “Yes, Cassiop

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Introducing #CFgiveawayWednesday!

Sep 26, 2018
1 min

Introducing #CFgiveawayWednesday!

Hey guys! I’m super excited to announce a new addition to my Instagram account! Every Wednesday I will be giving away a prize! To enter, simply follow the instructions listed in my Instagram post. But there’s also a surprise! Each week, stay tuned to the Stories section of my Instagram to watch when the giveaway will go live. If you enter the giveaway within the FIRST HOUR, you will DOUBLE your entries! *cartwheel* This week’s prize is a $10 Gift Card to Starbucks! Woot! Who

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Flash Fiction Friday: Evacuation

Sep 14, 2018
2 min

Flash Fiction Friday: Evacuation

The front door slammed against the wall, cracking the yellow paint. A man fell inside, panting like his life depended on it. “Quick, get us out of here! A twister—at the end of the block. Headed this way!” The man stumbled and fell to one knee, his gaze on the two boys before him. The taller boy’s eyes shot wide, his heart pounding. “But Aaron, what can I—” “Don’t deny it, Chad. I know your secret. You need to get us out of here now!” “You know?” the younger boy said. Aaron n

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Flash Fiction Friday: Secrets

Sep 7, 2018
1 min

Flash Fiction Friday: Secrets

“I know your secret.” Abigail crossed her arms. “What—” Her dad blinked. She held a shiny quarter. “This was under my pillow.” He swallowed. “Oh?” Little Abigail tilted her head. “You’ve been giving me these in exchange for my teeth.” “I don’t know—” She opened her dad’s closet. “Admit it. You’re the tooth fairy.” Her dad sighed. The closet had a thousand tiny drawers, each one filled with teeth and labeled with a name. “You’re the literal tooth fairy.” Abigail huffed. “Do me

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Realm Makers 2018: Finding my Tribe

Aug 21, 2018
2 min

Realm Makers 2018: Finding my Tribe

It’s been a whole month since I saw my people face-to-face. This conference–the only Christian Speculative Fiction Writers Conference of its kind–is definitely the highlight of my year. Last year I flew to Reno, this year it was St. Louis. I think it’s safe to say, this thing could be held in Tokyo and I’d be on the next flight out! When I hopped in my car to begin my drive, I broke down crying. I cried for the first half hour. Not just because I would miss my family (there’s

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Splickety Magazine “Heirs and Spares” June Issue

Jun 14, 2018
1 min

Splickety Magazine “Heirs and Spares” June Issue

Who’s got a flash fiction story in this month’s issue of Splickety Magazine? This girl!! Eep! It’s true! June 12 was Launch Day for the June issue of Splickety’s “Heirs and Spares” edition of their flash fiction magazine. And my story, “The Announcement,” was acquired! *cartwheel* You can download it digitally from Amazon here, or if you’d like the print version, grab a copy from MagCloud here. It’s that easy! Woot! And check out that cover. *swoon* Isn’t it lovely? So, what

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AlmostAnAuthor Post and CF Update!

Jun 7, 2018
2 min

AlmostAnAuthor Post and CF Update!

Photo by Enis Yavuz on Unsplash Hey friends! I know I’ve been silent over the past month. I decided to take a spontaneous vacation and focus on finishing the edits of my current WIP. The good news = I finished basic edits. The complicated news = I’ve added a few major changes that I’m still working on. New goal = to have a completed MS by July. *sigh* Why do these characters keep telling me things? Having said that, here’s an update on my submission goals for 2018! April: Sub

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Flash Fiction News from Caffeinated Fiction!

Apr 23, 2018
1 min

Flash Fiction News from Caffeinated Fiction!

Exciting news, CF friends! One of my flash fiction stories has been acquired for the June issue of Splickety Magazine! Eep! *cartwheel* The issue theme is “Heir’s and Spares” and, well…you’ll just have to buy it to see what my story is about. (Mwahahaha. I’m so evil, aren’t I?) For real, if you like flash fiction and you like spec fic, then this is the magazine for you! I’ll let you know how to get a copy once they’re available. Squeee! *runs off to bask in the wildflowers of

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Flash Fiction Friday: Ding-Dong-Ditch

Apr 20, 2018
3 min

Flash Fiction Friday: Ding-Dong-Ditch

“Dare you to Ding-Dong-Ditch Ms. Hannity’s place.” Casper wagged his brows, his broad smile reflecting a mouth full of metal. “Nah. We’re eleven, now. Let’s do something fun.” Jared cast a wary eye at the old woman’s house. Its run-down exterior and overgrown lawn gave him the creeps. He kicked a rock down the vacant street. If he didn’t look scared, maybe Casper would drop it. “What? You afraid of the witch?” Jared stifled a groan. “No. And she’s not a witch. She’s old. I ju

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March Caffeinated Fiction Update

Apr 2, 2018
2 min

March Caffeinated Fiction Update

Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash How is it April already? Did I blink or was it just Christmas? Maybe time is moving so fast because I’ve been busy writing! Want to know what I’ve been up to? Read below for my update! Submissions for March: I submitted again to Chicken Soup for the Soul. My plan is to do at least one per month. They’ve got to accept one of my stories eventually, right? Fellowship of Fantasy released their anthology, Mythical Doorways, this month. To celebrat

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Mythical Doorways Writing Contest!

Mar 29, 2018
1 min

Mythical Doorways Writing Contest!

Hey guys! I decided to enter another flash fiction contest this month. This one is held through the Fellowship of Fantasy website and features flash fiction stories in two categories: 16 and older, or 15 and under. (Guess which one I fall in? *blink, blink*) Voting is open through April 3. Click here to read my story, then scroll down for the voting link. My story is lucky number 13! Woo hoo!! Feel free to share on your social media and tell your friends! Thanks, guys! #fello

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Flash Fiction Friday: Fashion Forward

Mar 23, 2018
2 min

Flash Fiction Friday: Fashion Forward

“Welcome to Nail-tique.” A young woman with half her head shaved, the other half with rainbow colored hair down to her waist, gave a smile of pointed green hued teeth. Sara fought a cringe. Style in the future wasn’t something she envied for her grandchildren. This was her first “jump.” Time travel had finally become affordable for the average middle-class citizen and she’d chosen to stick with visiting her hometown one hundred years down the road. Sure, the place was filled

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The Secret of Your Success–AlmostAnAuthor

Mar 12, 2018
1 min

The Secret of Your Success–AlmostAnAuthor

Hello CF world! My latest fantasy/sci-fi blog post has gone live over at AlmostAnAuthor. *jumps up and down in excitement* This month isn’t necessarily about craft. Rather, my words are meant to be encouraging in this uncertain world of writing and publishing. It’s no secret that it’s becoming more difficult to get published in Christian publishing houses for fantasy and sci-fi writers. So here’s one way you can change your perspective and find success right now, while contin

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Flash Fiction Friday: Betrayal

Mar 9, 2018
1 min

Flash Fiction Friday: Betrayal

“I can’t betray him,” Rocky said. Simon groaned. “I told you, it’s not a betrayal. It’s just a little fun. Besides, why are you so loyal to the guy? He’s not that devoted to you.” “What do you mean? Taylor’s my best friend.” “Really? Would a best friend ignore you for weeks without explanation?” Rocky scoffed. “He was on vacation, dude. And it’s not like I expected a weekly letter or anything.” “Yeah, but he didn’t even bother telling you, did he? Seems like your friendship i

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February Caffeinated Fiction Update!

Mar 4, 2018
2 min

February Caffeinated Fiction Update!

Hello friends! I haven’t forgotten my monthly update. *wink, wink* This past month was just as exciting as January. Read on to find out what I’ve been up to! Here’s what I submitted this month: I found out the flash fiction piece I submitted to Untold Podcast in January is a finalist in the Good Snakes contest! (Eeeppp!) Please go to the website and VOTE for my story–Serpent Quest–RIGHT NOW! (Click here to find it.) Voting ends March 7. You can vote everyday. I submitted a fl

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