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Flash Fiction Friday: Space Battle

Aug 24, 2018
1 min

Flash Fiction Friday: Space Battle

“Blue One-Four-Seven, hold steady as I come back around.” “Copy that. Holding steady, Gold Five-Nine-Zero.” “Descending at a rate of ten-thousand—wait! Blue One, you’ve got a Glider on your tail! Bank right, now.” “Uh, negative, Gold Five. I don’t see it. I’m not seeing him!” “He’s there. Turn now, he’s got a lock on you!” “Banking right!” “He missed! Yes. Good flying, Blue One.” “I’m looping back so he can’t get a lock on me again.” “Better move fast. I count at least three

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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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My Birthday Flash Fiction Challenge #3!

Jul 11, 2018
1 min

My Birthday Flash Fiction Challenge #3!

Photo by Jason Leung on Unsplash Another year, another challenge! *throws confetti* For the past two years, I’ve given you all a challenge: In honor of my birthday, write a flash fiction story in as many words as I am years old! Which, of course, means I need to tell you how old I am. *shifts gaze side-to-side* This year, you’ll be writing a flash fiction story in 20 words! *blink, blink* Kidding! *tosses more confetti* No, I’m not turning twenty. But I certainly feel like it

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Flash Fiction Friday: Tricksters

Jul 6, 2018
2 min

Flash Fiction Friday: Tricksters

“Is it true that Brownies play tricks on people, Wesley? Like spoil milk and break dishes?” the little girl asked. She sat, legs crossed, beneath an oak tree. Wesley scrunched his nose. “Brownies? What d’you mean, Ellie?” “Faeries.” Ellie tilted her blonde head of curls, blue eyes blinking at her sibling. “Oh, right. Yeah.” He scratched a hand through his shaggy black hair but avoided eye contact with his little sister. Lyre watched as she balanced on a tree branch above them

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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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Flash Fiction Friday: The Ocean

Apr 13, 2018
2 min

Flash Fiction Friday: The Ocean

Photo by Kris Guico on Unsplash Saltwater slips from the ends of my hair as I surface. The ocean is warm, sunlight reflecting off the choppy waves. My arms and legs move in tandem while I circle and twist and soak in the essence of the sea. I squint at bright blue sky, a seagull busy overhead, calling to his friends in search of their next meal. I’ve drifted further out than planned, although the shore is still within a safe distance. A shout echoes from the beach but I ignor

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Breaking Down the Worlds of Science Fiction

Apr 12, 2018
1 min

Breaking Down the Worlds of Science Fiction

Photo by Daniel Cheung on Unsplash Well, fellow CF friends, something is amiss. Yesterday it was Easter Sunday and today I woke up to find it’s almost halfway through the month! *blink, blink* It may have something to do with the fact that I spent a few days down in Florida and now my whole writing groove is thrown off. Eep! But, I’m back and (hopefully) will have meaningful things to post. *wink* So, head on over to AlmostAnAuthor to check out my latest fantasy/sci-fi post.

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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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Flash Fiction Friday: Hibernation Technology

Mar 2, 2018
3 min

Flash Fiction Friday: Hibernation Technology

“Mama, when will we get to meet Granny?” Benny sat a little higher in his booster seat in the back of the car. At eight, he could barely see her reflection in the rearview mirror. Susan bit her lip and concentrated on the traffic. “As soon as the UWG—the United World Government—finishes building the colony, sweetie.” She struggled to swallow. “What d’ya mean, Benny?” Six-year-old Lydia gave her brother a scowl. “We’re going to meet Granny right now.” “Nah. I don’t mean our vi

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Untold Podcast–“Serpent Quest” Feature and Time to Vote!

Mar 1, 2018
1 min

Untold Podcast–“Serpent Quest” Feature and Time to Vote!

It’s open! It’s open! The voting is open on Untold podcast! *throws confetti* You might remember a post from a couple weeks ago about my excitement over one of my recent flash fiction stories. (Check out the post here, if you missed it!) To sum it up, my story, Serpent Quest, is a finalist in the Good Snakes flash fiction contest! (You can hear my story here.) And now is the time to go do the actual voting! I’d of course love it if you happened to vote for moi (merci beaucoup

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Flash Fiction Friday: Wash, Rinse, Repeat

Feb 16, 2018
2 min

Flash Fiction Friday: Wash, Rinse, Repeat

Amelia walked the familiar route to work just like she did every Tuesday. Down Sixth Street, west on College Avenue, to the corner stop light on Trade Street. A March chill forced her to pull her coat tighter. She frowned. The light turned green, she stepped off the curb— Only to be yanked back onto the sidewalk. She stifled a cry as a cherry colored BMW that had run the red light missed her by inches. Adrenaline slammed through her veins. “Are you okay?” The man was tall wit

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The Bones of Your Fantasy World

Feb 7, 2018
1 min

The Bones of Your Fantasy World

Happy February! Can you believe it’s almost Valentine’s Day? *blink blink* Twenty-eighteen is certainly in full swing! Which means another one of my posts over at AlmostAnAuthor has gone live. *skip and flip!* You can check it out here. How about you? How is your writing going so far this year? Do you have a solid plot for your WIP? What about you non-writers? Has anyone been able to keep their New Years Resolutions? Feel free to leave a comment below! ~Laura Photo by Joshua

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