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Flash Fiction Friday: Ten Minutes of Hope
Alayna stepped back to admire her work. It had taken hours to create but with the help of her mother and little brother, it was time for...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Dec 8, 20172 min read


Flash Fiction Friday: Out of Time
Ava ran through her front door gasping for breath. “We’ve got to leave. Now!” “What?” Peter said, jaw wide. “Are you sure?” “They’re...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Nov 3, 20171 min read


Flash Fiction Friday: Mother
“Another p-pancake, sweetheart?” Jordan swallowed against the lump in his throat and eked out a smile. “No thank you, um…mother.” “Y-you...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Oct 20, 20172 min read


Flash Fiction: Wisps
“Come on, Lettie. It’s getting dark. The Wisps will be out soon.” Emerson looked around the thick forest, her blue eyes wide. “Stop with...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Oct 17, 20172 min read


Teaching Your Characters to Fight Write
Hey guys! How is your week going? Another blog post I wrote for the Almost an Author website has gone live. You can check it out here....

Laura L. Zimmerman
Oct 10, 20171 min read


Setting Versus Dialogue
Hey guys! I promise I’ve got that blog post summarizing the Realm Makers conference coming. I’m having a hard time dwindling down so many...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Aug 7, 20171 min read


Flash Fiction Friday: Sight
A police radio crackles to life as the paramedic dabs antiseptic on my bloody forehead. Lights from the cruiser outside flash through my...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Jul 28, 20171 min read


Fantasy Flash Fiction 101
Hey guys! I meant to post this yesterday but, erm…forgot. *wink* So here it is! My most recent blog post for the AlmostAnAuthor website!...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Jul 7, 20171 min read


Ironwood Alchemy Anthology Release–Including a short story by moi! (*squeal*)
Yay! It’s finally here! I’ve been wanting to tell you guys about this super fun anthology coming out this month, but didn’t want to post...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Jul 3, 20171 min read


Book Release: “The Gold Son” by Carrie Anne Noble
Hey friends of Caffeinated Fiction! Today I’m super excited to have a visit from author Carrie Anne Noble to discuss her new release,...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Jun 14, 20176 min read


The Secret to a Good Sidekick
It’s time to head on over to AlmostAnAuthor to check out my latest blog post in the fantasy/sci-fi arena. This month we discuss...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Jun 7, 20171 min read


Caffeinated Speculation: How about that Game of Thrones trailer?
I will admit, I had intended on discussing the new (and improved?) version of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, coming out on Netflix...

Laura L. Zimmerman
May 25, 20172 min read


Caffeinated Convo: Marvel or D.C.?
Yep! I went there!! But with the major motion picture Wonder Woman releasing in just over a week, the question had to be asked! Are you a...

Laura L. Zimmerman
May 23, 20171 min read


Book Review: SPARK by J.M. Hackman
This week, I am honored to have the chance to review Spark: The Firebrand Chronicles, Book One by J.M. Hackman! Hold on to your seat!...

Laura L. Zimmerman
May 22, 20174 min read


Flash Fiction Friday: No Trespassing
No Trespassing. Mary Ann read the words allowed as she and her three friends stood on the sidewalk outside the abandoned, dilapidated...

Laura L. Zimmerman
May 19, 20174 min read


Caffeinated Speculation: Buttercup to play in Wonder Woman?
Wow. Have I been living under a rock or something? How on earth did I miss the news that Robin Wright has a role in the upcoming “Wonder...

Laura L. Zimmerman
May 18, 20171 min read


Four Ways to Give Your Fantasy or Sci-fi Character a Name
Hello friends! The SFF post I wrote over at AlmostAnAuthor has gone live! Visit here to glean a few ideas on how to choose a name for...

Laura L. Zimmerman
May 6, 20171 min read


The Fantastical Character of Setting
Another month has arrived along with my latest post at AlmostAnAuthor! This month we’re discussing the character of setting. Check it out...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Apr 6, 20171 min read


Flash Fiction Friday: Honey
“Heather, did you take the honey?” The little girl withered. “It was a full jar,” Momma said. “Well….” Heather fidgeted with her dress....

Laura L. Zimmerman
Mar 10, 20171 min read


Cover Reveal: SPARK by J.M. Hackman
Hey guys! I’m super excited to be part of author J.M. Hackman’s cover reveal for her new book, Spark! I’ve read a portion of this and can...

Laura L. Zimmerman
Mar 9, 20172 min read
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