Charlotte may have been the fragile baby, but I was the one with the problem. The short of it, akin to a plot from a frothy, clichéd soap opera: we had all grown up together, the Vine sisters and Sanford; I fell in love with Sanford somewhere along the way; he fell for Charlotte. And why …
The Wedding and the Web: Part 1
So while in the middle of a strange, hormone-fueled rage sometime in 2013, I wrote a short story one evening while sitting on the couch in our living room, not getting up and not pausing in my vicious scribbling (yep, I wrote in longhand in a spiral notebook like it was 1992) until I was finished, …
The Age of Adaline.
First, here's the trailer. Now let's talk. Can I tell you that I cannot wait to see this film? It's everything This Square Peg loves about a good film and a good story, really: intrigue, a little romantical (not a word, but feel free to make it yours), mystery, a bit of sci-fi, and Harrison Ford. …
Short Story Prompt – 7/18/14
I actually wrote this short a few months ago. I didn't care for it that much, but it's an offering nonetheless. **************************************************************************** Short story prompt - A broken wristwatch, peppermints, and a hug that goes too far Peppermints and Metal She rifled around her handbag for peppermints, having suddenly tasted an acerbic combination of …
Short Story Prompt – 04/21/14
Short Story Prompt: Write a story incorporating the first day of school, a love note, and a recipe with a significant mistake. Thanks, Laur! The Firefighter The morning was stressful. The kids were all starting their respective first days of school, which meant varying degrees of mania. Alexandra was a brand new 7th …
Short Story Prompt – 03/24/14
Your character's boss invites her and her husband to dinner. Your character wants to make a good impression, but her husband has a tendency to drink too much and say exactly what's on his mind... Clarity “She’s in love with you, you know.” She sharply turns toward you, her eyes wide, the skin at the …
Short Story Prompt – 01/06/14
Title: My Problem Finish these sentences: "I have a little bit of a problem. I like to __________. It all started when I was __________, when __________." I have a little bit of a problem. I like to follow people. Stalk them, to be specific. It all started when I was 10 years old, when …
Short Story Prompt – 12/30/13
Short Story Prompt - Make a list of five things that you're afraid of happening to you. Then write a story in which one of them happens to the character... Thanks, Ms. L! (I cheated a little with this one, though. You'll see...) The List In the past, she had therapists who couldn’t abide by her …
Short Story Prompt #2 – 12/25/13
Short Story Prompt - Fashion a story using these five things: 1. A rotten gala apple 2. A pair of lime green sneakers 3. A missed appointment 4. A pig 5. A goodbye hug Lime Green and Time Machines “What time is it?” she asked, out of breath, as she came bounding into the bedroom. …
Wednesday Writers’ Spotlight: L. Taylor
Because this blog, first and foremost, is about writing. Every Wednesday, I'll spotlight a fellow writer and bring you his or her thoughts about this writing crafts of ours by way of a brief interview. First up is Ms. L. Taylor, a wonderful friend of mine and an equally amazing writer. I'm not just saying that; one of her short stories recently …
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