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Short Story Sunday: “Fork” [327]

“Stick a fork in me… I’m done,” Harry said, leaning back in his lawn chair. He put his hands on his belly and closed his eyes. Angela picked up his paper plate and tossed it into the trash. She...

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Short Story Sunday: “Imagine” [326]

When Aliana closed the front door, she watched the parents back out of the driveway and head down the street. She looked at her cell phone for the time and grinned. She only had about an hour with the...

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“Animal”

It’s time for another quick short story. This week’s prompt was “animal.” I hope you enjoy the story. Marie placed her hands in front of her and hopped around the living room. Her older sister and brother stared at...

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How Do You Write Female Characters?

The Merry Writer started as a hashtag game on Twitter and Instagram. Hosted by Ari Meghlen and myself, The Merry Writer Podcast is a fun, friendly show about all things writing and bookish. Join us as we ask all...

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Creative Writing Plans for 2021

One of my goals for 2021 is to finally get back into a writing routine. I feel like that gets pushed to the back burner far too often. It’s going to be a priority this year (and beyond). I...

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“Production”

It’s time for another quick short story. This week’s prompt was “production.” I hope you enjoy the story. Meredith pinched the bridge of her nose in frustration. They had done this so many times and yet, something always seemed...

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