It is rare that a story comes to me because of a setting, but this story, which is set in my favourite bookstore, started while I was looking at the photos in the bistro. To be completely honest, I was on a date with a man you could probably spot by the description of him in … Continue reading Stories Inspired by Setting: Little Nuthatch
Little Secrets Ever found yourself in a ridiculous situation that coincidence can't explain? And then wondered what the heck to do about? I have. Many times. I guess that's why it's so easy for me to write stories. Remember, every story starts with a grain of truth. It's what we do with the truth that … Continue reading Little Secrets: Short Story
I thought I would share the first short story I had published exactly a year ago. I still remember how excited I was to get an email saying that my work had been accepted. At that point, I'd had a few poems published, but never any prose. I was so excited! 2016 was a windfall … Continue reading Short Story–The Waiting