This story started with this quiz: Which famous king or queen are you? (Take the quiz and make up your own story and share it in the comments.) Once upon a time there were 7 Catherine the Greats. No, 8. "Let’s free the serfs," said a Catherine. "Let’s review the troops," said another. "Before we … Continue reading Story Time Sunday, July 20th, 2014 — a silly story of some queens — appropriate for any age group
Tag: flash fiction
Story Time Sunday on Monday — July 14th 2014 — a tiny tale with one slightly risqué item 2/3rds of the way through
Today I met a lady in my online women's support group who is a sword swallower. She is also a dermatologist, a juggler, a mother of 2 and an award winning pastry chef. Also a novelist. Do people like that make you feel insecure? Me too. But I’ve learned to do what my mom always … Continue reading Story Time Sunday on Monday — July 14th 2014 — a tiny tale with one slightly risqué item 2/3rds of the way through
story time sunday, june 15, 2014 — speaking of fathers of invention…
dear friends -- a little flash fiction for you while you're waiting for your dad, taking care of your or someone else's dad, are busy being a dad, used to be a dad, are currently dadless, or whatever your relation to dadness as a category is: once upon a time there was a guy with … Continue reading story time sunday, june 15, 2014 — speaking of fathers of invention…
story time sunday, june 8th 2014: two girls and (possibly) god
Once upon a time there was a girl who believed in god. Not her mother’s god and for sure not her father’s god who was a grim strict guy who insisted that you walk to church instead of bike or drive or god forbid (haha) stay home, and she stopped going to that god place, … Continue reading story time sunday, june 8th 2014: two girls and (possibly) god
Story Time Sunday, May 18th, 2014 — a diversion for mature audiences and an interview
Dear Friends -- I recently spoke with Kristy Lin Billuni who runs a fantastic website called Sexy Grammar. There you can find tips on writing as well as workshops and private consults that connect the sensual, the sexual, and sometimes the downright dirty with the process of creating beautiful writing. The fact is: writing and … Continue reading Story Time Sunday, May 18th, 2014 — a diversion for mature audiences and an interview
Story Time Sunday, May 4th, 2014 — “Did you ever ask yourself?” — A ridiculous tiny tale for all ages
Did you ever ask yourself who makes that hot water on demand from the little faucet with the red dot on it that you paid a lot of extra $$ for because you told Dmitri and Demetrius and Demy and Debi that you had to have it, because you didn’t have time to boil water … Continue reading Story Time Sunday, May 4th, 2014 — “Did you ever ask yourself?” — A ridiculous tiny tale for all ages
Story Time Sunday, April 13th, 2014 – a strange story for adults only
The summer of Pocahontas The summer the movie Pocahontas came out, a lawyer-man’s white female law partner went crazy after seeing the film at the Cineplex in a wealthy suburb in Northern California. In an unrelated incident, a white woman aborted the fetus she carried. While another white woman (who also worked at the … Continue reading Story Time Sunday, April 13th, 2014 – a strange story for adults only
Story Time Sunday, March 16th, 2014 — Story for all ages
Dear friends -- a wonderful Threadless t-shirt as well as a cake pan based on the t-shirt inspired this tiny tale. Waiting for the Ice Cream Truck The children, and even the oldest of the senior citizens are waiting for the ice cream truck. They are waiting on their porches of boredom, their patios of … Continue reading Story Time Sunday, March 16th, 2014 — Story for all ages
Thrilling Thursday special edition — the conclusion of Grimm Brothers reboot #7
Brief Recap in bullet points: · #ouat 12 princes = too many. · queen pregnant and dad-king wants a girl so he can kill the boys (reverse Oedipal complex). · hires carpenter – fabricates coffins avec fancy pillows. · queen tells Benjamin = youngest son. · Benjamin and 11 bros scamper to Los Angeles Forest … Continue reading Thrilling Thursday special edition — the conclusion of Grimm Brothers reboot #7
Special Manic Monday edition: Storytime Sunday continues
Our story so far. A too large family's king-dad goes postal and vows to kill his 12 sons if a daughter is born to his wife. Queenie doesn't take this lying down, although the coffins have been constructed equipped with little pillows. She grabs her youngest, the ubiquitous Benjamin (also the name of the Dustin … Continue reading Special Manic Monday edition: Storytime Sunday continues
Stephanie Barbé Hammer Writing (Un) Real 