#ShortStory – Page 2

February 13, 2025March 3, 2026

Throwback Thursday

The third short story I published in June 2019 came about from something I heard of, but didn't know firsthand. At one point many years ago, I started working on a personal memoir and self-help book on how to navigate life after losing a spouse. I have since abandoned that project and don't know if …

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February 6, 2025March 3, 2026

THROWBACK THURSDAY #ShortStory

Greetings, friends. I'm moving on with sharing the short stories that truly jumpstarted my writing career. The last time I shared Jewel. At the same time, I wrote two more short stories for the contest, so in June of 2019, I published three total. I'm sharing another of those today. A Soldier's Children was born …

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January 23, 2025March 3, 2026

Throwback Thursday

Hello, and welcome back to another look at my early work. I'm continuing on with the short stories for now and here's the next one. The year following my first short story success with Two Shorts and a Snort, the same writer's group held another competition. This time, I wrote three separate short stories. Here's …

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August 16, 2022

Birthday Month – Free Short Story – Radio Interview – Book Award Finalist

August is my birthday month, and to help celebrate, I've made Voodoo Or Destiny: You Decide free until Friday! I'd love it if you'd pick up a copy to help me observe another trip around the sun. There will be another free short story next week! FREEBIE LINK I have been asked to be a …

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July 18, 2022

Christmas in July! Mountain Laurel Christmas @NNP_W_Light #Christmas #ShortStory

I am thrilled to have Mountain Laurel Christmas featured in the Christmas In July Promotion at N.N. Light's Book Heaven today! Please take a minute to go over and share! Much appreciated! https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/post/mountain-laurel-christmas-cijf Book Blurb: Country superstar, Cole Knight, has it all—fame, fortune, fast cars, and willing women. Yet, he's dying inside, drowning in a swirling pool …

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May 5, 2022

April #BookReviews @linneatanner @teagangeneviene @RobertaEaton17 @harmony_kent @ColleenChesebro @Marjorie_Mallon @mhurdle112

Most of my book reviews for April have either been for Lone Star Literary Blog Tours or NetGalley, and already posted, but I do have three more to add. Courtesy Pixabay PURCHASE LINK MY REVIEW: This is a well-written short story incorporating ancient Roman history with fiction. The author did a great job of writing …

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December 8, 2021

Mountain Laurel Christmas On Tour – Day 10! #ShortStory #Christmas #FamilyDrama #Music

Hop in the wagon and let's head for the final stop on this short tour! The magical gypsy wagon is taking us a little south, to Austin, Texas for a visit with the enigmatic John Howell! I truly have no recollection of when I first met John Howell. Seems like I've always known him. He …

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December 7, 2021

Mountain Laurel Christmas On Tour – Day 9! #ShortStory #Christmas #FamilyDrama #Music

Climb in the wagon with me. We're off to another stop on this short tour! Today, I am so honored to be featured on Mae Clair's beautiful blog site! I can't exactly remember when I first became acquainted with Mae, but distinctly remember the first book I read of hers. The book was "A Thousand …

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December 6, 2021

Mountain Laurel Christmas On Tour – Day 8! #ShortStory #Christmas #FamilyDrama #Music

Climb in the wagon with me. We're off to another stop on this short tour! After a weekend to rest, the horses are ready to go again! This time, we're off to Oregon to visit with D. Wallace Peach! Diana is best known for her prolific prose, depth of detail, and well-developed characters. She has …

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December 3, 2021

Mountain Laurel Christmas On Tour – Day 7! #ShortStory #Christmas #FamilyDrama #Music

Climb in the wagon with me. We're off to another stop on this short tour! You may need a blanket for our next journey as we are heading up north to Michigan for a visit with Beem Weeks! I first met Beem when I joined a book club way back in 2015. His was one …

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