Join us as we peek behind the scenes of our upcoming anthology, ON TIME. Learn more about J.C. Raye in her featured interview. ABOUT THE STORY What inspired your story? A Clark Bar. Crispy peanut butter and taffy core with a caramel center. Enrobed. Milk chocolate. There’s some heaven for ya. Circa 1917. I…
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Writing Male Characters When You Have Breasts by J.C. Raye
Enjoy an exclusive guest post from J.C. Raye, author of “30 Days with Fletcher,” featured in our upcoming anthology ON TIME. The short stories I write for anthologies hit the sweet spot, at around 4-5K words. This means I have the luxury of penning bundles of them, and the pure joy of inventing new…
Bouncer – the inspiration for the story by Tom Prentice
Enjoy an exclusive guest post from Tom Prentice, author of “Bouncer,” featured in our upcoming anthology ON TIME. Time travel has always been my favourite science fiction conceit. But if it were possible, wouldn’t history be sick with time travellers? Not just the re-writers of fate, but the tourists, too. Here to find out what…
Justin Alcala, an ON TIME Author Interview
Join us as we peek behind the scenes of our upcoming anthology, ON TIME. Learn more about Justin Alcala in his featured interview. ABOUT THE STORY What inspired your story? Ah, the toughest of all questions. What started it all? Writing is an ever growing tree, branching out with new pertinent to your life….
A Millennial’s Guide to Majors
So, I’m changing my major again. This time I’m focusing on something I never thought I would do, and it gives me new excitement for the future. I’ve always loved writing, but I’ve found that majoring in the things I love has caused me to hate them. I tried writing, I love writing, and after…
It’s Just Another Bad Day: Overthinking
Hey, Feisty Ones! I’m going to be honest with you. I have no idea what to write about for this diary. I haven’t been challenged this semester in my classes, and it’s giving me a lot of time to think. Thinking can be your best friend or your worst enemy. I find myself overthinking the…
Anthony S. Buoni, a Featured Interview
If you haven’t heard of our new project, the On Fire anthology, this interview series will showcase our authors lives beyond their ignited tales. In Anthony S. Buoni’s “Dancing Lilly,” two cats are caught up in a job for the rat mob and find that being curious has deadly consequences. How long have you been writing? I traded…
Intern Diaries: Spring Semester
Hey, feisty ones! It’s the first couple of weeks of the spring semester, and life is going very well for me. I have a grandfather that is healthy, a love in my life that means the world to me, and I get to spend another semester expanding my education. I love all the classes…
Intern Diaries: Heart On Fire
Hey, Feisty Ones!! Intern Diaries is here, and there’s nothing to fear. Except for the four-letter word that you either dread or wish you could have in your life. Yes, I’m talking about L.O.V.E., and let me tell you, it has hit me like a back of bricks to the heart. I haven’t felt this…
Intern Diaries: A New Beginning
The best way out is always through –Robert Frost Hey, feisty ones! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! I love the holidays, even without religion, no one can deny the certain happiness in the air. The lights, family, and food represent a time to remember the year and begin a new one. And that’s what…
Ed Ahern, a Featured Interview
If you haven’t heard of our new project, the On Fire anthology, this interview series will showcase our authors and their writing lives beyond their ignited tales. In Ed Ahern‘s “The Birthing,” Matt falls into fire’s pit to come face-to-face with a new kind of flame. How long have you been writing? Newspaper articles, intelligence reports…
Jean Roberta, A Featured Interview
If you haven’t heard of our new project, the On Fire anthology, this interview series will showcase our authors and their writing lives beyond their ignited tales. In Jean Roberta‘s “Mysteries of the Dragon,” two orphans fight against an ancient and mystical fire. How long have you been writing? Since I was a teenager. I…