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I wrote this piece for an On the Premises mini-contest. It didn't win, but I like how it turned out, so I wanted to share it with you here. The rules of the contest were: 30-50 words, and one must be "zebra". Pretty simple, right? How would you improve on this poem? If you have … Continue reading Mini-Flash Fiction: Zebra
I know I said my plan was to come back to the web serial in May, and I really do enjoy writing it, but I want to give Winoc a chance to make it to prime time. I’m working on some short stories set in his world, which I hope to find homes for. One … Continue reading Winoc is Moving On
A cool breeze blew past my face. I smiled. I tighten my cloak. I was out alone, in the forest. It was midnight, and I wanted some time to myself, so I had told Seb that I would wander around for some time. Leaves rustled. Crickets chirped. All the life you could hear in a … Continue reading April Fools Post by Typist Kid — Give Winoc a Hand
Two reviews for my web serial Winoc the Traveler are on the front page of The Web Fiction Guide. I really enjoy the site. They have a good community, and I've found some really great fiction there. If you're looking for a good read, check them out. They'll point you in the right direction. You … Continue reading Thank You to the Web Fiction Guide
Petitioners huddled in their furs around the bonfire. They danced in circles, poured wine, and sang songs in honor of the sun. Only they could bring it back to life, or so their story goes. Diana wanted to feel what they felt. Wanted to know why they hated her. Her light shined on a sea … Continue reading Flash Fiction – The Moon Goddess
I don't know how I missed this piece when it went up, but I did, and I regret that because I really like it. The blog hasn't been developed much yet, but the short story that's there deserves some attention, because it's really good. Check out Glimpse We plant the future in the ashes of … Continue reading Community Spotlight – Last Wake
I've been blowing off my novel in favor of this serial all month. I want to focus on National Novel Writing Month and buckle down on the one I had started. I'm only going to update Winoc on Fridays. That will also give me more time to make a consistently solid post. Thanks for reading
Stone braziers lit the open-air market. It was crowded, despite the hour. Cobblestone roads cut between the canvas stalls and animal pens where pigs, chickens, and sheep were held. Emile struggled with the keg of ale. The oak barrel weighed more than a yoke. She smiled as she waddled from the cart to Ninkasi’s table. … Continue reading Flash Fiction Monday: The Faeries and the Sea – Winoc Part 9
A pale blue light circled Emile’s uncovered feet. The moon had sailed behind thick clouds and the campfires had burned low, leaving her tent in total darkness. The orb was just bright enough to see the outline of her toes. She sat up a little to watch it, unconsciously matching her breathing to the slow … Continue reading Web Serial: The Faerie Dance – Winoc Part 7
It was late. Within minutes of Winoc's game, the wagon circle had quieted down. The animals were tied up or herded, and the caravan's people had retired to their tents. Silently, the Southern Wolves kept watch. Emile closed the flap on her tent and wrapped herself in warm furs that reminded her of home. She … Continue reading Flash Fiction Monday – The Jade Talisman – Winoc Part 5
