Tag Archives: short story
Chasing a Dream
It’s hard to chase a dream. Dreams are ephemeral and unpredictable. They’re illogical. They don’t follow the rules of physics. Dreams can make you feel elated or leave you empty and confused. When you wake from a dream, it can … Continue reading
They Liked It–They Really Liked It!
Well, it’s official—at least two of my readers enjoyed the stories in my new book, Elvis Saves a Marriage and Other Short Stories! Having a reader –or many readers—enjoy what you write is the ultimate reward for most writers, I … Continue reading
It’s Here–My New Book!
It’s finally here! My newest book, Elvis Saves a Marriage and Other Short Stories has gone “live” on Amazon.com. The print version is available right now, and the Kindle version should be up in the next day or two. … Continue reading
I thought that my readers might enjoy a short story today. Boots Emma loved her boots. It had taken her a whole year of babysitting the brats down the street to save enough to buy them. Before she went … Continue reading
War Is Declared
Hello dear readers, It’s been a while since I put a story on this blog–so I thought I’d give you a treat. This is one of the stories I plan to include in my next book, a collection of short … Continue reading
I Am A Bookaholic!
It’s true. I looked it up on the internet, and I present these typical symptoms: I will sit and read for hours at a time, sometimes until my eyes are so tired I can hardly focus on the words on … Continue reading
I Was Thinking
“I was thinking about my mother the other day,” Lori said. Rick looked up, rattled his newspaper and stared at her. “Yes,” he intoned. “Well, you know that it’s getting harder and harder for her to get up … Continue reading
The Cake
Brandi’s specialty was baking the nut filled Bundt cakes her grandmother had taught to make. “Everyone loves them,” Tracy said when she called and asked her to bring one to the shower for their friend Marie. The day of … Continue reading
The Ice Queen
Pain surrounded her every day. She saw it in their faces, heard it in their voices. Sometimes when she administered medications or wheeled them into a treatment room, she wished she could go somewhere else—anywhere but this place. Many … Continue reading
War Is Declared
Author’s note: This is a short , short story based on an incident in my novel, Loving Christy. Hope you enjoy it! It was Friday night, the first night of her new job waitressing at O’Malley’s Bar and Grille, and Sandy was nervous. Entering … Continue reading