Author Archives: Alice
New Schedule
As of Next Wednesday, this space will be used for the weekly Serialist post and also Suzie’s House. I was finding my Friday’s a little too full between Fiction Friday 55, Suzie’s House, and the new meme too. I’m afraid we are going to have to say good bye to Mr. Al’s history posts. He’s gotten so busy writing fiction that he’s not even looking at the book I bought for his next series. I’m not sure what I’ll do […]
160 – Planted
Given a warm sun, water, and soil, a plant will grow anywhere. Given love, it will even grow well. Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
Lover’s Triangle
Jill: So now you only like Gin? And Gin mostly likes Tonic, but Tonic still prefers you. Why don’t just get along like you used to? Jack: The dog tried to pee on me, Jill. A man’s got to take something like that serious. Today’s theme is Triangle Be sure to visit the home page.
Suzie’s House 216 : How to Alter a Fond and Tranquil Moment
“Hey, Babe.” Vin settled on the lawn chair next to Miranda. With a beer in one hand, and the grill’s special, long-handled spatula in the other. He stared cross the backyard at the same row of trees and hulking Victorian house’s backside that Miranda had been staring at. “Pretty, isn’t it?” He waited for a few minutes to see what she said. Miranda wasn’t really the kind to wax rhapsodic over the turning of Autumn leaves. She probably hadn’t noticed […]
Serialists as of June 10th
This week’s featured contributor is Shanae Branham who has been posting some intriguing snippets from her science fiction novel. Serialists is moving to a new day! This post will have to serve all the way until Wednesday, June 22nd. If you’ve written anything in the last week that fits or post anything between now and then, please add your link to the specific post in the linky below. If you are new to Serialists, then link to any active series […]
55 – Summer Vacation
The back yard was full of glass. Every summer she walked around barefoot, letting the calluses thicken, baking herself brown in the long, hot days, and plucking bottles shaped by the minds of the 1930’s – bits of glass in blue and green and brown – and thinking of snake oil and salesmen. The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 words. Flash Fiction 55 is hosted by the G-man, a host […]
13 Steps to a Purchase from Lowe’s
We bought a fixer-upper recently, and have to do a lot of work to make it habitable. So naturally I’m down at the lumber yard a lot. I go to Lowe’s most of the time because they are reasonably priced (mostly) and don’t look down on me for wandering the aisles in my skirt and clogs. This is my most recent experience. 1. Movers can get a special discount from Lowe’s – 10% off. It’s good for up to a […]
Fwd: Did I read that sign right
Did I read that sign right? TOILET OUT OF ORDER. PLEASE USE FLOOR BELOW In a Laundromat: AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINES: PLEASE REMOVE ALL YOUR CLOTHES WHEN THE LIGHT GOES OUT In a London department store: BARGAIN BASEMENT UPSTAIRS In an office: WOULD THE PERSON WHO TOOK THE STEP LADDER YESTERDAY PLEASE BRING IT BACK OR FURTHER STEPS WILL BE TAKEN In an office: AFTER TEA BREAK STAFF SHOULD EMPTY THE TEAPOT AND STAND UPSIDE DOWN ON THE DRAINING BOARD Outside […]
Summer is Finally Here
We actually hit 80 degrees yesterday (Sunday). For weeks now we’ve been getting rain and highs in the 60’s. I’ve had to run the furnace as recently as Saturday. It’s so nice to warm up a bit. I’m sorry I missed a couple of days posting. I’ve been busy painting a house. I’ve got paint splatters on my hands and arms. My arms are so tired they are shaky. Still have one room to do the primer on, then we […]
Suzie’s House 215 : But Mom, It’s My Flashdrive
“Mom!” Ben just about flipped out when he saw what she was doing. “How’d you get that?” “What? This flashdrive? It was sitting on my desk.” “But… but…” Ben swallowed hard, trying to think and not doing a good job of it.
Serialists as of June 3rd
It’s time for another round of The Serialists! We had some great entries last week with Leiffy V’s Science Fiction, and Susan and Julia’s entries. Kkrige’s travelogue is skating the edge, but has a mainstream novel feel, so I let it fly. This week I’m featuring Whitesnake’s blend of autobiography and fiction called King of Dreams. He’s just starting this one. I hope he keeps going. If you are new to The Serialists, then link to any serial you’ve posted. […]
