Author Archives: Alice
After the Affair
She rose from the ashes of her dismay a phoenix made new for a life far above her original dreams taking to the air in a fiery show of determined self confidence. She will not be laughed at anymore. She will leave behind all the ants who thought to take away her best parts and make them their own. The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 words. Click on the badge […]
13 Characters
Kimberly Menozzi did this a few weeks ago. I said at the time I was tempted to do it, too, but hadn’t gotten around to it. Honestly, sometimes I take forever. This is a list of characters from books I’ve written. 1. Daimik: From a Fantasy book I never finished and never will. He was found in the woods by a cruel and petty wizard who “adopted” him with the intention of training him to do dangerous work. Daimik accidentally […]
Ah Maria, Long Range Plans Can Be Obscure
Queen Maria Theressa of Austria put a lot of faith in her diplomat, Count Kaunitz. She fully expected the impossible from him, and he was eager to give it. Arriving in Paris, Count Kaunitz settled in to play the roll of courtier/diplomat. Sparing no expense, he surrounded himself with “the utmost splendor.” He was careful to invite all the right people to his extravagant dinner parties. On one point, Kaunitz’s realistic assessment of the situation stood him in good stead; […]
Slammed
You would not believe what all I’ve gone through in the last couple of days. Or maybe you would. It’s been a lot like what kaye http://ladygaladrielkj.blogspot.com/went through. I even tried to leave a comment, and had it get caught in my own Spam filter! I still have quite a ways to go before I’m on my feet again, I’m trying. I expect to be visiting you soon.
Perspective
Jack: How did you get down there? What are you laying on? Jill: I’m vertical, Jack. YOU’RE the one laying down. Today’s theme is Vertical Previously in Jack and Jill Who is Sweet? The rules for Photohunt can be found here. Be sure to visit the home page.
Suzie’s House 159: The Snitch
“You The Man?” the snitch asked seconds after he and Drew met in the back of the WalliMart parking lot. “No! No, I’m not The Man,” Drew said with a spoof of the very real panic he felt. Among these people “The Man” meant law enforcement, especially under cover cops. “I don’t men The Man, the man. I mean are you Cool Dude from RamirezRules?” “Oh. That man. Yeah, that’s me.” Drew tried a sappy smile, and guessed he pulled […]
