Pursuing a new hobby or sport can be exhilarating, especially when it leads to a shocking discovery. This short story follows a new photographer who gets caught up into a missing person case. “It turned out that sometimes it’s enough to start doing things differently now.” ― Laini Taylor, Muse of Nightmares Title – Then […]
I think we are at the point where I no longer have to say stuff about the new year to you. Besides the themed pieces, that are about “New Year.” Follow us on Facebook and Twitter if you want to keep up to date with our posts. Book – 50 Great Short Stories (Bantam Classics) […]
Here is an op-ed piece that I am sure will get some interesting responses. If you haven’t already make sure to enter our book giveaway for this month. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, “Maybe ever’body in the whole damn world is scared of each other.” Read more Literary Quotes Title – The Catcher […]
Theme For November – News The readers of the blog know that recently we have experimented with writing about themes here, different themes that we focus on, rather than writing whatever pops into our head as we eat cereal in the morning. We basically became like Frankenstein and the monster. We tied ourselves down to […]
We have some pieces about Sherlock Holmes, plus an interview with a podcaster. Make sure to check out Jody J. Sperling on his podcast here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Subscribe to our blog if you want to receive the weekly newsletter. There are many things that a modern reader should like about […]
Here is a short story about a writer getting canceled. This one is a little strange with it’s narrative, but I hope you enjoy it anyway. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, “Only the very weak-minded refuse to be influenced by literature and poetry.” – Cassandra Clare Original quote found here on Goodreads Read […]
Should Writers Talk Politics? – Poem The election season is getting closer, which means one thing, Cue the guy who says, “THIS IS SPARTA!” really loud. We don’t kick people down holes. We don’t have to, because we have guns. This chaos will produce so many lies for truths, truths for lies, and allegations and […]
Here is a Halloween short story featuring a crazy couple and a time machine. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Subscribe to our blog if you want to receive the weekly newsletter. Mr. Evil And The Tennis Rackets – Short Story We start the scene as a skinny bald man stands by the counter, […]
Sarah Beach Feb 2, 2020 5 min read Updated: Feb 6, 2021 6 Obscure Literary Couples That #CouplesGoals – Op-Ed Piece Darcy and Elizabeth. Romeo and Juliet. Cathy and Heathcliff. Jane and Rochester. These famous literary couples get all the attention, but some other important couples deserve the spotlight this Valentine’s Day. While the following […]
The word that you have to include in this prompt is “MAP” MAP What special event are we going to use as inspiration for writing about a map? Is there a historical figure who liked maps I want you to use? Perhaps a writer who loved maps? Uh… I put up a map in my […]
What Do You Even Say To The Pope? – Op-Ed Piece The Pope is the most popular guy on the planet. He is, after all, the head of the most popular religion on the same planet. People know the guy is what I am saying. He doesn’t have to worry about running ads on Facebook […]
Virginia Woolf – Literary Genius – Best Ever Growing up among Southern Baptists in Florida, Virginia’s writing style was unlike other authors I had been exposed to in my youth. Taking English honors classes in high school, I enjoyed reading the classics and writing essays on famous works of fiction. Woolf fiction had a free-flow […]
Stephen King Left Facebook And I Don’t Know What To Do About It – Op-Ed Piece Have you heard, your favorite author left Facebook? “But Stephen King is not my favorite!” Way to miss the point, wise guy. One of the most prolific writers of our time, the modern Poe, the creator of It and […]
We are going to start to profile some literary magazines for you to check out. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Subscribe to our blog if you want to receive the weekly newsletter. “Don’t ever tell anybody anything. If you do, you start missing everybody.” — J.D. Salinger Read more Literary Quotes Put Heartbreak […]
