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Category Archives: Humor
My Father’s Mud Bowl
By Joseph Hedge C. Hedge: Last week, I handed my grandson one of those “Buy One Get One Free” coupon cards. I told him he could pick whatever he wanted. With great joy, He decided “Bowling!” His glee is hereditary, … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Humor, Nostalgia, Slice of life
Tagged bad road adventures, bowling, Fort Jessup, Joseph Hedge, Louisiana, Mary Hedge
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TAKING A LITTLE BREAK AT THE FICTION HOUSE
by Raji Singh (editor, Fiction House Publishing) “…he died at age 52,” reports the network anchor, breaking the news of the death of….“A successful business person, he was known to proudly brag of working 16 hours a day, usually 6 … Continue reading
Goblins In Your Desk Drawer?
By Raji Singh Writers beware. Word and sentence gobbling goblins may live in your desk drawer. Writers, be prepared: You with manuscripts years, or maybe decades old are most at risk! They don’t seem to attack recent works. You may … Continue reading
Crossing Deep River: Finishing a Novel
By Catherine Hedge One of the most wonderful things about starting a novel is that eventually you get to the place where you are finishing it! I am just pages away from finishing my third manuscript, Crossing Deep River. It … Continue reading
Posted in historical fiction, Humor, Leonard Bishop, Writing, Writing Process
Tagged Biography Leonard Bishop, Dare To Be A Great Writer, Donna Gillespie, finishing a novel, invention in writing, outlining a novel, why should I write?, writing instructors, writing outlines, writing techniques
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Christmas Cookies
Back in 1971, I was a broke college student. We were having a BIG Christmas with my family of seven plus our boyfriends, grandmothers, and a whole bunch of favorite cousins coming from Canada. I was frantic, knowing that there … Continue reading
YOUR ‘VOICE’ IN WRITING
By Raji Singh (editor, archivist, archeo-apologist, Fiction House Publishing) Psychologists will tell you “ignore those eerie, Halloween-ish voices that try to creep through your ears and into your brain.” A writing instructor will tell you “listen for the written … Continue reading
Family Drama…Without the Drama: Writing a Family Play
By Catherine Hedge. The adventure began simply. My Uncle Bill called and asked, “What do you think about us putting together a simple little skit for the family reunion?” Even while I was answering, “Yes! That sounds like fun…”, my … Continue reading
LEATHER, WHIPS, AND GUN-RUNNING ON THE RANGE – WHERE THE ARMS ARE BOUND
by Raji Singh As I archive the mid 19th and early 20th century Fiction House Publishing, I am finding bits and pieces of rough drafts and published works. Some of the roughs were gnarred-on by carrier pigeons that delivered them … Continue reading
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