Category Archives: Slice of life

Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Catherine Hedge

This morning, the cardinal outside my window flashed his vermillion and sang, “Today will be a glorious day!”  The sun was shining, though we had a freeze warning two nights ago.  The air was sweet, filled with the fragrance of … Continue reading →

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Concerto Petite for Miss Shelva

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Raji Singh

By Raji Singh Writers should strive to utilize a character’s chains of emotions to broaden, complicate, or redirect his or her story.  This change of emotion always must be valid and believable.  It is the writer’s charge to do it … Continue reading →

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Getting Serious!

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Catherine Hedge

Getting Serious!.

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Getting Serious!

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Catherine Hedge

By Catherine Hedge When I was a kid, I used to daydream about being a storyteller.   It’s in my Irish blood.  My great uncles could take a two minute event and stretch it to at least a half hour, especially … Continue reading →

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My Father’s Mud Bowl

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Catherine Hedge

My Father’s Mud Bowl.

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My Father’s Mud Bowl

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Catherine Hedge

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 →

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TAKING A LITTLE BREAK AT THE FICTION HOUSE

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Raji Singh

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 →

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Goblins In Your Desk Drawer?

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Raji Singh

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 →

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Apricot Summer

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Catherine Hedge

By Catherine Hedge Yesterday, we served my grandson apricot jam on his dinner roll.  He held it appreciatively in both hands and sighed, “I like apricot jam the most bestest.” I know how he feels.  When I spoon out the … Continue reading →

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Even The Greats Wrote Some Trash: by Leonard Bishop

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Catherine Hedge

When I was young, I believed that if you had real writing talent, the words just poured out of your pen like honey.  No need to stop or ponder, unless it was to find an even more beautiful phrase.  A … Continue reading →

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