Because writing is my favorite
I write to relate to the world around me. I write to find words for my feelings, to reflect on my previous mistakes and triumphs, and find common connections between me, my experiences, and everyone else in the world. I write to connect with others. I write to create and to put my imagination to… Continue reading Why I Write
I am at the edge of a forty-five foot-long tunnel, the batter in her stance and my catcher in her squat at the other end.
The wind tore through the night like an invisible giant hurling frozen tumbleweeds into trembling cacti. The bright flood lights glanced off the large chunks of snow that whipped in all directions before blanketing the desert plants. “On your marks!” boomed the mayor’s voice through his megaphone. Each contestant instinctively gripped the reigns of their… Continue reading Annual Elder Artic Chariot Racers
Educations 4C’s for 21st Century Skills: Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Communication COVID19’s 4C’s for Stay-at-home Skills: Cooking, Cleaning, Coping, and Cutlery Which is the greatest supporting evidence to my claim that I am now a home cook: that I successfully cooked my first turkey, that I made a delicious leftover turkey casserole, or that… Continue reading The 4Cs of Covid19 Survival Skills
by Lynn Fulton One of my writer partners has an award winning, non-fiction picture book about Mary Shelly titled She Made a Monster. It's a great example of how a talented writer can turn a passion into an amazing book. To read more about it and purchase, click HERE.
Every December fruitcake, the most misunderstood holiday treat, is forced back into the holiday spotlight again for more abuse. Hate on its unimaginative loaf shape. Mock its colorful but unrecognizable “food-like” ingredients. Ostracize it with a journey straight from the front door to the trashcan. But do this at your own risk of self-deprivation... and mob mentality.
Warning: be prepared for s-sound overload in the S paragraphs Every year the inevitable happens; I grow another year wiser. Each birthday has significance in some way, big or small, and my birthday that took place a few days ago was no different. Except this year’s birthday took place in the middle of the coronavirus… Continue reading The Birthday Blues E-S-S-A-Y
My writer friend Heidi’s travel memoir, Confessions of a Middle-Aged Runaway, is out and available as an ebook or paperback. You can buy Confessions of a Middleaged Runaway HERE.
I have a book cover! Thanks to the talented folks at ebooklaunch.com, I have beautifully illustrated cover art. I was really impressed with how fast my designer worked and what a great job he did.
I have read many times the importance of the cover and wanted to make sure I had a good one. Despite the old saying, we really do judge a book by its cover.
What do you think?
But flames devouring earth, homes, shelters, lives is much worse.
A 100 word story from a writing buddy!
Writers, have you ever tried writing a 100-word story? A member of my writers group recently challenged us to write a 100-word story, so I gave it a try. It’s hard! Every word is so precious, I regretted the loss of each one I lopped off.
I was inspired to write this story recently when I was feeling upset about the direction our country has been taking. Here is my story, exactly 100 words. I welcome your thoughts and stories.
The Good Guy
When Don’s breathing returned to normal, he was still gripping the poised bat. He looked down at the enemy sprawled in the dirt, one shoeless foot tangled in a mesquite bush. Blood matted black hair, obliterated brown skin.
“MS-13 member or a rapist,” Don said to himself. “Probably both.”
Skidding tires spit gravel behind him, the glare of floodlights transforming the dusk to a bright stage. Don…
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