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January 14, 2020
Beyond the Pick Safe, Part Two
Missed part one? Read it here. As I walked toward the scent, it became unmistakable: it smelled like a beach. Maybe there’d be people there who would tell me what this place was. I picked up my pace. I realized someone from work should have noticed by then I wasn’t in the office. No one
January 7, 2020
Beyond the Pick Safe, Part One
It was a rare night I’d have to close at the store, but there I was, waiting in the cash office for cashiers to bring in their cash. “Something More” by Sugarland was playing on the iPod, and I was singing along. I stopped singing when I heard the tube system whirring to life. A
June 22, 2019
Origins: Through the Mirrah
In the summer of 2011, I took the plunge. I would write a novel. Adhering to the classic “write what you know” advice, I wrote about my journey of quitting drinking. (I had been sober for a year at that point.) The tale would be inspired by my favorite book, Through the Looking Glass. Clocking in
June 19, 2019
My Greatest Fantasy Influences
Featured image via Tenor. I intended to write about how some of my favorite childhood fantasy books and movies touched my life and steered me down the path to become a writer. As I made my list, I realized that my memory is even worse than I joke about. I remember the books and movies
June 11, 2019
Resources for Writers
Featured image by Plush Design Studio. I’ve always been a writer, but now that I’m preparing to step into the realm of ‘published author,’ I thought I’d share some tools that got me here. This is just a partial list of resources for writers. I’m a self-help and webinar junkie, so I’ve used a LOT of
April 7, 2019
Desperation
Originally Published here on kcotenti.com as a Living Story, April-May 2018. Thanks to Emily McDonald and Elizabeth Barron for their suggested story elements. The building shook as another quake ripped open the surrounding earth. The monitors lining the far end of the room flashed newscasts from cities around the country. People racing through the streets,
April 7, 2019
Alternating Realities
Originally published on Short Fiction Break, December 2016. Katelin walked into the room to see her brother, Brett, sitting up and looking out the window. “Hi, Brett,” she cooed, unsure of how he’d respond. “Katelin! I’m so glad to see you.” Katelin went to him, kneeled next to his chair, and squeezed his hand. “I
April 7, 2019
On the Edge
Originally Published on Short Fiction Break, August 2016. Jupita looked up from the console to take in the surreal view of the frozen planet in front of her. The last planet left in this star system, its orbit skirted the edge of the habitable zone. Japan and England had already claimed the two best planets
April 7, 2019
Jibber-Jabberwocky
An A-Team and Through the Looking Glass crossover poem, written in 2011. “’Twas Billy with his purple coat andBogey the bear as he gyres.And Socky likes to lend a hand,And Little Squirt fights fires.” “Beware the jibber-jabber, fool!You ain’t got no invisible dog!Talkin’ to your sock ain’t cool,Man, your head is full of smog.” “You
April 7, 2019
NASCARgot
The Simpsons spec script written in 2007. Placed 5th in its category in the 77th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competition. This work of fiction was written purely for entertainment purposes. I am not affiliated with Fox, the Simpsons, NASCAR, Luke Bryan, or any of the drivers and sponsors mentioned. The views expressed are made up.