Selfies, by Gary Fincke
The substitute teacher only tells us Miss Rawley is having a difficult time, but we already know why. Fifth grade is a room full of rumors, and we are sure this one is true. We’ve watched the video news clip over and over, the SUV speeding on the narrow street near the school where we are still told never to cross except at the stop sign corners, no excuses. Every time the camera finds the car coming around the bend, the man on the bicycle has no chance. Miss Rawley own
Empress Gail
If you're in the throes of post-2020 angst, or have pandemic fatigue, or just have seasonal fatigue, I recommend diving into the works of an alternative writer for inspiration. Empress Gail, my favorite alternative writer, blogger, vlogger, and news source is an uncharted cavern of inspiration. And for the braver of you, check out her acting. Trigger warnings, though...
Coastal Bookshelf
Here's a refreshing opportunity from a cool online publisher! Coastal Shelf beckons your pre-published books, and will even give you the option of getting a few notes from the editor on your writing, plus the names of some other publishers where your work might fit (in the event that your writing doesn't flow with them). And they even nominate stories for year-end anthologies! Find out all you need to know on this page, including genre guidelines and an involved submission ca
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