Flash Fiction Writing Prompt: Valentine

flash fiction writing prompt wedding rings copyright KS Brooks
Photo copyright K. S. Brooks. Do not use without attribution.

Use the photograph above as the inspiration for your flash fiction story. Write whatever comes to mind (no sexual, political, or religious stories, jokes, or commentary, please) and after you PROOFREAD it, submit it as your entry in the comments section below. There will be no written prompt.


Welcome to the Indies Unlimited Flash Fiction Challenge. In 250 words or less, write a story incorporating the elements in the picture at left. The 250 word limit will be strictly enforced.

Please keep language and subject matter to a PG-13 level. Continue reading “Flash Fiction Writing Prompt: Valentine”

The Fear, The Dream, and The Reality – Releasing A New Book

White Rock Christmas An authors dreamIn the dream, my new release hits number one on the bestseller charts. Readers burn through my back catalogue and buy everything I’ve ever written. And someone super-important (after they beg profusely) pays me a large amount of money to get me to complete my next project. I have the same dream prior to the release of every book. The day I don’t have that dream is the day I’ll stop publishing and only write for pleasure.

Before the dream though, cometh the fears. Continue reading “The Fear, The Dream, and The Reality – Releasing A New Book”

Sweet eBook Deals

Mr. Pish Valentine ebookOh yeah, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Wouldn’t it be nice to get some new books for your eReader? Some romances, maybe? You can fill up that puppy now with the free and 99 cent eBook deals right here on Thrifty Thursday.

Readers: look in the comment section below. If you see one you like, click over and buy it. How easy is that? (If you don’t see the book covers, adjust your browser’s adblock settings.) Continue reading “Sweet eBook Deals”

Which “Driftwood” Flash Fiction Story Gets Your Vote?

Vote5It’s that time again…time to choose your favorite flash fiction story of the week! It’s all up to you now – only one can win Flash Fiction Readers’ Choice Champion honors. It’s super easy – choose your favorite and cast your vote below.

Check out this week’s entries here. Make your decision, then use those share buttons at the bottom of the post to spread the word. Attention Authors: It is okay if you ask people to vote for you!

Voting polls close Thursday at 5 PM Pacific time. If the poll doesn’t close on time, any votes received after 5 pm will be removed.

REMINDER – entries over the 250 limit are disqualified.

Which "Driftwood" Flash Fiction Story Gets Your Vote?

  • Allan Baehm (33%, 6 Votes)
  • Dale E. Lehman (22%, 4 Votes)
  • Bill Engleson (11%, 2 Votes)
  • Ann Zimmerman (11%, 2 Votes)
  • JB Wocoski (11%, 2 Votes)
  • Thomas Kepler (6%, 1 Votes)
  • Colin Patrick Ennen (6%, 1 Votes)
  • Marc Twine (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Mary C. Blowers (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Paula Evans (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Lou Silvestri (0%, 0 Votes)
  • D Stoneburch (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 18

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NOTE: Entrants whose submissions exceed the 250 word limit will be disqualified even if they win. ONE VOTE PER PERSON, please. Duplicate votes will be deleted. The results displayed above are unofficial until verified by administration.