Month: November 2017

Flash Fiction Writing Prompt: Tamarack

Gifford WA FLASH FICTION WRITING PROMPT copyright ksbrooks
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: Tamarack”

Minion Spotlight: K. Rowe

Brat n Kathy RoweAs you probably know by now, the staff authors here at Indies Unlimited are referred to as minions. No one is sure exactly how or when that started, but it stuck. What you may not realize is that all the minions (and everyone) here at IU work for free. That’s right, they don’t get a dime out of this. They do it out of the goodness of their hearts. So our Fearless Leader (admin) thought it would be nice to give some props to the minions by featuring each of them in a spotlight interview. We hope you enjoy it.

What is your name?

Kathy Rowe, A.K.A the crazy farmer lady. And my writing name is K. Rowe.

What is your quest? Continue reading “Minion Spotlight: K. Rowe”

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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 “Check Out These eBook Deals”

Which “Autumn” 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 "Autumn" flash fiction story deserves your vote this week?

  • Dale E. Lehman (48%, 11 Votes)
  • Diane Selby (22%, 5 Votes)
  • Annette Rey (4%, 1 Votes)
  • Judith Garcia (4%, 1 Votes)
  • JB Wocoski (4%, 1 Votes)
  • P. Kyle Gardner (4%, 1 Votes)
  • Van Franklin (4%, 1 Votes)
  • Paula Evans (4%, 1 Votes)
  • Lou Silvestri (4%, 1 Votes)
  • Kevin P Michaels (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Nathan Rokus (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Marc Twine (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Lois Lewandowski (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 23

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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.