I was thrilled to discover that my story, You Bruise Easily, has been nominated by readers of Spillwords Journal for Publication of the Month. Voting is now closed, but I will keep you posted. The nominations are based on readership popularity within the last 30 days. One very happy author! I have also reached a landmark of 5,000 followers on Twitter. I really value … Continue reading ‘Publication of the Month’ Nomination by Spillwords Readers
Category: Short story
Butterflies were circling the nasturtiums in a frenzied race to find nectar, but it had not yet flowered. It was a lush green and ripe for bloom, when the flame flower would climb, scrambling through other plants, covering unsightly fences. She had not yet flowered, when the ‘gardener’ had grabbed her by the waist and … Continue reading Short Story Publication – Circling the Nasturtiums, Anti Heroin Chic
Who or what inspired you to write short stories and when did you begin writing? All the writers I read and digested inspired me to write. I was a voracious reader as a child. I started writing when I was in middle school. Some of those stories were written for competitions held at school and … Continue reading Author Interview with Vineetha Mokkil
Ellipsis Zine is an online and print literary magazine for beautifully written fiction & creative nonfiction. How and why did you begin Ellipsis Zine, and how long has it been running? I set up Ellipsis Zine in June 2017 and initially wanted to create an online space for flash fiction I liked to read. I … Continue reading Interview with EllipsisZine Editor, Steve Campbell
Stories published in online journals Short stories are the heartbeat of many writers. I intersperse writing short stories with writing and editing novels. My second novel is now complete and edited. Below is a list of my recent publications and some links to other stories I have enjoyed reading. Is He?, Mojave Heart Journal, February … Continue reading Short story publications