Category Archives: short story

Another perspective on “Blue Horses”

Posted on April 28, 2018 by

I’m taking a short story course at UCLA Extension with author/instructor Michael Buckley. One of our assignments was to write in the style of Franklin’s “Blue Horses.” I decided to write from Evelyn’s point of view and add some plot … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 10, 2018 by

My short story “Angry Man” is up on Altered Realty Magazine. Check this out

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The Dragon Rider- Part Two

Posted on March 30, 2017 by

  “You’re selling your dragon?” Worley interrupted, as he caught up to Emeri and Anzel who were deep in serious conversation. His dusty grey hair hung over his widened eyes, his usual happy face darkened. “That’s no way to address … Continue reading →

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The Cave Part Six

Posted on July 28, 2016 by

As they traveled down hallways decorated with elaborate paintings of flowers, Meghan and Hardly said nothing to each other. The faery’s boots pounded on the polished wood floors, as Meghan walked silently in her slippers behind him. She held Noodles … Continue reading →

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The Cave Part Five

Posted on July 22, 2016 by

  Washed up and dressed in a green gown, Meghan was escorted to a large dining room lit by giant pine cone chandeliers. Her stomach grumbled when she smelled the platters of savory meat that the servants were passing around … Continue reading →

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The Cave Part Four

Posted on July 18, 2016 by

  Meghan and the dragon riders, cocooned by a regiment of faerie soldiers, walked directly to the Queen’s audience chamber. Her stomach still felt queasy from their portal jump. Besides the stationary portals, the faeries had field portals that could … Continue reading →

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Rain in the Mirror (A College of the Crones short story)

Posted on July 21, 2015 by

Boom! Unexpected thunder caused Yvette to jump, resulting in a black line down her cheek. “Sunne, you’ve ruined my makeup!” she shouted at her crone servant who had been carefully outlining her eyes with a black stick. “So sorry, my … Continue reading →

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