The Academy of the Heart and Mind – Pancakes

Hey Everyone! This story was published today by Thomas at the Academy of the Heart and Mind. I hope you enjoy it! This is what author Steven Lester Carr thought about it: Jim, if ever there was a writer who found his niche, you’ve found yours: the voice of love and compassion. You’re the NormanContinue reading “The Academy of the Heart and Mind – Pancakes”

The Hermit – The Literary Yard

Hey Everyone! Here’s a favorite story of mine. Special thanks to Onkar for featuring it today!! The Hermit Here’s a wonderful review of The Hermit by author Steven Lester Carr: “Art should make us feel something. This is art! I’ll be feeling it for quite some time to come. Like reading a dream . .Continue reading “The Hermit – The Literary Yard”

Agate Hunting – Spillwords

Hi Everyone!! Here’s special shout out to editor Dagmara K. for featuring my story today. THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Agate Hunting I’ve also posted it below: Agate Hunting After we waved good-bye to the last of the guests, Janet turned to me and asked, “Where’s Evan?” “I think he’s downstairs. I got the feeling heContinue reading “Agate Hunting – Spillwords”

Forgotten Ones – Eerie River Publishing

In addition to an ebook, Forgotten Ones has just been released in hard copy. It’s a drabble anthology edited by Michelle River and published by the wonderful Eerie River Publishing. It’s filled with over 250 pages of drabbles centered around a theme of myths and legends. I’m thrilled to have two drabbles in it!  Continue reading “Forgotten Ones – Eerie River Publishing”

Surface Tension – CafeLit

Hi Everyone! Many thanks to Gill James for featuring my story. I’m thrilled to be able to share it with you. https://cafelitcreativecafe.blogspot.com/2020/03/surface-tension_13.html Here’s the story if you don’t want to use the link: Surface Tension He remembered it from biology class. Surface tension. It meant, The tendency of water molecules to shrink into the smallestContinue reading “Surface Tension – CafeLit”

In Her Dreams – The Drabble

Hi Everyone! Special thanks to the staff at The Drabble for featuring my poem today! https://thedrabble.wordpress.com/2020/03/13/in-her-dreams/?fbclid=IwAR01KLCtKgUMGHlado_1pfzbsJTh2LTzkmCh6KewnclUgidprxDVL0o91CM I’ve posted it below, too: In Her Dreams She rides a painted pony Over rolling grassland hills. She walks a shaded woodland path, And listens to the wind whispering. Sometimes she stops to breathe the scent Of a fragrantContinue reading “In Her Dreams – The Drabble”

theviewfromlonglake

Fictional Stories by Jim Bates

Big Confusing Words

Poetry and fiction not intended for the masses — Sam M. Phillips

thedrabble.wordpress.com/

Shortness of Breadth

Kerri Writes

Writer, pursuing what she loves to do

Julie C. Eger

Wisconsin Author - Books Available Now

Academy of the Heart And Mind

Welcome to a world of emerging writers.

Gary Bonn

Writer, Editor, Illustrator, Artist

Words Spill Out - Poetry

Ann Christine Tabaka - Poet

SHORT STORIES & POEMS

Written by Ella Etienne-Richards

Thoughts Become Words

Miscellaneous Collection by Gretchen

Orca, A Literary Journal

A literary journal with a speculative accent. We feature writing from around the world, with an emphasis on imagination and superb language.

A Million Ways

STORIES WITH SUBSTANCE

The Cabinet of Heed

literary journal

Maria Donovan

facts and fiction

The Garden Visitor

Lovely gardens to visit - with Kathy Sharp

the writer is a lonely hunter

writing by Gail Aldwin and other authors