Flash Fiction, Poetry, and Photography

I've been pretty busy lately trying to avoid actual writing so I'm posting a flash fiction piece and a poem I've been cleaning up, as well as a few pictures I've taken. The flash fiction story was inspired by a TerribleMinds prompt (from a while back) to write a complete story in five sentences and 100 words, or less. The poem was written in response to one of Robert Lee Brewer's PAD challenges to write a Tanka poem. I had done this one previously (check it out here) and had a lot of fun with it, so I did it again. Photography has become my latest hobby and I've had a lot of fun taking pictures around the house of my flowers and babies. So I decided to share some of the better ones (IMO). ;)

Flash Fiction: KTFO (WC79)

Blood covered my face, but the fight only had thirty more seconds. I jabbed left and she dodged right. I jabbed left then followed with a hard right and she blocked. I leaned back and, when she pursued, popped a straight kick, catching her right under the chin. Her head snapped back just like a Pez dispenser, but no candy came out. As she landed flat on her back, I let rip my victory cry, "KNOCKED THE FUCK OUT!"

Baby Girl

Tanka: Baby Girl

Strawberry blonde hair
Wispy, curly, and cowlick'd
Above sky blue eyes,
Ivory skin, and pale pink lips
Little arms reach up to me

Pictures

Pretty Roadside Weeds

Pete the Garden Gnome says, "Go Reds!"

Hot Pink Rose

Pink Roses

Hot Pink Rosebud

Garden Mushrooms

This looks like it'd be a great photo prompt for a fantasy...





Do you like to write or take pictures? What are your favorite subjects? What do you think about my writing and pictures? Any ideas or suggestions? I appreciate any and all feedback. Even if you think this sucks, as long as you tell me why you think it sucks. I can't wait to hear from you guys! Interaction is what this life is all about.

If you're interested in my ROW80 progress... well, there isn't really any.

Currently...

Hey everybody! Just a quick update to let you all know what I've been up to lately. On My Nightstand will be my running commentary on what I'm currently reading. Awesome Blogs, are, you know, blogs that I find awesome.


On My Nightstand: A Ranger's Tale by Mysti Parker


Once upon a time an elven noblewoman longed to leave her gilded cage. A half-breed former pirate wanted nothing more than to escape his guilty past. Easier said than done... 

I've read it through once, for fun, and I really liked the story. Now, I'm reading it again, and taking notes, and will be reviewing it right here soon.


Awesome Blogs: Here some amazing blogs I've come across lately and feel the overwhelming need to share.

TerribleMinds: Chuck Wendig is hilarious. Flat out. I find myself literally rolling in the floor laughing every time I read his blog. The latest one (Transmissions From Baby-Town: "Nine Months") is about his 9-month-old son and is GREAT. I have two babies, 16 months and 3 years, and I could clearly envision every single thing he talks about and I couldn't stop laughing long enough to breathe. Seriously, I think I almost passed out.
He usually blogs advice for writers, and is heavy with the profanity.  So, beware, if that's not your thing. But it fits perfectly with his writing tone and is also hilarious. So, if you don't mind a little constructive cursing and criticism, you should definitely check him out.

Kristin Lamb's Blog:  This is a great place to read about the life and industry of writing. She posts about what's going on in the world of publishing AND why you, the writer, should care. She also posts tips and things every writer should know. Sometimes her posts are about the craft of writing (The Seven Deadly Sins of Prologues) and sometimes they show mistakes other writers make and how to avoid them (Don’t Eat the Butt #3–Persistence Can Look a lot Like Stupid). Lots of great stuff for learning writers, so check it out,  you know, if you're a writer. Otherwise, you probably won't like it much.


Okay, so I hope you guys check out the book and blogs. Let me know what you are reading, and maybe I'll check it out and review it. Let me know what blogs you think are awesome and maybe I'll list them next time. Enjoy!

Becca♥