Not my best story, but here it is. I haven’t missed a week yet and I’m not going to start now. Read “At the End of the Day” at 512 Words or Fewer ~CKL
Month: July 2009
Quote of the Moment
“Breaking a story is a bit like role-playing, but I can’t get the writers to use the damn dice.” – John Rogers Also, a heads-up: “my” episode of Leverage airs next Wednesday night on TNT. You should be able to…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Fly Like an Eagle”
I considered titling this week’s story simply “The Time Machine,” but I wanted something a little more interesting. (Side note: I highly recommend The Time Ships, Stephen Baxter’s authorized sequel to the H.G. Wells classic.) So why, of all the…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Universal Language”
Of all my 512s so far, I believe this one to be the most Scalzi-esque; it would not be unfair to make comparisons between “Universal Language” and his “How I Proposed to My Wife: An Alien Sex Story.” I wouldn’t…
Who is Doctor Gneiss?
Yes, that is pronounced “nice,” and yes, it is highly ironic. If you’ve ever enjoyed comic books, superhero movies, or Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, you might like my new short story, “Restart:” My name is Eddie. I am ten years…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Zombies vs. Aliens”
You want high concept? I’ll give you high concept. Read “Zombies vs. Aliens” at 512 Words or Fewer ~CKL
Pay the Writer
After reading Monday’s blog post, my friend Loren emailed me to ask: “How soon do you realistically think it will be before you make money from writing?” I wrote up this response: I’ve been submitting short stories to magazines; if…
Money for Nothing
D recently received a mysterious $250 direct deposit from the VA into her bank account. Upon further investigation, she determined that it was an “economic recovery payment” to eligible Veterans, implemented as part of ARRA. It’s apparently also tax-free, and…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Art Attack 2”
My mother once said to me: “Art is more important than food.” I’m pretty sure she was joking. Read “Art Attack 2” at 512 Words or Fewer ~CKL