Did you know that one of Leonard Nimoy’s first film roles was one of the titular space invaders in the Republic serial “Zombies of the Stratosphere?” http://youtu.be/DYUS0qN1NFU Read “Out of the Frying Pan” at 512 Words or Fewer
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Friday Flash Fiction: “Guys and Dolls”
This story has absolutely nothing to do with the Broadway musical. But here’s a song anyway: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmnMCpKGMZw Read “Guys and Dolls” at 512 Words or Fewer
Friday Flash Fiction: “I Can Buy Pickles”
In case you’re wondering where this week’s title came from, just watch the first two minutes of this video (and then feel free to continue watching): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuLmUT5_cBs (Part 2 of that episode: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JTukeKwIIU) And yes, it took a tremendous effort…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Transport”
You’re probably seeing this post a few days late, because my ISP has been down since Thursday, due to “fiber disruption” (I’ve been trying to get more details). I am not happy about this, but contrary to popular belief, my…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Scene from a Buddy Movie”
This is NOT the scene in question: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjJDekSculo …but it is a necessary musical foundation for understanding this week’s story. Read “Scene from a Buddy Movie” at 512 Words or Fewer
Friday Flash Fiction: “Life Goes On”
My dream cast for the Lifetime movie adaptation of this tale includes Kellie Martin as Fina and a digitized Alan Tudyk as Max. They’d have to find a new title, obviously, to avoid confusion and lawsuits. Read “Life Goes On”…
Friday Flash Fiction: “It’s Not the Heat, It’s the Stupidity”
The title of this week’s story was my single favorite line of dialogue from the animated series TaleSpin. It was completely out of context even in the original episode, and that is why I love it. Read “It’s Not the…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Dickly Departed”
It’s in the Urban Dictionary, and that’s good enough for me. But, um, just for the record: this usage is the first definition. The FIRST one! Read “Dickly Departed” at 512 Words or Fewer
Friday Flash Fiction: “Reaction”
No time for love, Doctor Jones! Read “Reaction” at 512 Words or Fewer