overpass –
woman in bikini
on her porch below
#quikfic 119
“What’s with the flag?” “People keep throwing mud on it, so I have to wash it,” he said, gesturing toward the pink Stars and Bars.
Quotable 219
Becoming a writer to be a brand name is like doing law solely to prepare for your selection to the supreme court.
– Justine Larbalestier
haiku 331
fair crowd –
future therapy dog
sticks close to trainer
#quikfic 118
“I’m sorry, Mother,” he whispered, “but if I don’t they’ll know I’m a Jew.” Hans closed the door to the gas chamber behind her.
Quotable 218
Write what should not be forgotten.
– Isabel Allende
haiku 330
state fair tradition –
young women in short shorts
and cowboy boots
#quikfic 117
“Truth or dare, Mike?” “Truth.” “What’s the worse thing you’ve done?” “Hid my sister’s EpiPen so she would die of a food allergy.”
Quotable 217
Basically, fiction is about people. You can’t write fiction about ideas.
– Theodore Sturgeon
haiku 329
outflow winds
rearrange
back porch