My favorite number. Woo hoo! But seriously, wow. I can’t believe we’re here already! I’ll admit, it’s a struggle for me, at times, due to my schedule. But you guys have been awesome, and your continued participation makes it all worthwhile.
Category: Weekly Flash Fiction Contest
RESULTS – Microcosms 16
All right, guys. I know I’ve been running behind. I really apologize. Thanks for your patience! If you’d like to volunteer to help run the contest, please let me know. I’ll try to make it as painless as possible. A HUGE thanks to this week’s […]
Microcosms 16
Hey, everyone! Well, today is Titanic Remembrance Day, and although it’s not quite in the spirit of things, I thought we’d use characters inspired by Leonardo DiCaprio movies. This could be a fun one! Also, the 17th is Bat Appreciation Day, so I’ve thrown a […]
RESULTS – Microcosms 15
Okay, all. Sorry for the late results. (These 12-hour workdays have been rough, but I do apologize.) What’s especially disappointing about posting late is that you all wrote some AMAZING stories. This was one of those weeks where any one of you could have won, […]
Microcosms 15
Springtime is upon us, and there is much ado about gardening and nature right now. This is Lawn and Garden Month, as well as Garden Week. And, heck, today is Draw a Picture of a Bird Day. Why? I couldn’t tell you. But it seems […]
RESULTS – Microcosms 14
High quality work, as always! A HUGE thanks to this week’s judges, Voima Oy and Geoff Holme. Here’s what Voima had to say: What fun to read these stories! Wonderful inventiveness and language. Well-done, everyone! And here’s what Geoff had to say: Hi, flash fictioneers! […]
Microcosms 14
Hey, flashers! Er… flash fictioners. 🙂 This week’s contest is brought to you by Steph Ellis, who decided to take the contest in a slightly different direction this week. Enjoy! Language is a wonderful thing and the English language in particular is a bizarre beast […]
RESULTS – Microcosms 13
As usual, a strong crop of stories this week! Here’s what Bill had to say about things: Here we go again. For reasons totally beyond my ken, I am judging the work of my betters. Actually, I believe I am an excellent candidate to be […]
Microcosms 13
Food seems to be preoccupying a lot of people’s minds around this time of year. The 23rd was Melba Toast Day and National Chip and Dip Day; the 24th was National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day; today is both Pecan Day and Waffle Day; tomorrow is […]
RESULTS – Microcosms 12
Why do you all have to make it so hard on us, huh? Excellent stories this week, all around. 🙂 A HUGE thanks to AJ Walker for helping judge this week! Here’s what he had to say: Firstly I must say it was the hardest […]
