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 […]
Microcosms 12
Hey, everyone! Has it really been 12 weeks?? What??? Thanks for sticking with us and continuing to contribute. I’m so proud to be part of this community. Per my usual MO, I’m looking at holidays, etc. March is Irish American Heritage Month, and yesterday was […]
RESULTS – Microcosms 11
You guys really stepped up to the plate this week. I know it wasn’t easy for our judges. Here’s what Firdaus has to say. Wow! The entries this week were so good that it took me awhile to pick the winner. And I can tell […]
