— Another Flash Fiction Challenge hosted by Patti Abbott. This one is called “Sweet Dreams.” Patti describes the premise like this: “It begins in a food/drink establishment of some sort. The radio/juke box/band is playing …
Look in the archives of any prominent mystery magazine and you’ll find at least one story by Stephen D. Rogers, a very prolific and talented writer. His new short story collection, SHOT TO DEATH, came …
— Dan O’Shea is hosting one of those Flash Fiction Challenges. All of the pieces have to involve a church. Here’s a link to a list of all the entrants: Let Us Prey . . . …
— Patti Abbott, Gerald So and Mystery Dawg are at it again. Every few months they host a Flash Fiction Challenge. I did the last two and thought I’d try this one as well. The …
Before I get underway, let me say that any theater company that chooses to produce my work is obviously comprised of geniuses and I love them and owe them my undying gratitude. If I come …
It was ten years ago today, September 6, 1999, that I first set foot inside the Red Lion Pub here in Chicago. I was there to attend a Twilight Tales Open Mic. Little did I …