fiction
A new short story about my recent adventure searching for the Machine of Destiny, with which one can exercise a secret muscle on the human body that enables a man (or woman) to have whatever he (or she) dreams.
You will find it HERE. Enjoy.
-Matt
Matt Bloom is a writer who can’t seem to pick a genre. In 2007 he published a short story in Apt online literary magazine (apt.aforementionedproductions.com/eleven). In April 2008 he worked with WingSpace Theater Co. in Ithaca, NY to produce a play of his called Doug and Jessica and he is currently self-publishing a serial novella online (strikingout-story.blogspot.com). He is married to a woman, a mortgage and two cats. In his mind he is a gifted guitarist and extremely proficient Frisbee golfer. Cherry pie makes him happy. Bake him a cherry pie, please.
Just A Song at Twilight (.doc)
I am a retired US Government employee currently working as a Defense contractor in the United Kingdom. I started writing fiction some 20 years ago but, with a full-time job and other obligations, I never gave my writing the time necessary to become truly successful. Now, I hope to be FULLY retired in 2 years and devote full-time to being an author. I have written two (unpublished) novels and several short stories, a couple of which have appeared in online publications. I am currently working a third novel (hope springs eternal). I have been published extensively in government documents and . . .
Christmas – only days away; plastic snowmen and glowing reindeer adorn the lawns of neighborhoods all across America. All is calm, all is bright, and yet there is something tragically wrong about this Christmas night.With swift passage through Congress, the Anti-Intolerance legislation was signed into law prohibiting the public display of religious symbols. The traditional [...]
Retired as a Chief Warrant Officer (W4) in the United States Coast Guard after 26 years active duty, Jeff Ovall is a prolific writer whose opinions and anecdotal stories have appeared in numerous periodicals including the daily newspapers of Washington, DC - where he makes his home with his wife Debra of 27 years, his two grown children and granddaughter. His short story, The Rocking Chair, won first place in the national 2003 Otherworlds Sci-Fi short story contest. His first novel, Chronicles of the HEdge, received 5-star reviews on Amazon.com and was a finalist for the Charon Sci-Fi Award . . .
Standing above the little town of Tarifa is an old fort built by the Moors. I remember sitting here with my wife, Christina, in 1982, and for the first time looking at a continent from across a narrow stretch of water: Africa. At that time I could not dream that such a lazy moment in [...]
"His books have had a life-enhancing impact on millions of people. The Times"
Paulo Coelho is one of the most beloved storytelling authors of our times. His books have sold more than 100 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 67 languages.
http://astore.amazon.com/wwwpaulocoelh-20
“Faster! Faster!” I am not amused at this comment from the peanut gallery, the barked encouragement of a disheveled gentleman picking through a recycling bin. Who cares if I get any faster? I took up running again to exorcise my demons, to clear my mind. It’s meditation with an elevated heart rate. I need to [...]
Jennifer Trinkle is a reformed librarian turned vegetarian chef turned writer. When not mining her tumultuous past for story ideas, she freelances for cooking magazines such as Vegetarian Times. As a recent migrant from the East Coast to Berkeley, California, Jennifer is still adjusting to the land of temperate summers, incredible produce, and creative ferment.
Writers and Readers,
Hello! Like many of you out there, I am a writer struggling to get my name and work out into the world. One method I’ve devised to this end is to freely present my work online.
I invite you to visit strikingout-story.blogspot.com to read my serial novella, Striking Out. The story is about a [...]
Matt Bloom is a writer who can’t seem to pick a genre. In 2007 he published a short story in Apt online literary magazine (apt.aforementionedproductions.com/eleven). In April 2008 he worked with WingSpace Theater Co. in Ithaca, NY to produce a play of his called Doug and Jessica and he is currently self-publishing a serial novella online (strikingout-story.blogspot.com). He is married to a woman, a mortgage and two cats. In his mind he is a gifted guitarist and extremely proficient Frisbee golfer. Cherry pie makes him happy. Bake him a cherry pie, please.
Warning!
My dear children, in Magia there are two types of magic—Dark Magic and White Magic. I shall not preach as to which is which; it would be most insulting to your intelligence, and you would most likely put this book down out of boredom. That being said, I [...]
Education/Writing/Acting Education: Carmel High for Girls, Advanced Acting junior (1986-1987) and senior year (1987-1988). Graduate of Institute of Children’s Literature July 7, 2003, studied Principles of Acting, and Stage-Play Analysis for Production through College of Lake County 2006.
Acting experience in theatre plays: The Hobbit, Mama’s Family – both in Carmel High; Fall Festival – performed, “You’ve Got a Friendâ€
Writing/Publication Experience:
I wrote/illustrated and self-published my first novel, Amber Shadows and the Missing Wan . . .
Vimala found an attractive girl accidentally in the street alone. And she was satisfied. “My quota is met,” she said to herself cheerfully, and approached her with a sly smile.
Hi, I am a writing enthusiast, and prolific blogger. Currently, I am publishing with Constant Content as a technical writer. I educate aspirant writers through my blog, CuteWriting.
My Heart Is Afraid that it will have to suffer,” the boy told the alchemist one night as they looked up at the moonless sky.”Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams.”
Every few decades [...]
"His books have had a life-enhancing impact on millions of people. The Times"
Paulo Coelho is one of the most beloved storytelling authors of our times. His books have sold more than 100 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 67 languages.
http://astore.amazon.com/wwwpaulocoelh-20
Playing One’s Role on the World’s Stage, April 10, 2008
By Erika Borsos “pepper flower” (Gulf Coast of FL, USA)
Antor Caspardian is a famous man, a self-made businessman who has
rubbed elbows with world leaders. He is someone whose advice is
sought by heads of countries where political conflicts and wars have
arisen. He lived a full and [...]
I was born in Geneva, brought up in Egypt, educated at English, French and Italian schools before graduating at Oxford. I have written and published fiction and non fiction as can be seen on my website: www derekflower.com
Presently, I live with my wife in the historic Villa Borghese at Nettuno near Rome and am working on a new episode of 'The Weird and Wonderful adventures of Tim Wessurp, 'TWERP', written for young adults.
