The Best Stories flow from a Dynamic Opening Line

The Best Stories flow from a Dynamic Opening Line

In the Judeo-Christian tradition, my husband and I regard Sunday as a day of rest. We sleep until 7:00–if our dog allows–and drink coffee and confections while perusing the morning papers. Despite being retirees, this is the only leisurely morning in our...
Abbey Road: trivia and truth

Abbey Road: trivia and truth

Credit: Blueee/ Alamy Stock Photo Arguably the most famous album cover ever, one that has been endlessly imitated and inspired countless tributes, Abbey Road is quite simple. It consists of all four Beatles walking across the street in front of EMI Recording Studios,...
Life as a Miracle: Rocking the Boots

Life as a Miracle: Rocking the Boots

I remember the date, the place, the time. Do you think I loved him? I remember what he wore and where he posed… Do you think I loved him? I remember I giggled at the party host’s introduction… Do you think it was true? Neither of us recall how we...
“Loose with the Truth”

“Loose with the Truth”

I call my short story writing genre “loose with the truth” because there is always, always, always a kernel of truth in the fiction I flash. Some in my crit group have become confused after they read one of my short stories, certain it was a personal essay despite my...