New Flash Fiction: Librocubicularist
I follow the Word Sleuth on Instagram. He posts words—usually obscure or underused words—and their definitions. After six words, he challenges writers to create stories or poems that include all six of the latest words. He had been reaching out to me about these challenges for months, and he finally caught me at a good...Continue reading
More than a Knock-Knock Joke
Knock. Knock. I freeze mid butt-wipe and slowly look over as if my neck would squeak if I turned it any faster. That banging sounded like it was right at the door, the bathroom door. Who’s in my house? Knock. Knock. Oh, my god! What can I use to defend myself? I reach for my...Continue reading
Sabacc for Playing Cards
Sabacc is the poker-like card game Han Solo plays in Star Wars. I played one hand and got the most powerful and most rare hand in the game: Pure Sabacc. Check out last week's post for more about the most outrageous beginner's luck in the galaxy far, far away. After that, I had to make...Continue reading