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Flash Fiction Challenge: Under the Tree

Photo by K.S. Brooks

Do you remember the excitement of Christmas morning when you were a kid? Tell us a story about your favorite childhood Christmas present.

In 250 words or less, tell us a story incorporating the elements in the picture. The 250 word limit will be strictly enforced.

Please keep language and subject matter to a PG-13 level.

Use the comment section below to submit your entry. Entries will be accepted until 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time on Tuesday, December 25th, 2012.

On Wednesday morning, we will open voting to the public with an online poll for the best writing entry accompanying the photo. Voting will be open until 5:00 PM Thursday.

On Friday morning, the winner will be recognized as we post the winning entry along with the picture as a feature. Best of luck to you all in your writing!

Entries only in the comment section. Other comments will be deleted.

Book Brief: For Animal Lovers

For Animal Lovers
by Kim Cano
Genre: Kids Short Stories
Word count: 8,355

For Animal Lovers is a heartwarming book for kids ages 9-12. Although mainly a short story collection for children, it also appeals to adult readers who are young at heart. Prepare to be transported into the world of each animal, as they tell their tale in their own words.

Best of all, 10% of the sale price is donated to the ASPCA® to help homeless pets!

“Becoming Sacred” – Charlie is a cow who lives on a farm, but plans to escape and move to India, fulfilling a promise he made to his late father.

“Pascal’s Magic” – A classic cat story. Pascal is an adopted shelter cat who has been through a lot. Now with new owners, he finds he needs to work his special brand of magic to save his family.

“Abduction at Sea” – Alice is a special-needs swordfish who’s obsessed with aliens. In order to be an independent gladiator of the sea, Alice has to learn to confront some of the greatest dangers the ocean has to offer.

This book is available through Amazon. Continue reading “Book Brief: For Animal Lovers”

Erich Andreas Announces New Release

Author and guitar sage Erich Andreas is pleased to announce the release of his new music how-to book, Guitar Mastery Simplified.

Guitar Mastery Simplified: How Anyone Can Quickly Become a Strumming, Chords, and Lead Guitar Ninja, by Erich Andreas AKA Your Guitar Sage, is packed with the most important guitar lessons that will help you take your guitar playing ability to the highest level it has ever been! Erich has taught/played guitar professionally for almost 30 years.

The book can help readers fully understand guitar music theory while at the same time learn all the important guitar chords needed to become an advanced guitar “ninja”. This book is for beginners to advanced guitar players.

Guitar Mastery Simplified was released on November 6, 2012 and has received 292 5-star reviews in less than two months. This book is available through Amazon.com and Amazon UK.

Flash Fiction Winner of the Week: Laurie Boris

Congratulations to Laurie Boris, winner of our weekly Flash Fiction competition. Thanks also to everyone who participated – excellent entries!

The winning entry is rewarded with a special feature here today and a place in our collection of winners which will be published as an e-book at year end.

Without further ado, here’s the winning entry:

Continue reading “Flash Fiction Winner of the Week: Laurie Boris”