Hildegarde concocted a recipe for a stew sure to keep a dragon full for many months and put out the fire inside his belly. It was a rather niche recipe book, but just what Jenny needed.
Dragon Stew (part 1)
Superhero for a Day
I wrote this for my son when he was little. He wanted to be a superhero in the worst way, but sometimes the rewards were not worth the struggle. It was a bright, sunny morning. The kind of day that was just meant for playing and Al knew exactly what he wanted to do. He... Continue Reading →
Different
Stop for a minute and just look around. Look at all the amazing colors you’ve found.
The Hunter
Queen Gertie, cunning and knowing both her kingdom and children better than Humphrey, found the best hunter. The hunter was given gold and the ransom note, which presented three challenges. The hunter accepted.
The Best Nest
This weekend I didn't write. I let my mind and emotions adjust to my youngest moving away to college. So many worries on my mind - will he like it; will he manage to get along with his roommate (who is admittedly his best friend, but they have never lived together before); does he have... Continue Reading →
Tomorrow…
Nineteen years ago.... nineteen years ago, I was running around chasing a five year old while I was heavily pregnant with my second child. The second child came after a few years of struggling with infertility, before PCOS really had a name. My first child was a beautiful, happy, curly brown haired moppet of a... Continue Reading →
Flash Fiction – A Subtle Art
Your words are your art, your literary children - cutting them can feel a bit like murder.
Shannon McCauley - Author 