[Pen/Pencil Review] Zebra bLen 0.5mm Blue Ink
This week’s pen is a new design from Zebra. I picked this up at Kinokuniya on the way back from my Favorite Ex-CoWorker’s wedding. If we’d thought it through, we’d’ve left for the wedding earlier and stopped on the way UP. But this one is something interesting…and I’m looking forward to working with it more […]
[Write the Story] Stranded in a Foreign City
Prompt: Stranded in a Foreign City Words: Baptist, assets, cupcake, showcase, neurology, workaday, pine, cushion, assistant, firmament Story “All I wanted was a cupcake.” Eva plopped down on the pine bench. “We’re in Versailles,” Andy, Eva’s assistant, said. “At a neurology symposium. What makes you think there would be cupcakes?” Eva sighed. “It’s France? They […]
[Pen/Pencil Review] Spoke Pen in Green with Black Ink
This week’s pen was an unexpected gift from Jimmy. He got it from the good people at Spoke Pencils and (now) pens. I think it was finally a replacement for the pencil he gave me a while back that I gave back to him because it works with his Pentel P-205 collection. This pen was […]
[Write the Story] A Child’s Dream Literally Comes True
Prompt: A Child’s Dream Literally Comes True Words: high school, captivate, portfolio, argyle, witness, fertile, eyebrow, pentagram, thirsty, guidance Story Peter waited in the wings of a moderately-sized auditorium full of people. Not just people, but peers, all there for this moment. His Moment. That’s when the butterflies began. “You’re awfully nervous.†The familiar voice […]
[Write the Story] A Countdown
Prompt: A Countdown Words: plumber, witty, oyster, voluntary, asparagus, centralize, judge, puddle, pointer, ampersand Story “You know, you don’t have to give anyone your password. It’s nobody’s business what post but you.†Sid poked the oyster with his fork. “Are these supposed to be swimming in a puddle of goo?†“Since it’s oyster stew, um […]
[Write the Story] Peri Potter and the Sorcerer’s Bowl
This is isn’t one of the exercises – this is a gift for a friend this SoonerCon weekend. Peri Potter and the Sorcerer’s Bowl By Rhonda Eudaly “Mingus! I know what I’m missing!” “Yes, Boss?” the henchman’s voice hesitant. As if the excitement in his employer’s tone frightened him. Petunia whirled on him with a […]
[Write the Story] A Crime Scene
Prompt: A Crime Scene Words: phantom, desperate, scale, normality, ponytail, tremendous, stiletto, hound, wrinkle, smoke Story “I can’t believe this is what passes for our normality,†Ashley said as she picked her way through smoke and debris. “If you didn’t expect this, why’d you take the job?†Alton asked, kneeling to tag an errant stiletto. […]
[Write the Story] An Anthropologist at a Costume Party
Prompt: An Anthropologist at a Costume Party Words: fashionista, responsibility, cruelty, article, arrangement, frog, French fries, calf, addition Story “This is sheer cruelty, you know.†“You’re the one who picked the frog costume, you can’t be bothered by people commenting on your legs, Alex.†“Funny, Bev. Funny. I can’t believe I let you talk me […]
[Write the Story] The Best Night the Main Character Won’t Remember
Prompt: The Best Night the Main Character Won’t Remember Words: Mardi Gras, puzzle, scorpion, snout, ward, cooler, shake, tiger, exhausted, stumble Story “Where are we going?” Brook asked as she tried not to stumble on the uneven cobblestones. “It sounds a little like Mardi Gras.” “That’s a whole other ward.” Avery told her as they […]
[Write the Story] A Hike Through the Woods
Prompt: A Hike Through the Woods Words: leprechaun, covert, fireball, snoop, wart, pity, backpack, practice, nausea, collar Story “You are being about as covert as a fireball, Travis. Can’t you try to be a little quieter? We are trying to snoop around after all.” “Oh, come on. You really think. We’re going to find a […]