If you could win a lifetime supply of anything you choose, what would you choose? I stared in awe at the effervescent being hovering over me. Their essence trailed into the silver vase in my hand, my stunned face reflected perfectly in the spot I had been trying to shine for that purpose. “Who dares … Continue reading Prompt 149-Lifetime Supply
Month: August 2018
Prompts 147-148
147. If you could spend a day living the adventures of any cartoon character, which one would you choose? It's no secret that I am a huge nerd when it comes to cartoons and anime. A big reason for that stems from the stories they tell. I'm obsessed with breaking down themes and character arcs … Continue reading Prompts 147-148
Prompt 146-Sleep Troubles
What keeps you from getting a good night’s sleep? Embers crackled at the bottom of the pit, the fire’s dying croak begging for more fuel. Kyr stared at the glow with a distant gaze. The night was deep and his body ached from the hard pace he had set upon fleeing the mountains. His lids … Continue reading Prompt 146-Sleep Troubles
Prompt 145-Savings
What was the first thing you ever saved up your money to purchase? A bell tinkled as Elian pushed open the heavy wooden door. It’s cheerful chime sang with the lightness of his heart. Today was the day he would finally bring home his prize. The shelves along the walls on either side were adorned … Continue reading Prompt 145-Savings
Week 27
Oh look, it's my favorite number! Twenty-seven weeks of writing prompts, wow! When I set out to do my daily writing in a new blog, I wasn't certain I would stick with it. I've had many false starts over the years but I hoped the blog would give me a little accountability. Almost 100 of … Continue reading Week 27
Prompt 144-Bad Habit
What bad habit would you like to change? I am traveling and my laptop had a zillion updates so this post is gonna be a list post. This prompt is a great story starter and I have a lot of ideas for it so here are some of them in no particular order. Nail biting … Continue reading Prompt 144-Bad Habit
Prompt 143-First Day
Describe a “first day” in your life (first day of marriage, of school, etc). I wanted to write a story a la "first day of the rest of your life" but that first suggestion hasn't left my head so you're getting an anecdotal tale tonight about my first 24 hours being married. Weddings are a … Continue reading Prompt 143-First Day
Prompt 142-Musical Memoir Review
A new Broadway musical is about your life. Come up with a title for the big show, and write a mini-review of it. My Mother's Daughter The musical adaptation of the award-winning "gin-soaked" memoir of the same title is a delightful coming-of-age tale for mother-daughter relationships everywhere. Every mother will relate to Nancy's first Act … Continue reading Prompt 142-Musical Memoir Review
Prompts 140-141
140. Complete this thought: “Today I hope…” Today I hope you get that call, that letter, that email you have been so desperately waiting for. The one that will change your life. The one that says you were accepted to your top choice university. The one that says you’ve been hired. The one that says … Continue reading Prompts 140-141
Week 26
Hello! How was your weekend? Did you have nice weather? Were you able to tackle that project you'd been putting off? How about a nice do-nothing day? Those are great too. I had (have) company for the weekend. My in-laws came up for a visit. Yesterday was super hot and humid so we mostly stayed … Continue reading Week 26
Closet Full of Notebooks 