Prompt 231-Devices

Should kids be allowed to have personal cell phones and tablets in school? In another time, perhaps I would say “no” to this. After all, these things were New™ when I was coming up through middle school and high school. Kids had gotten by without them just fine before us, but it was uncharted territory … Continue reading Prompt 231-Devices →

Prompt 227-Idioms

Rewrite some of these commonly used idioms to make them more interesting, or maybe start a story: “Pardon my French,” “My mind is in a fog,” “There is more than one way to skin a cat,” “You are on thin ice.” “Pardon my French, but you’re on thin fucking ice.” “That’s not even French.” “It’s … Continue reading Prompt 227-Idioms →

Back In Business

Aaand we're back! How was your week? Did you get any writing done? Go on any fun adventures? Get enough sleep? Since my post on Wednesday, I have written 0 words until these words here. It's all good though. I got to spend a few super fun days with my little sister. We nerded it … Continue reading Back In Business →

Prompt 218-Religion

Does religion play an important role in your life? Why or why not? They say there is a holy place where you can meet the gods if your belief is strong enough. They say your prayers will definitely be heard and answered if your body is pure enough. They fail to mention what you might … Continue reading Prompt 218-Religion →

Prompt 216-Love or Hate

Which is stronger, love or hate? Cal stands before me, radiant in the rays of the setting autumn sun. Bronze and golden leaves all around us cast their hues against his skin. Sweat glistens upon his brow and his collarbone. His breath hovers and vanishes like dust motes in the dying light. Everything about him … Continue reading Prompt 216-Love or Hate →

Prompt 214-Pickup Line

What is the best pickup line you know? “You’re not alone you know.” Those were the first words she spoke to him. He was certain they were meant for him, and just as certain she wasn't just talking about the crowd in the bar. “Of course he isn’t,” the saucy brunette on his arm proclaimed … Continue reading Prompt 214-Pickup Line →

Prompt 212-Support

Describe a way a friend supported you when you needed it. Lucy replaced the receiver on the base of the phone. The office sounds—clacking keyboards, ringing phones, hushed gossip—were drowned out by her heart beating in her ears. Why couldn’t that phone call have come when she was home? She stood up from her desk … Continue reading Prompt 212-Support →

Prompt 211-Favorite Album

What is your favorite CD or album? I consider myself a bit of an audiophile. Bit of a side effect of being raised by a musician, really. I love listening to all kinds of music. I grew up on country and classic rock, but in my teen years I became obsessed with alternative and hard … Continue reading Prompt 211-Favorite Album →

Prompt 210-Ultimate Sandwich

Describe your ultimate sandwich. Click. Professor Fromage licked his lips as the knife-shaped key locked into the slot and turned a perfect 45°. The dusty rock wall trembled as it split along its diagonal and granted him entry to the inner sanctum. At long last, after years of searching, hours spent bent poring over ancient … Continue reading Prompt 210-Ultimate Sandwich →

Prompt 208-Self Pride

Write about a moment when you felt proud of yourself. “Mr. Bennett is healing remarkably fast. Of course, we’ll still keep him for a few days to monitor his status, but he seems to be making an incredible recovery.” The Westgate doctor had been ecstatic when Midge awoke such a short time after surgery. “Shame … Continue reading Prompt 208-Self Pride →