Sundays – For Nonno

September 22, 2013 Vanessa Shields1 Comment

One year ago today my grandfather, Tony, passed away from pancreatic cancer. He was admitted to hospital seven days prior feeling lethargic, tired and 'not himself'. We found out on his second day in that he had pancreatic cancer that spread throughout his abdomen, and that the disease would progress rapidly. Death was imminent. He… Continue reading Sundays – For Nonno

And Now We Judge…Mystery Flash Fiction Contest CLOSED

September 21, 2013 Vanessa ShieldsLeave a comment

The Mystery Flash Fiction Contest is officially closed! We are currently reading and judging the submissions and will announce the winners shortly. A massive thank you to all those who submitted!

Contests · On Writing

Mystery Flash Fiction Contest – Deadline Extended!!!

September 16, 2013 Vanessa Shields2 Comments

Okay folks. So I'm gonna chalk up our supremely low submission rate to the following three reasons: 1) You were all attacked by flying monkeys that stole your typewriters/laptops/computers so you couldn't write. 2) The season change is getting you down and you couldn't do anything but eat french fries and watch old movies. 3)… Continue reading Mystery Flash Fiction Contest – Deadline Extended!!!

Contests · On Writing

Mystery Flash Fiction Contest Info – FINALLY! (Tell ALL Your Friends!)

September 11, 2013 Vanessa Shields12 Comments

Mystery Flash Fiction Writing Contest Rules This is the first Mystery Flash Fiction writing contest on my blog. Submission guidelines are posted below. Please tell yourself and all your friends to ENTER! The more the merrier! Winners will be posted two weeks post contest entry deadline. Winners will ONLY be posted via my blog, so… Continue reading Mystery Flash Fiction Contest Info – FINALLY! (Tell ALL Your Friends!)