Book: MiseryAuthor: Stephen KingPage five, line fiveGenre: HorrorBook chosen by Miller “Blew down on it like the dank suck of wind which follows a fast subway train, pulling sheets of newspaper and candy-wrappers after it, and the lips were withdrawn, and he thought For Christ’s sake don’t let any of it out through your nose… Continue reading Prompt 5 – Misery by Stephen King & Yin Link
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Prompt 2 – The Best American Noir of the Century
Book: The Best American Noir of the Century (Short Story Anthology)Edited by: James Ellory & Otto PenzlerGenre: Short story/NoirStory Title: Like A Bone in the Throat by Lawrence BlockPage 2, Sentence 2 Chosen by The Hubby “He wore a suit and tie, and he occupied a seat toward the front of the courtroom, and his… Continue reading Prompt 2 – The Best American Noir of the Century
2022 Writing Challenge Reveal! Prompt A Day for 365 Days
Happy twenty-twenty-two (that's fun to write and say!)! That's a lot of twos too. I'm excited to share my writing challenge for this year: PROMPT A DAY! Yes! For the next year, each day I will write for 15 minutes using a writing prompt. This is a timed-writing exercise that is meant to expand my… Continue reading 2022 Writing Challenge Reveal! Prompt A Day for 365 Days
Wounded Writers Ask – Free Write #4 – Keepsakes
List 10 cherished items or keepsakes that you would bring with you to any place in the world to help make that place l-o-v-i-n-g-l-y-y-o-u-r-s. You might even add a line or two beside each object that explains its significance. Word from Work Wicket - which is the title of the song I'm listening to by… Continue reading Wounded Writers Ask – Free Write #4 – Keepsakes
VANESSA SHIELDS, writer 