Author Archives: Alice
Still a Slut
“Don’t go,” she said as her lover put on his clothes. He didn’t bother to answer, not even a look. “I love you.” “No you don’t. You’ll have another man in here by morning.” “Yeah? Well, maybe I should.” And she would, if she could. But as she got older “it” wasn’t the only thing getting old and going no where. The challenge, should you choose to accept it, is to write a story in exactly 55 words. Click on […]
13 Shiny Silver Things in my House
1. Straight pins. They’re getting quite a work out right now, so are shinned up naturally as I take them out and put them in the pin cushion. 2. My iron. Ok, not so shiny, but still kind of silvery. 3. a spoon 4. Quarters. Did you get one of the Northern Mariana Islands ones? 5. The buttons on my old camera 6. Batteries. We use rechargeable. They’re also getting quite a work out. 7. Nail clipper 8. Origami helmet. […]
Ah Maria, If I Can’t Have Her, Then… I Take The Other One
After Prince Joseph of Austria’s lovely, lesbian wife died, he was forced to turn to another. But who could match such a nonpareil? Before leaving the subject of Joseph and his marriage to the stunning Isabella of Parma, a post script. Not long after her death, he announced that if he had to re-marry, he would like his bride to be Isabella’s younger sister, Louise. If he could not have his beloved, he would have someone kinda like her. There […]
Welcome, Alison Chambers
Alison Chambers is a recent addition to the Wild Rose Press garden. Her Romantic Suspense novel, Secret Sentinel, came out May 7th. It’s the story of a museum curator and a sexy stranger searching for treasure. She has graciously agreed to give a copy of Secret Sentinel to a lucky commenter. Simply leave a comment here between now and midnight, Wednesday May 26th. Now on to my interview with her. Alice: What is it about secrets, treasure, and danger that […]
More Jingle Awards
Jingle does this poetry rally thing. I’ve kind of gotten pulled into it. Here’s what she’s given me for it so far: Perfect Poet Award
“Fixing” himself supper
The Boy routed around in the kitchen. Noodles? Maybe. Hotdogs? Nah. Leftovers? Never. Ah-hah! Cereal! With a yip of joy, he grabbed the box and ran. Monkey Man hosts the 160 Character Challenge. See what you can write in 160 characters or less, spaces included.
Miss Communication
Jill: Hurry up, Jack. I need to get in at my monthly. Jack: What?!!!! Jill: My monthly. I need my monthly. Jack: No. Don’t tell me. You’re not…. Jack: Oh. That’s what you needed? Jill: Yes, there’s a recipe I want to try. What did you think I meant? Today’s theme is monthly Previously in Jack and Jill: Share and Share Alike The rules for Photohunt can be found here. Be sure to visit the home page.
Suzie’s House 165: How I Look To You
Rats, she was coming, and Ben was right behind her, too. Gene swung the backpack into his room where it could hide by being on the floor against the wall. If Mrs. Hammacker would read him the riot act about it, Lisa would be much worse. “Gene! Hey, Gene, do you know my cousin, Tracy?” “Tracy?” Gene shook his head. He didn’t know anyone named that. He didn’t really want Lisa introducing him to some guy either, cousin or no.
