From short stories to poetry to just her opinions on life. Heather writes it all.
January 21, 2021, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story that rephrases “light at the end of the tunnel.” Think of how the cliche replacement communicates a hopeful ending and aligns with your character or story. Go where the prompt leads! Leave The Lights On We used to think there was... Continue Reading →
January 14, 2020, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about dressing up. It can be a child or another character. Be playful or go where the prompt leads! Makeover Dorothy gave her sister a cup of hot tea that afternoon. Rose sipped the tea and complained about the weather. Suddenly,... Continue Reading →
What it is really like to be a mother...
Ranch Romance Dusting off the dirt from the hard days work on the ranch, Billy got into his old beat up pick up truck and headed for town. All day long he had been craving his favorite food from his favorite diner. He took his usual spot at the counter and didn't need a... Continue Reading →
September 13, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes pasta. It can be spaghetti, macaroni and cheese, or any variety. It can be a meal or a work of art. Go where the prompt leads. Traditions Angela stood on her tiptoes to be able to see over the... Continue Reading →
September 6, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write about an epic workplace. It can be real or imagined. Go where the prompt leads. Average Day at Work Marcus stepped heavy steel-toed boots into his coveralls. Zipping up with a firm grip, it shielded the majority of his body. Then putting on... Continue Reading →
August 9, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes an act of "peering from the woods." Go where the prompt leads. Mountain Lion "Aren't there mountain lions in these woods?" Samantha shivered as she pulled her sleeping back closer to her body. "Stop worrying so much... Continue Reading →
I have had my hands full with my four kids for the summer. Being in South Dakota, their school doesn't start until after Labor Day. I haven't written in a while and wanted to make sure that I take the time to write. So here is my entry for the Carrot Ranch weekly flash fiction... Continue Reading →
July 5, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes buttons. You can use the word plural or singular in different expressions, or focus on how buttons relate to a story. Go where the prompt leads. Disconnecting to Connect I had nothing left to live for now that people... Continue Reading →
June 21, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about "not all is lost." It can include recovery from disaster, an unexpected insight after a fall, or however the phrase moves you. Go where the prompt leads. That Kind Of Day Today has been the worst. It started off like... Continue Reading →
