From short stories to poetry to just her opinions on life. Heather writes it all.
August 5, 2021, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about an open door. It can be literal or metaphorical. What is behind the door? Who is seeking and why? As the writer, how will you manage the discovery? Go where the prompt leads! Door Duty Macy knew she had locked... Continue Reading →
May 6, 2021, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about party hens. Who are these chickens and why do they party? Go where the prompt leads! Hen Do Roberta already had one too many by this point, but that's what happens at a bachelorette party. All of her friends were... Continue Reading →
April 29, 2021, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story using the phrase, “hit the road, Jack.” You can interpret the phrase any way you like — road trip, goodbye, or story. Go where the prompt leads! Hit the Road "Hit the road, Jack! And, don't you come back no more…" ... Continue Reading →
Feeding Family Everyday Ester and Bill would sit at the same bench in the park and feed the birds. Once Bill passed on, Ester found it hard to keep going. They never had children during their 50 years of marriage and in a way she had begun to feel like the birds were her family.... Continue Reading →
April 22, 2021, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about earthing. Put a character’s hands, feet or body and soul into the earth. Who needs recharging? What happens between the interaction? Go where the prompt leads! Dirty Hands Charlie washed the dirt off of his hands in the kitchen sink.... 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 7, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about man glisten. It was a fun term coined by two men with glitter in their beards. What more could it embrace? Look to the unexpected and embrace a playful approach. Go where the prompt leads. Secret Love At ripe old... Continue Reading →
May 17, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about property values. Perhaps its a home, business or pencil museum. What makes them go up or down? Go where the prompt leads. Priced to Sell “How did we manage to get such a good price for the house?” Mandy asked... Continue Reading →
May 10, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story defining “the charisma of cranes.” For centuries, cranes have inspired art and philosophy. You can write a crane story or create something new out of the phrase. Go where the prompt leads. Paper Crane George folded the edges of the paper.... Continue Reading →
