The following is a writing challenge I snagged from Booking Through Thursday. Pick up the nearest book. (I’m sure you must have one nearby.) Turn to page 123. What is the first sentence on the page? The last sentence on … Continue reading →
I had a go at the three line, 17 syllables or less sort of haiku and came up with this Spring livesIn the blossom on my treeIn the yellow daffodils Summer dancesIn the rosesIn the warmth of the sun Autumn … Continue reading →
Every Friday, we will post links to a collection of flash pieces written by our contributing Authors and guests. They may be related to the same prompt, they may be randomly assembled, they will always be enjoyable. This week, we … Continue reading →
Hard to believe, but it’s already Thursday again. Most of the contributors of the Writer’s Retreat Blog participate in the weekly meme, Thursday Thirteen, so every Thursday we link to the individual sites of each writer’s TT. Hopefully, this helps … Continue reading →
The writers of the Writer’s Retreat Blog have agreed to contribute essays to our series called, “Wiley Wednesday,” in which we will share our thoughts and opinions about the craft of writing. While we’ve all agreed to this, I’m not … Continue reading →
The Night Is A Harsh Mistressby A. Catherine Noon Chapter 2 The phone rang, startling her a little. “Rachel Carmichael,” she greeted without looking at the Caller I.D., her cigarette bouncing in the corner of her mouth. She slipped off … Continue reading →
I just finished reading Emily Ryan-Davis’s, All the Trees in Pearl. Set in Colorado in 1868, it’s the story of a woman who travels across the country to marry one man, and ends up finding another. The attraction is evident … Continue reading →
Frosting on the Cake by Evilynne “It’s bad luck to see the bride in her wedding dress, Jack!” Annie insisted from her side of the door to her apartment. “Then go take it off, I won’t mind,” he said in … Continue reading →
Hello boys and girls, I am Dawn and I will be your blogger for today! For my first post, I thought I’d review a favorite book of mine. Halfway To The Grave, by Jeaniene Frost, is an urban fantasy romance … Continue reading →
Every Friday, we will post links to a collection of flash pieces written by our contributing Authors and guests. They may be related to the same prompt, they may be randomly assembled, they will always be enjoyable. This week, we … Continue reading →