“This story has fashion, drugs, crime, and humor! What more could anyone want? Looking forward to the next episode.”
— The Mad Puppeteer aka Robert Birkhofer comments on A Foxy Tale
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Microfiction
- Wilted (58 words that evoke a life)
- Apple (300 words of sense)
- SUBMISSIONS WELCOME (250 words or under, please)!
Short stories
12 stories in 12 months challenge
In response to monthly prompts from Deadlines for Writers
- June: The Joy of Purpose
loosely based on the life of Narara Ecovillage founder Lyndall Parris - July: Keel-hauled
a non-binary tale of loyalty—with a little misdirection - December: Apple
a critical sketch
Collaborative fiction
A Foxy Tale
The melodramatic fashion misadventures of Jambeau Renard and co.
Written with Jessica Perini, edited and read aloud by Catherin J Pascal Dunk
- Episode 1 introducing our protagonists
- Episode 2 with some character development
- Episode 3 in which a date is arranged
- Episode 4 where dinner is eaten
- Episode 5 in which Javier takes a run
- Episode 6 in which Jambeau is confused
- Episode 7 with a run and a fight
- Episode 8 where a daisy is trampled
- Episode 9 in which Brandon is breathless
- Episode 10 where the mogul makes progress
- Episode 11 in which we learn about men
- Episode 12 on the afterlife
- Episode 13 an unlawful entry
- Episode 14 a revelation
- Episode 15 explication, and zombies
- Episode 16 in which sisters reunite
- Episode 17 figuring things out
- Episode 18 with an escape path, and falling
- Episode 19 blinded by the light
- Episode 20 to come!
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