Category: Writing

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Christmas Ghosts

Here’s a new story on Defiant Scribe just in time for Christmas. Thanks to the editors for their introduction.

“Christmas Ghosts by Greg Roensch imagines the ghosts of Christmas past not as literal, Dickensian figures but rather the ghosts that lurk in our memories. A series of short paragraphs tell two very different tales: one of the protagonist’s current, bleak Christmas and one of the wondrous Christmas of yesteryear. Heartbreaking and haunting, this work of flash fiction paints a stunning portrait in very few words.”

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The Dark Side

Well, the Alien didn’t win, but he received a few nice comments from the judge:

“Great title. And the quirky illustration* is priceless … Your prose is very sharp and everyday realistic … Great morbidly fun opener! … You seem to be at your best on the dark side.”

– Judge, 25th Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards

*by Aimee Bruckner Design Studio

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Last Letter from Longyearbyen

Take a break from the tweets and posts … and enjoy (hmmm, maybe that’s not the right word) this story just published in Defiant Scribe about an arctic vacation gone terribly wrong.

Here’s what the editors say about it: “suspense builds as the piece masterfully unfolds to reveal the supposed misdeed at the story’s center; the plot is fascinating enough—and the writing strong enough—to sustain even a full-length novel, but instead it smoothly wraps up in a tight 1,725 words.”

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Travel Writing

Whether writing for work or writing for fun, I’ve always felt it’s a good idea to tackle all sorts of subjects. It might be the latest craze in video games or the benefits of synthetic lubricants. Sometimes it might even be about cool travel destinations.

My latest newsletter is dedicated to my travel writing over the years. If it didn’t show up in your inbox, you can read it here.

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It’s the Water

Check out my latest short, short story called It’s the Water for the fine people at Defiant Scribe.

The editors call it “a terrifically unsettling, memorably spooky tale in just 708 words—complete with an ending that will stick with you long after you’ve finished reading.”

A friendly tip … don’t drink the water!

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Finalist: On My Way Home

I just learned that my story “On My Way Home” is a finalist in Fiction War’s latest quarterly contest. For those counting, this is my third straight entry to make it to the finals. Woohoo!!!

The Fiction War prompt for this contest was “I, Monster.” Creepy and quirky. Just the way I like it.

I hope you’ll check out my story when it’s published in Fiction War Magazine. It’s hard to say when that will be, but I’ll be sure to let you know.