I have a new short, short story appearing today on 101words.org.
How short is it? Well, it’s only 101 words, of course.
Check it out.
Night in the City
Marikina
A war. A boy. A pig. A balloon. And an invitation for you to read my new story (Marikina) … just posted for Short Edition’s Button Fiction contest.
This is not a true story. But it’s inspired by one.
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.”
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
Daddy Long Legs
Spiders anyone? I have a new story called Daddy Long Legs in the newly released Halloween edition of Defiant Scribe. The editors call it “darkly funny and terrifically twisted … with some terrifying imagery.” Trick or treat!!!
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.”
Six String Milestone
Milestone achieved. I just logged in my 400th project for Six String Communications. Thanks to everyone who’s kept the little engine chugging on down the track.
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.
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!
New Travel Article: A Day at Ocean Beach
Sometimes the best travel destinations are close to home.
Here’s my latest travel article — published on GoNomad.com — about a Day at Ocean Beach in San Francisco.
