I had a great time last night at the Octopus Literary Salon. Thanks to everyone who came out for Stories & Songs on a rainy night in Oakland.
Set List: Breakfast with the Alien, Breakfast with the Alien 2, A Moment in Time, Eyes Wide Shut, Fool’s Gold, Folderol, The Cloud, T3, I Heard the News, Hey World, Don’t Forget to Pack Your Hand Grenade, Romance, Shromance, Follow the Sun to My House of Shells, We Met in Latin Class, Nobody But You, Speak Your Mind, Come On Over.
Upcoming gigs. New story announcements. Awards. And more. Read all about it in my latest newsletter.
Once or twice a year I send out a newsletter to keep folks updated on my business and creative writing activities. You might have seen it in your inbox. If not, you can follow this link to check it out:
https://tinyurl.com/gregatoctopus
And don’t forget … I’ll be performing next Tuesday night at the Octopus Literary Salon.
Thanks very much to the kind reader who just left this review on Amazon:
“Breakfast with the Alien is an exceptional read. There is definitely something in here for every type of reader. From the romantics to sci-fi lovers and from the thrill seekers to the mystery solvers. Each short story has its own unpredictable twist that kept me wanting more. Each short story will only take you a minute to read, so don’t miss out! Greg Roensch is a seriously talented author who can create such vivid worlds with such few words. My favorite was ‘She Only Whispers,’ what will yours be?”
Indeed, what will yours be?
Woohoo! I’ve been chosen as one of 15 finalists in Fiction War’s Winter 2018 flash fiction contest for my story Now or Never.
One story will be chosen as the grand prize winner. All 15 final stories will be published in Fiction War Magazine.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, here’s a new story, published by DefiantScribe.
Here’s what the editors say about it:
“… an almost criminally charming story about the hope of a better romance, a better tomorrow, and the simple pleasures of connecting with another person. In an age dominated by cell phones, social media, and various methods of online communication, Romance, Shromance feels like a throwback in the best of ways, reminding us that taking a moment to chat with a stranger can be fulfilling in its own right, and the nostalgia of this simplicity makes the piece all the more enjoyable.”
I’m very excited to announce this evening of stories & songs on March 20 at the Octopus Literary Salon in Oakland with the amazing Monica Pasqual … hoping for a good turnout … especially from my East Bay friends. Come on out!!!
It’s always nice to stumble upon a new review for my book, especially when it’s a five-star gem. Thank you, Kind Reader, for taking the time to jot down your impressions of Breakfast with the Alien and Other Short, Short Stories. I appreciate it very much.
A few years ago, I made a modest home-recording of “Blue Christmas” for a friend’s holiday album. This video of the tune goes out to everyone who bought, read, inspired, motivated, advised, left a review for, sent a kind thought about, created art for, voted for, hosted or attended a performance of Breakfast with the Alien in 2017.
THANK YOU. The Alien and I appreciate it.
Thanks to the good people at DefiantScribe for publishing my flash fiction story “Follow the Sun to My House of Shells.”
Here’s what they say about the story …
“This flash fiction piece by Greg Roensch illustrates that dreamy state between sleeping and being awake and that brief moment where we forget everything that is wrong, that moment where we are suddenly inspired with hope … [It’s] a deeply humorous, entertaining piece that’s as wonderfully loony as it is amusing. The writing itself is polished and charming, and, at just 334 words, it’s the perfect piece for the busier among us.”
An earlier version of this story appears in Breakfast with the Alien and Other Short, Short Stories.
Exciting news! I’ve been chosen as one of 15 finalists in Fiction War’s Fall 2017 flash fiction contest for my story Always on the Run.
One story will be chosen as the grand prize winner. All 15 final stories will be published in Fiction War Magazine.
