Sometimes it takes time for a story to find the right home. That was the case for Still or Sparkling. And it’s one of my favorites. Thanks to Dream Noir for opening their doors to this quirky tale.
Still or Sparkling
Skunk
There’s an abundance of construction happening in our neighborhood. And the critters are out and about. That’s the inspiration for this One-Minute Story.
Orientation
What happens when the perky VP of HR stumbles upon an alien in the breakroom? Find out in my short-short story “Orientation” … published today by 365 Tomorrows. Â
Fishbowl
Hey everyone. Today’s my birthday!!! I wouldn’t normally broadcast the occasion … but these aren’t normal times, are they? So, for my special day, I’d like to give you another One-Minute Story. This one’s about a bullet … and a Fishbowl.
Shipwreck
With all the craziness in the world, it’s hard to know what to do or even think. But I’m a writer, so I’m compelled to write. Here’s the first of a series of One-Minute Stories. It touches upon the age-old question of which three albums would you choose if you were shipwrecked on a desert island.Â
Roller Skating in the Bay Area
Besides being the world’s #1 Janet Jackson fan, Aimee Stevland is a top-notch graphic designer, an all-around super-nice person, and an expert roller skater. Check out my new interview with her on GoNomad.com to learn about the Bay Area’s best places to lace up the skates and get some “rolligion.”
The Alien Goes to China
A first. My monthly sales report indicates that someone in China bought “Breakfast with the Alien.” WooHoo.
Anyone else looking for some light, quirky reading in 2020 can find the Alien here:
Happy Holidays! No Typos!
To everyone who worked with Six String Communications in 2019 and helped keep this little editorial engine chugging along … thank you and happy holidays.Â
A Spiritual Experience
Thanks to those who listened to Put on the Pink Flamingos. It was great to recieve some very kind words, especially from the friend who called it “a seven-minute thirty-nine-second spiritual experience!”
Put on the Pink Flamingos
Put on the Pink Flamingos is my tribute to the one-and-only Mike Otten.
Mike and I met as high school freshmen and first bonded over comic books, Star Trek, and rock-n-roll. Forty years later, it breaks my heart to say he is gone too soon.
He was a very creative person. And he was a huge supporter of my creative projects. I dedicate this piece to him. I think he would like it.
Huge thanks to Crystal Pascucci (cello), Danielle Goldsmith (recording engineer), Jacob Winik (mastering), John Vanderslice (Tiny Telephone), and Aimee Stevland (art).