June 6, 2022, Carrot Ranch prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story that features stone-stacking. How does the activity fit into a story? Who is involved? What is the tone? Do the stones have special meaning? Go where the prompt leads! Submit by June 11, 2022. Image by mario-k from Pixabay… Continue reading “The Fairy Stone,” 99-word Story
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Announcing: Unicorn Cats Publishing Services & a Collaboration with Giddy Up Press
This January, I took on a project for an author where I prepared his eBook and print book for publication on Amazon. I even created a cover for the book. I wrote a review HERE. What I discovered is that I liked… er, enjoyed preparing the manuscripts. Who would have thought? I’m a firm believer… Continue reading Announcing: Unicorn Cats Publishing Services & a Collaboration with Giddy Up Press
My Image of Mom, #99Word Stories
The Carrot Ranch.com May 9, 2022, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a mom selfie — a story that creates an image of a mom. No one mom looks alike or fits a maternal mold. Who is she? Go where the prompt leads! Submit by May 15, 2022. If you want to… Continue reading My Image of Mom, #99Word Stories
“Runway No. Nine,” #99-Word Stories
The Carrot Ranch April 25, 2022, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story using the phrase, “up and away.” You can imagine a story from the photo of hot air balloons, a flying superhero, a natural wonder, or any other direction your inspiration goes. Go where the prompt leads! Submit… Continue reading “Runway No. Nine,” #99-Word Stories
“Witch’s Brew with Morgana Blackwing,” #FlashFiction
The Carrot Ranch September 9, 2021, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about the cooking show. It can be any cooking show, real or imagined. Who is there? What happens? Make it fun or follow a disaster. Go where the prompt leads! Respond by September 14, 2021. "Witch's Brew with… Continue reading “Witch’s Brew with Morgana Blackwing,” #FlashFiction
“Swift Passage”
The Carrot Ranch April 1, 2021, flash fiction prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about a swift passage. You can take inspiration from any source. Who is going where and why? What makes it swift? Go where the prompt leads! Respond by April 6, 2021. This is my poetic, 99-word… Continue reading “Swift Passage”
“Mom’s Shoes,” #FlashFiction
The Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction prompt for December 17, 2020: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story that features stilettos. Who will wear them and why? Go where the prompt leads! Respond by December 22, 2020. “Lizzie, are you ready for school? You better not be in my closet again, young lady.… Continue reading “Mom’s Shoes,” #FlashFiction
New Year Intentions, #FlashFiction
The December 26, 2019, Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story that includes the phrase by design. It can be used in any manner — a label, a mantra, a story. Go where the prompt leads! Respond by December 31, 2019. Image by Gundula Vogel from Pixabay… Continue reading New Year Intentions, #FlashFiction
“Sweet Jam,” #Flash #Fiction
It's been awhile since I had the time to join in with my favorite flash fiction challenge. Today, I finally made it. The Carrot Ranch August 15, 2019, flash fiction prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes a sweet jam. It can take you to the kitchen or the… Continue reading “Sweet Jam,” #Flash #Fiction
“The Dream,” #FlashFiction
The Carrot Ranch Flash Fiction Prompt for February 7, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes a sign. It can be a posted sign, a universal sign, a wonder. Go where the prompt leads. Respond by February 12, 2019. I've been writing like a mad woman for months… Continue reading “The Dream,” #FlashFiction
Colleen M. Chesebro 