Today is Insecure Writer’s Support Group day, which takes place on the first Wednesday of every month. Make sure to check out other writers’ posts here.
This month’s question is:
How do you find the time to write in your busy day?
Blogging from A to Z Challenge
Z is for Zomp #atozchallenge #flashfiction
A House with a Pool
“This house has a lovely outdoor pool,” said the woman dressed in a cardboard brown suit as she led Alice outside.
Y is for Yellow #atozchallenge #NaPoWriMo
when did things change?
when did people start being responsible adults?
going to bed on time
paying their bills
eating right
and taking care of their bodies
X is for Xanadu #atozchallenge
Xanadu Dusk
At xanadu dusk, the males of the species whiz by on their bicycles. I wonder where they are going in such a hurry. The females ride their bicycles or roller skates slower. What is it with the male obsession with speed? Maybe it is because they die earlier than women. Maybe it is the speed that gets them there faster?
W is for White #atozchallenge #NaPoWriMo
Dear Little White Swan,
Little Girl,
Welcome to this world.
It is a beautiful and safe place,
although it can be chaotic and confusing at times.
Do not allow the world to tell you who you are.
You already know. Don’t forget.
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V is for Violet #atozchallenge #NaPoWriMo
Violet Violence
The storm comes suddenly
Winds carrying the smell
Of violet violence
Like limes and grass and earth
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U is for Ultramarine #atozchallenge #flashfiction
The Ultramarine Letter
Even after months of yoga, I had problems with Halasana, plow pose, which was frustrating. Having attempted it successfully a few times in a row, I was sure I’d had it figured out. Then one day, I just couldn’t do it.
T is for Turquoise #atozchallenge #stockphotos
Today I’m sharing less words and more images. Here is a list of some of my favorite sites for FREE stock photos as illustrated by turquoise images (in order of my personal preference).
S is for Seashell #atozchallenge
Lukas looked at the stone house; it was impressive. They went in. It smelled of moss and coffee. They walked up the stairs to the room Basia and Milena were using as their bedroom. Basia quietly opened the door. Milena was still asleep on the mattress lying on the floor, a plaid blanket covered her body. Lukas walked closer and looked at her sleeping — peaceful like a small child. He had the greatest urge to hold her close. He sat down on the floor next to the mattress. Basia sat down next to him and looked at Milena.
R is for Ruby #atozchallenge #flashfiction
Vacation in India
“Chris, look at these. Wouldn’t they look beautiful in the sun room? Oh, and I have to buy that tunic. That ruby color and print are amazing. No one will have that back home.”
Mira continued talking, but Chris remembered the breathing techniques they’d learned at their workshop earlier and concentrated on his breathing – filling his abdomen and chest and then slowly releasing.
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