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No Extra Words one person's search for story

Storytelling is one of those things that makes us human. It takes many forms in many places and times but the need to record our story, to preserve the memory that we were here, and to hear the stories of others, this is universal. I'm a writer, a librarian, a mom, and a person in this world in search of how we tell our stories and how we hear the stories of others. Season 1: Flash Fiction. The sharing of minimalist literature, saying much with few words. May 2015-January 2018. Season 2: Book Pairings. One reader's journey, two books at a time. Starts February 2, 2018.
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Now displaying: March, 2016
Mar 30, 2016

Today is all about young women main characters navigating the life after what happened.

In "Live Action Regret," it's about what you do and don't tell the new boyfriend about your twisted past. By Cynthia Romanowski and read to you in her voice. Copyright 2014, used with permission. Read her awesome bio here.

In "A-88" it's about becoming a woman in a complicated time and place and where you go from there...and what stays behind. By Meher Ali, copyright 2015, used with permission. Visit her website.

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Mar 23, 2016

Maybe it's forever...or maybe it just feels like it.

"Farmer's Wife Turns Hubby Into Scarecrow"...but she had a reason to. Honest. By Sally Stevens, copyright 2009, used with permission. Read Sally's bio here.

"The Cat on Snow" is one of those moments that seem suspended in time. By Tim Frederick, copyright 2015, used with permission. Visit Tim's website.

"Chickens" is about one woman's move into the country. By Carol Arnett, copyright 2011, used with permission. Read Carol's bio here.

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Mar 18, 2016

Back in January we had a Contributor Appreciation promotion, where we randomly drew four winners from our list of contributors. They received a prize from our sponsor, Channillo.com and the chance to have an interview feature on the show. Today I am delighted to bring you the second of those interviews.

This episode introduces you to Sarah Mitchell-Jackson, whose story, as with our special episode from two weeks ago, was featured on last week’s episode. Sarah was kind enough to jump onto Skype with me and talk about her writing, her inspirations, and what it's like to be nominated for a Pushcart Prize.

I hope you enjoy this special feature, and stay tuned for a new episode with three short stories coming next week.

Please check out our Contributor Appreciation Month sponsor, your home for serialized literature online, Channillo.com

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Mar 16, 2016

There's more than "Frozen Food" in Grandma's freezer. By Francis DiClemente, copyright 2014, used with permission. Visit his website. “Frozen Food” was originally published in the magazine The Literary Hatchet.

Holding the center today is the monster "Charybdis." By Michelle Dotter, copyright 2011, used with permission. Read her bio here.

Sometimes "The Chair" really is so much more than just that. By Sarah Mitchell-Jackson, copyright 2009, used with permission. Visit her website.

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Mar 9, 2016

Everything is in the timing.

In "Improvisation," by Phillip Sterling, a guy walks into a bar. Where it goes from there you will have to listen and see. Copyright 2015, used with permission. Read Phillip's bio here.

"Dial 116" provides a service you thought would be the greatest thing ever. And it might be. By Robert Lunday, copyright 2015, used with permission. Visit Robert's website.

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Mar 5, 2016

Back in January we had a Contributor Appreciation promotion, where we randomly drew four winners from our list of contributors. They received a prize from our sponsor, Channillo.com and the chance to have an interview feature on the show. Today I am delighted to bring you the first of those interviews.

This episode introduces you to Nels Hanson, whose story, by coincidence, was featured on last week's episode. Nels and I were not able to connect directly, but he was kind enough to record his answers to my questions. It's a fabulous insight into the inspirations of an author, especially after having just heard his story on the show.

I hope you enjoy this special feature, and stay tuned for a new episode with two short stories coming next week.

Please check out our Contributor Appreciation Month sponsor, your home for serialized literature online, Channillo.com

 

Mar 2, 2016

"The Silver Horseshoe" takes us to a family farm where a fable has been told for generations. It has all the classic elements...a love that can't be (in this life,) a hero, and, of course, buried treasure. Is the treasure lost...or do we find it? By Nels Hanson, copyright 1992, used with permission. A special episode featuring Nels Hanson is coming soon, stay tuned! Read his bio here.

In "Daydreaming," love once wished for can be found. By Ashley Williams, copyright 2015, used with permission. Read her bio here.

Be sure to get your baseball stories to us by March 18!

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