In "Life Lessons," a woman reflects on a world she had for a moment and didn't think she'd miss. By Lorna Wood, copyright 2015, used with permission. Check out Lorna's author page at http://amazon.com/author/lornawood
In "Trivia," the contestant on a public access game show thinks she is prepared until she sees what questions are being asked. By Madaline Foglesong, copyright 2015, used with permission. Find more of Madaline's work at https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/maddyfo
In "Flight of Desire," a man obseres a neighbor with a hobby he'll never understand. By Diane Payne, copyright 2014, used with permission. Read Diane's bio here.
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Kris
"A Form of Idolotry" comes to us from Guyana. It asks the question: after the revolution, will the new government ever be able to truly move forward? By John S. Lewis, copyright 2015, used with permission. Read his bio here.
In "Ex-Pats," we travel to a tiny island in Micronesia where people go to escape from their past...and the rules. By Cristina Querrer, copyright 2014, used with permission. Find more of Cristina's work at yourartsygirl.blogspot.com.
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The public domain is a clause in copyright law allowing works which have been around for some time to be re-used and re-imagined without having to obtain permission from the copyright holder. (It's why there are so many versions of "A Christmas Carol.")
No Extra Words is thrilled to use this clause to bring you two classic pieces of flash fiction.
"The Tradesman," written ca. 1920 is a lesser-known story by 20th century literary great Franz Kafka. It has amazing power to resonate with 21st century readers.
"I Won't," originally published in 1875 is a parable by 19th century children's writer Juliana Horatia Ewing. How is it similar to and different from the morality tales of its time?
Don't forget! We have an active Challenge to the Listeners going on right now. Read the writing prompt and send your response in by Thursday, August 13 for your chance to be featured on Episode 9.
In "The Frog Prince," three frogs watch from a lily pad while the princess conducts her happily ever after search on Twitter. They remain passive observers until she decides to turn to an old story for help. By Lucy Mitchell, copyright 2015, used with permission. Find more about Lucy and her writing at http://blondewritemore.wordpress.com/
In "The 18 Facebook Statuses of a Relationship," we follow the relationship of Jen Smith the way most of us do these days - vicariously through her facebook page. By Kris Baker Dersch, copyright 2015, all rights reserved.
Reminder: our current Challenge to the Listeners is ongoing! Write your up to 500 word short story on the Lenin statue for your chance to be featured on episode 8 of the podcast, coming August 19.