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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: October, 2015
Oct 28, 2015

Storytelling at its finest.

"Mama Said" covers all the things mama said, from her solid advice to her thoughts on what to do with her after she dies. By Brett Vickers, copyright 2011, used with permission. Read his bio here.

In "21 Days," we are left to wonder which version of the story is better, the one Grandma told or the truth. By Tina Tocco, copyright 2013, used with permission. Read her bio here.

"Going off the Rails" is the story of one epic move. By Brianne Holmes, copyright 2015, used with permission. Read her bio here.

"Reception" is what happens when the bridesmaid comes properly armed. By PJ Sambeaux, copyright 2014, used with permission. Read her bio here.

As always, we look forward to hearing what you think! Visit us at http://noextrawords.wordpress.com

Oct 22, 2015

Sometimes it's obvious who is crazy. Sometimes it's not.

In "A Junior Whopper, Please, With Cheese," a sign held up by a homeless man inspires a restaurant worker to make a human connection. By James Hartman, copyright 2014, used with permission. Read his bio here.

In "Min-Max-Out," listeners are taken through the phases of life at the behavioral unit in Mass General. By Emm Rose Borgerding, copyright 2015, used with permission. Read her bio here.

As always, we would love to hear what you think! Visit us at http://noextrawords.wordpress.com

Oct 14, 2015

That moment when you realize you are living in your future.

In the sci-fi romance story "I'll Meet You There," a couple in 2140 find intimacy in technologically advanced times. By Cassandra Ricard, copyright 2015, used with permission. Read her bio here.

In "The Brunch Place," a man many years beyond college sees an old flame and realizes they are not who they were. By Jeff Dupuis, copyright 2015, used with permission. Read his bio here.

As always, we look forward to hearing from you! http://noextrawords.wordpress.com

Oct 7, 2015

The confusion of adolescence, when "consent" is not a straightforward idea.

In "Lindsay and I," a girl at the beginning of puberty has one of those friends who knows it all and isn't afraid to make her feel young and stupid. But is she the only one? By Nathan Alling Long, copyright 2000, used with permission. Previously published in "The Portland Review. Learn more about Nathan here.

In "The Deak," an adolescent encounter with the school bully has lasting effects. By Stephen Baily, copyright 2012, used with permission. Read his bio here.

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