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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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May 25, 2016

Today's episode is super-sized because it contains some special bonus holiday content at the end.

"Memorial Day" looks closely at an important holiday. By C.M. Gabbett, copyright 2015, used with permission. Read his bio.

In "The Quiet Raspberry Wormhole," if you look at just the right angle you can see back a ways to what was. By Jefferey H. Toney, copyright 2015, used with permission. Read Jeffery's bio.

"Yasmina" is the story of a women who has experience great loss adjusting her vision of the future. By Evan Guilford-Blake, copyright 2013, used with permission. Read Evan's bio.

Bonus Memorial Day content: stick around to the end of this one to hear the true story of one American hero.

Sounds from this episode are courtesy of the Free Sound Project. Thank you to freesoundjon01 for the church bells and 18hiltc for "Taps."

50th episode and our one year anniversary coming next week! See you then!

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May 18, 2016

"Saving Andie" is the story of a board room meeting in which the experts must decide whether to launch a rescue mission. By Lars H. Hoffmann, copyright 2015, used with permission. Visit Lars' website.

In "Sunshine and Asteroids," a disaster survivor is alone in a new world. By Jason J. Nugent, from his anthology (Almost) Average. Copyright 2016, used with permission. Visit Jason's website.

"Rewards" is a story of a fantastical person and an ordinary family. By Anne Elizabeth Weisgerber, copyright 2015, used with permission. Visit Anne's website.

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May 13, 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 last of those interviews.

Brianne's delightful and funny story was featured all the way back in October as part of an episode with strong storytelling voices. She was kind enough to record her answers to my questions about writing, inspiration, and her background and it is an absolutely delightful listen.

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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May 11, 2016

Four stories, four moments, about mothering, motherhood, and this thing called family.

"Chicago, 1965" is one of those wonderful stories that pull you immediately into the writer's experience. By Rhonda C. Poynter, copyright 2016, used with permission. Read Rhonda's bio.

"Heaven, Maybe" asks the often unanswerable question "What is this place?" By Jesse Glass, copyright 2015, used with permission. Read Jesse's bio.

"Danger in the Summer Moon Above" is about the ongoing search. By Steven Mayoff, copyright 1996, used with permission. Read Steven's bio.

"About Me Being a Big Brother" navigates one of life's many tough transitions. By Audra Kerr Brown, copyright 2014, used with permission. Read Audra's bio.

Stay tuned to the end for a Mother's Day guest I hope you'll enjoy...had to bring it your way.

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May 4, 2016

As we approach Mother's Day, the first of two episodes looking at moms, families, and other complicated relationships.

First up, Margaret Adams' untitled piece of microfiction does what microfiction does best: capture a moment. Copyright 2005, used with permission. Visit Margaret's website.

In "The Mother Party," a daughter holds auditions for a most important job. By Rachel Lyon, copyright 2016, used with permission. Visit Rachel's website.

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