Nuchu River grabbed a breakfast burrito from the food truck at the downtown outdoor market in Las Cruces. That and a steaming hot Latté pushed Dusty’s demise from her mind. Passionate about shopping she bought clothing, jewelry and art on her expense account. It was easy to stay under her daily allowance if she traded […]
With the wind and a few distant coyotes as her only company, River pulled the blanket closer. She longed for the touch of a human hand and tried to recall how it felt to be wanted. She had given up on love long ago, but hated to be alone. Men didn’t stick around, but at […]
Damn It “Damn it,” River grumbled as she struggled to push the garment bag back into the overhead compartment. The strong sweaty smell originated with the sloppy, baggy-shorted, millennial boy/man pushing up against her from behind. “Excuse me, that’s mine,” the peanut-breathed owner of the baggage said as he came close to breast contact as […]
Lone Wolf Elaine Webster A boy looking for a father’s hand to hold—afraid and brave all at once. Women nurture and turn away. Unprotected. A man spins words into precise configurations of protective strategy Only to find attack from the side Or from behind. He escapes to a dance with wind blown ice. Thick […]
WritinGeekery.com http://www.writingeekery.com/ is an excellent resource with plenty of free advice and downloads for writers. One download that I have laminated sits alongside my computer. It is a simple check off list that helps with “The Groundwork of Character Creation”. Here is what I have so far for River Agosto, the protagonist in my novel in […]