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Fall Writing Frenzy 2025

Using the lovely autumnal image below as inspiration, I decided to go with an eco-horror-themed MG piece this year. Photo cred: Unsplash via Patrick Tomasso The Red Night (199 words) It’s been thirty-six days since I’ve seen another person. Thirty-six days since the Red Night.   The night the September sky beckoned a blood moon that no astronomer could have seen coming.  I was in the cellar when the sun set, lookingContinue reading “Fall Writing Frenzy 2025”

Spring Fling 2025

The Stick LibaryBy Kelly Clasen WC: 150Hound sniffs and wiggles. Wags and snuffles. Decisions, decisions.Which stick will he pick?Smooth driftwood smells like the ocean.The birch branch gleams white and fresh.But the oak limb—it’s just the right size.Slurp.It tastes like springtime.And adventure!Hound’s teeth clamp down.“Let’s go, boy!”It’s off to the beach!Chasing, racing,Hound romps with his stick.HeContinue reading “Spring Fling 2025”

Fall Writing Frenzy 2024

Photo cred: Unsplash via Alex Geerts I Drank Mom’s Latte (174 words) Frothy, steamy, creamy latte, Mom left you unattended.I stuck a finger into foamAnd licked it. It was SPLENDID. Just a teeeensy sip, I thought,And cupped the cozy mug.But pumpkin spice is oh-so nice …One sip became a CHUG. YIKES! Mom’s latte was aContinue reading “Fall Writing Frenzy 2024”

Seven Seasonal Sentences Badge, 2023

My post “The Festive Farm” earned the Dazzlingly Delightful badge this year. I’ll take it! All participants receive some sort of badge, making this online event perfect for the giving season and a good representation of the generosity of the kidlit community. Happy holidays, all! The Festive Farm It’s Christmas Eve on Grandpa’s farm, andContinue reading “Seven Seasonal Sentences Badge, 2023”