Instead of writing yesterday afternoon, I spent a good amount time just just standing outside, watching and photographing clouds as they moved in over the lake. There appeared to be fronts colliding in front of my eyes. I wanted to write a poem about it, but have yet even begin to find the words toContinue reading “Passing Storm Clouds”
Monthly Archives: June 2016
Writing in Paradise
The summer is my favorite time to write. I get to all my writing out on the screen porch, and since my hours go down to part-time, I have plenty of time to sit out there and let my imagination go crazy. I couldn’t ask for a better place to create and be inspired.
Guest Judging!
This week, instead of entering the Cracked Flash Competition, I’m judging it. This will be my first time judging any kind of fiction contest, and I am very excited about it. The prompt is “She dreamed in black and white.” Check out the rules and enter: http://crackedflash.blogspot.com/ Write on! Sara
A True Cliché: It’s Darkest Before Dawn
As a writer, I often strive to avoid clichés. However, there are times when they are just necessary. The title of this blog post was one of them. I’ve gotten over 100 rejections since I started sending stories out to publishes, but last week, and the week before, the stream of rejections was more intense. ItContinue reading “A True Cliché: It’s Darkest Before Dawn”
Three Years
Three years ago today (June 22), it was a hot but breezy Saturday. I married a man who was more creative, kind and beautiful than I could have ever imagined (if you’ve been reading my stories, you know I have a big imagination). Since then we’ve bought and renovated a house, planted a garden, adoptedContinue reading “Three Years”
Micro Fiction: The Lament of Mr. Whiskers
The Lament of Mr. Whiskers by Sara Codair “I think I preferred your old hobby,” said Mr. Whiskers. With his sleek, black fur and yellow eyes, he looked like a mini-panther. His human rubbed his head and scratched under his chin until he purred. “You’re such a handsome boy,” said the human. “I appreciate theContinue reading “Micro Fiction: The Lament of Mr. Whiskers”
Practicing Patience: Gardening and Writing
Practicing Patience: Gardening and Writing By Sara Codair As you may know from my previous posts, patience is something I struggle with. Sometimes, I’ve wondered if my lack of patience was going to prevent me from succeeding in the writing world. I wrote about this struggle, and how it can be both a gift andContinue reading “Practicing Patience: Gardening and Writing”
Sara’s Super Meatloaf Recipe
I’m known by my family to be a very picky eater who generally does not like anything too mushy. Surprisingly, I LOVE meatloaf, but only when it is made a certain way – the way my mom and I make it. Before I started cooking it my self, I used to order meatloaf in restaurants,Continue reading “Sara’s Super Meatloaf Recipe”
Flash Fiction: At Last
The following piece of flash fiction was originally published on Cracked Flash and was the runner up for their week 44 competition. I made some revisions based on the feedback I received from the judges. At Last By Sara Codair The sword fell out of Lenora’s hand. It was over. After years of slaving awayContinue reading “Flash Fiction: At Last”
Writers, Book Signings and Exorcisms
It had been a while since I’d gone to any kind of author talk or writing event, so when my friend, Artemis, asked me to go see Grady Hendrix speak at Jabberwocky Bookshop in Newburyport, I agreed, even though I had never heard of Grady Hendrix or read any of his books. Artemis said weContinue reading “Writers, Book Signings and Exorcisms”
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