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Fictitious Innuendo

bouquet

We got over the angst of figuring out when the story was overly explicative or hopelessly futile. Where exactly is the line between extraneous details and effective character development?

Flash in the Pan

“She was just quiet. You know, contemplative about things and not saying much.” Roger shifted his weight and rubbed the back of his head. “I just don’t get…”

Flash in the Pan

He placed the empty champagne flute on a passing waiter’s tray and stalked off the deck onto the lawn. Beside an enormous, blooming bird of paradise by the back fence, he turned to look back.

Flash in the Pan

howling wolf

Somewhere in the distance a wolf bayed. With a wry smile she thought, Calling to his mate.

Hot Flash

Flash in the Pan 2

The publisher said Friday. She heard the letter drop into the box as she paced a hole in the floor.