Author Archives: Lissa

What I Learned About Taste From Serial Publishing

I published Storm Front as five separate short stories and a separate novella on Smashwords. The Storm Front short stories were free, so there’s no reason not to ‘buy’ them – except for personal taste. The stories can be distilled down to the basic following: the introduction story, the school play, the weird one that’sContinue reading “What I Learned About Taste From Serial Publishing”

Valentine Flash Fiction #6: Happy Valentine’s Day!

Prompt:Holding hands, cherish. Word count:250. Today’s challenge is a little different. I decided to combine all of my previous prompts and write something romantic instead of dark! See if you can find all of my previous prompts: Holding hands, cherish, promises, candlelit, lifetime, heart, roses, kiss, chocolate, love, romance. Lionel extended his hand over theContinue reading “Valentine Flash Fiction #6: Happy Valentine’s Day!”

Valentine Flash Fiction #5: Cave of Wonders

Prompt: promises, candlelit. Word count: 250. I just can’t stop writing horrible stuff. I almost don’t want to post this. It’s inspired by Enid Blyton’s children’s stories… Two children break the rules in this pre-War era tale… Betsy lifted the candle on its tray higher, letting its light wash over the cavern. Beside her, Jack squinted inContinue reading “Valentine Flash Fiction #5: Cave of Wonders”

Valentine Flash Fiction #4: A Devil’s Deal

Prompt: lifetime, heart. Word count: 150. I think I naturally gravitate towards the macabre.  One woman’s insults gets on the nerve of a rather peculiar businessman. “I don’t know why you keep calling me heartless,” Sir said. “I have a heart. It’s right there on my desk.” A shot of fear lanced down Marjorie’s spine. Her kneesContinue reading “Valentine Flash Fiction #4: A Devil’s Deal”