13 The Boeing 787 is second in line for takeoff. The flight attendant stops by Vinnie’s mom. She says, “All … More
Tag: flash fiction
📖 Writer’s Tip: A Writer’s Essential Tool
“Always carry a note-book. And I mean always. The short-term memory only retains information for three minutes; unless it is … More
“What Could Go Wrong?” Asks Vinnie’s Dad – LOL
12 Vinnie’s mom and dad are riding the tram in DFW hoping to make the connecting flight. Vinnie’s dad taps … More
📖 Writer’s Tip ~ Structure of a Novel
“Introduce your main characters and themes in the first third of your novel. If you are writing a plot-driven genre … More
Vinnie Wants Grilled Rattlesnake for Dinner
11 The bus rolls along the highway. Melanie and Kyle enjoy five, ten, fifteen minutes of relative peace with twenty … More
Vinnie Hollers, “Are We Almost There?”
10 Vinnie bends over and opens the large bag at his feet. Dexter pokes his head out the small opening. … More
Writer’s Tip: Questions to Create Great Characters
A good way to help bring your characters to life and to establish a back story for them is to … More
Vinnie Usually Asks More Questions ~ LOL
9 Twenty kids and two adult supervisors climb aboard the bus for the hour and half ride to the Rocking … More
📖 Writer’s Tip: What Does Your Character Want?
Know what your characters’ wants are Interesting stories come from characters who want something. Romeo and Juliet want each other. … More
Vinnie Returns Tomorrow
Vinnie entertains the kids on the bus ride. The poor supervisors and bus driver. Vinnie Returns Tomorrow, Monday, October 13th.