A venture in vague vision… Violet’s Vacation Violet was vexed. She’d been told that a vacation in Venice would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience — the perfect way to spend the holiday season. Yet somehow, the venue seemed so much dryer than she’d expected. And — warmer. She’d already had a violent encounter with some sortContinue reading “Festive Flash Fiction Day 22: Violet’s Vacation”
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Festive Flash Fiction Day 21: Christmastime at the U Zoo
This one is to read aloud to the wee’uns. The dude below is a uakari, who didn’t fit into the stocking but is still festive in his seasonal colours. A Happy Winter Solstice to U all! Christmastime at the U Zoo You’ll never guess who’s inside the sock That hangs by the fireplace under theContinue reading “Festive Flash Fiction Day 21: Christmastime at the U Zoo”
Festive Flash Fiction Day 20: Tess and the Turkey
WARNING: The tomfoolery in this post is transcendent. [I…I can’t seem to help myself…] Also? Tough-talking private investigator Tess Trowel is back, with a final solution to The Confidential Case, and a brand new tricky task to think through! Tess and the Turkey “You look troubled, Tess Trowel,” Toby said. Toby’s my tenographer. Other ‘tecsContinue reading “Festive Flash Fiction Day 20: Tess and the Turkey”
Festive Flash Fiction Day 19: The Small Green Snake
This wee poignant tale is the second Flash Fiction entry penned by Jacquie Pearce. Jacquie writes fiction for children and teens, as well as very short poetry and prose for adults. She can often be found wandering Vancouver, collecting photos and story ideas. You can find out about all the cool books she has writtenContinue reading “Festive Flash Fiction Day 19: The Small Green Snake”
Festive Flash Fiction Day 18: A Ruined Relationship
WooHOO — we’re entering the final stretch, here. I have to go shopping tonight, so flashing the funny tonight in my stead is the marvellous writer Carol Garvin, who will steer us through a roasted relationship. Thank you, Carol! A Ruined Relationship Rosslyn bent over, hands on knees, gasping for breath. Running regularly hadn’t rebuiltContinue reading “Festive Flash Fiction Day 18: A Ruined Relationship”
Festive Flash Fiction Day 17: Quick Quiz
Quick Quiz… What is the quotidian quality of a Canadian rainforest in December? Queerly quadrangular? Perhaps. Containing a questionable quintet? Possibly. But the quintessence? It is quite… quite… quite… Quiet *** For the month of December, my goal is to post a piece of festive flash fiction here to the blog every day. Twenty-five stories,Continue reading “Festive Flash Fiction Day 17: Quick Quiz”
Festive Flash Fiction Day 16: Pietr the Potent
Crazy day today. Holiday traffic and a giant tree that fell across 4 lanes of highway blocking my way home. Made it in the end! While I’ll be back tomorrow with Q, today’s story is courtesy of writer, mama and brilliant bookseller Sarah Bagshaw. Enjoy! Pietr the Potent The donkey knew he was in aContinue reading “Festive Flash Fiction Day 16: Pietr the Potent”
Festive Flash Fiction Day 15: Orange
At last! A piece that recognizes the TRUE colour of Christmas! [Come on… what do you find in the toe of your stocking every year?] This flash fiction is the first in this series by the brilliant writer/illustrator Lee Edward Fodi. Orange Wrapping a finger around a curl of her carrot-top hair, Dahlia cast aContinue reading “Festive Flash Fiction Day 15: Orange”
Festive Flash Fiction Day 14: Naughty vs Nice
Keep your eyes peeled — a couple of guest posts are in the offing this week. I’m excited! But for today, the quintessential argument… Naughty versus Nice Yo – Nicey-nice! How you doin’? I’m perfectly fine, thank you. Nifty of you to ask! No way, nerd. You ain’t pinning that nonsense on me. I’m onlyContinue reading “Festive Flash Fiction Day 14: Naughty vs Nice”
Festive Flash Fiction Advent Day 13: Montreal Manger
Multicultural, seasonal, bilingual wordplay. If I screwed it up, je suis désolé…! Montreal Manger “Meet us for a walk,” Marlene said, one December night after too long at work. “The weather’s been miserable and it feels marvelous to move.” Mo leant me his mittens as we marched up the street. Above us, the moon shone,Continue reading “Festive Flash Fiction Advent Day 13: Montreal Manger”
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