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“Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated,” Mark Twain’s famous quote, might apply to my absence from all things writing. I’ve been digging deep, and working on stuff. But writing always finds me… and pulls me back from the edge. And … Continue reading

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Posted on by Dawn Quyle Landau | 30 Comments

I’ve been hibernating. Injured back, too much on my plate, heavy stuff and too much rain… feeling bad that I haven’t been able to keep up with reading other stories… take your pick; I had to take a break. But … Continue reading

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Posted on by Dawn Quyle Landau | 50 Comments

Friday Fictioneers is a weekly flash fiction challenge, led by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. Check out her blog for more details, or to join in. This week’s photo comes from Jennifer Pendergast. As always, I welcome honest, constructive feedback.   And Around … Continue reading

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Posted on by Dawn Quyle Landau | 36 Comments

Friday Fictioneers is a weekly 100-word flash fiction challenge, with a photo prompt. This week’s wondrous photo comes from Shaktiki Sharma. For more information on how to participate, or to read the other great stories in the collection, check out … Continue reading

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Posted on by Dawn Quyle Landau | 33 Comments

Friday Fictioneers is a weekly photo-prompted, 100 word writing challenge. Warning: it’s highly addictive, and involves very fine people. If you’re interested in joining, or would like to read more of the stories, check out Rochelle Wisoff-Fields’ blog; she’s our … Continue reading

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Posted on by Dawn Quyle Landau | 73 Comments

I was late last week with my “nasty” story, but appreciated the comments; thanks all y’all! That was one of my favorite photo prompts ever! Out of the park, Liz! Friday Fictioneers is hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. Check out her … Continue reading

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Posted on by Dawn Quyle Landau | 53 Comments

What a prompt! When I saw it on Wednesday, I knew just where I’d go. This photo from Liz Young really haunts! However, we were away for our 30th anniversary, and no wi-fi or electronics except in our room… we … Continue reading

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Posted on by Dawn Quyle Landau | 52 Comments

(Aaaand, once again, I forgot to add my post to the link up!) I missed a week, recovering from my trip to Israel and the March on Washington. Hard to wrap my brain around so many things right now… Thanks … Continue reading

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Posted on by Dawn Quyle Landau | 53 Comments

I decided to go to the March on Washington, as a promise to myself that I would never let hopelessness define me again. This past Election Day I woke up, literally and figuratively, to the realization that as a 53-year-old … Continue reading

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Posted on by Dawn Quyle Landau | 41 Comments

I’m sitting on a plane, flying from Tel Aviv, Israel–– after visiting my daughter, son-in-law and my beautiful 17-month-old grandson. Leaving them is always brutal. While I’m there, I lose myself in a beautiful world of baby laughter, love and … Continue reading

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Posted on by Dawn Quyle Landau | 23 Comments