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The room was full of much younger people than myself. I immediately began to regret signing up for this class. I know it is never too late to learn, but this feels a little ridiculous at 54 years old. I take a seat behind a young woman who stares blankly at the front of the…
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If you could start a new business right now, what would it be? I would really like to start a magazine that helps flash and micro-fiction writers get their own platform. I have started working on a blog that caters specifically to these types of writers but know it wouldn’t really fly as a business…
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What are some life hacks that you practice? I must not be very smart because I don’t really use any of those easy life hacks, or at least I don’t keep track of them. If you have any let me know.
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What are your best healthy eating habits? My best healthy habits are meditation for my mental well-being, gym for my body, and reading and writing for my imagination.
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Pip: Born To Write — where the blog is the practice, the fiction is the experiment, and apparently Ireland is the answer to everything. Mara: Chris Chonos has been busy this week — writing about craft and competition nerves, publishing a run of flash and micro fiction, and reflecting on the places, choices, and principles…
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Do you believe in karma? View all responses Karma is a bitch, at least that is the saying. I guess I kind of believe in Karma. First we have to look at the definition of Karma. Karma is a spiritual principle of cause and effect, where a person’s intentions and actions directly shape their future…
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I can feel the shakes coming on. I know what is about to happen as my forehead begins to sweat profusely. I grip the steering wheel tighter and look for my man while trying to pay attention to the road so I don’t hit anything or anyone. I slow down for an alley that I’ve…
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How do you write what people actually want to read? When I write I don’t have any specific audience in mind. Since I only share what I write in my blog and to a couple of other social media sites I guess I kind of just write what I enjoy. I just try to make…
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“What the fuck,” Brandon screamed as he reached for the chair and threw it against the wall. Ben ducked to avoid being knocked out. He began to duck and dive as more objects were thrown, to include vases, glasses, and anything else that Brandon could possibly pick up and throw. “What is wrong with you?”…
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What’s the most spontaneous thing you’ve ever done? This is a tricky one because I’m not a very spontaneous person in general. I did a lot of things when I was much younger that were stupid without thinking, but I don’t know if that really qualifies as a real spontaneous action. I guess if I…