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Recommended Flash Fiction Stories of The Week

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Don’t you just love it when a good story comes across your desk, pops up on your Kindle, or handed to you? I know I do; that is why I enjoy sharing them with you.

The thermometer is dropping lower, and the thick pajamas are coming out; along with hot toddies. But, it’s the perfect time to pull a chair by the fire and enjoy a story.

Up this week:

• The Mohair Coat by Amanda O’Callaghan – Flash Fiction 500 – Second Quarter 2016 Winner

• Priorities by Madeleine Ritzker – Mash Stories Short List

• The Perfect Employee by Claudia Brooke – Mash Stories Short List

• Notes to Self: One Week Out  by Laura Ruth Loomis – WOW Winter 2016 Runner-up

I’d love to hear your comments. Talk to me. Tell me your story and look for me on Facebook at SheilaMGood,  Pinterest,  Bloglovin, Twitter@sheilamgood, Contently, and Instagram. You can follow my reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.

Polls, Decisions, and a Bit of a Tease

/ Sheila McIntrye Good, Author / 9 Comments

I must admit writing the headline for this post made me chuckle, and I can only imagine what thoughts ran through your mind reading it. As amused as I was at my cleverness, this post has nothing to do with what you might have been thinking. I wanted your attention.

It was also a way to share, with those of you voted in my recent poll, the results and an opportunity to tease you a bit more about my story collection.

First, the results: Select the Preferred Cover?

Beware the fury of – A Patient Woman       Vs.          Darkness reigns in Maybe Next time.

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Now, for the tease…. from, the back cover of my book.

Brace yourself to feel uneasy as you open the pages and step over to the dark side of murder, justice, and revenge. Squirm a bit as you recall that fleeting thought or secret fantasy when you thought no one was listening.

 

Here is the old poll

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Did the excerpt from the cover give you a different vibe or change your choice? If so, vote in my new poll and tell why in my new

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I’d love to hear your comments. Talk to me. Tell me your story and look for me on Facebook at SheilaMGood,  Pinterest,  Bloglovin, Twitter@sheilamgood, Contently, and Instagram. You can follow my reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.

 

 

When Life Hands You Lemons

/ Sheila McIntrye Good, Author / 13 Comments

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You may have noticed a few new items on the Cow Pasture Chronicles header and sidebar – specifically, CPC Contributors. Already, I have two wonderful authors who plan over the next few months to share their thoughts and expertise with all of you. Jean Cogdell and  Granonine. If you’re unfamiliar with these authors, you can find out more about them by reading their Bios listed in the sidebar.

So, why am I recruiting contributors to the Cow Pasture? 

  1. I believe others expertise, stories, and words benefit us all.
  2. It’s an opportunity to meet new authors and writers.
  3. Contributors will provide a more expansive knowledge base.
  4. But, I gotta be honest with you; the biggest reason I’m recruiting contributors is to help me out during a tough time ahead. Let me explain.

When Life Hands You Lemons – Make Lemonade

Beginning December 1st, I will be away from the Cow Pasture for a few months. I will be having thumb replacement/carpal tunnel surgery on my dominant hand. That means, writing on anything is not going to happen. The recovery will be extensive, complicated, and long.

You are important to me. I hope you’ve gained something by following and it’s important that I not just disappear quietly into the night. Of course, those who know me understand that’s never going to happen – :-).

Here’s my Plan

  1. I’ll schedule as many posts ahead of time as possible.
  2. You may see a few older posts – which is not a bad idea; not every reader will have had the opportunity to see some of those.
  3. And, you will have the opportunity to read from my guest bloggers.

I’m asking for your help.

If any of you are interested in participating as a CPC Contributor, please check out the links at the top of my page. Joining the Cow Pasture Chronicles Team will give you the opportunity to broaden your audience and meet new people.

For those of you wondering what the surgery is all about, I’ve provided a video link –  be forewarned – the video is graphic; after all it’s surgery. So, before you click, make sure you have the stomach.

To My Readers:

Thank you for being a faithful follower. I appreciate each one of you and have learned as much from you as I hope you’ve learned from me. I hope you will hang around, continue to jump over the fence and take a stroll through the Cow Pasture – you may be surprised the treasures awaiting.

Join the Cow Pasture Chronicles Team! I’d love to have you on board.

Talk to me. Tell me your story and look for me on Facebook at SheilaMGood,  Pinterest,  Bloglovin, Twitter@sheilamgood, Contently, and Instagram. You can follow my reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.

To Lighten Your Mood

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I understand many are feeling dispirited while others are jubilant. I will be the first to admit, this long cycle of vitriol has been a huge source of stress for me, but I think we can all need a little amusement.

So, here’s my small attempt to say smile, lighten up – this (anxiety) too shall pass.

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I’d love to hear your comments. Talk to me. Tell me your story and look for me on Facebook at SheilaMGood,  Pinterest,  Bloglovin, Twitter@sheilamgood, Contently, and Instagram. You can follow my reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.