Tag Archives: prompt openings

Prompt Openings: Justice

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Debbie

Justice. Talk about a broad topic. I considered which piece of the spectrum to tackle and finally opted for a historical story. A topic I was familiar with from my childhood in Oklahoma, but hadn’t studied as an adult…the Trail … Continue reading →

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Prompt Openings: Tavern Tales

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Debbie

My challenge for this one was to write a story related to a tavern. Hmmm… After a bit of thought, I decided to move the pane of ancient Irish glass containing Red, an ensorcelled faery, from the bed & breakfast … Continue reading →

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Prompt Openings: Apocalypse

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Debbie

For this opening, I was trying to imagine a different kind of apocalypse. No nuclear wars or alien invasions. No catastrophic asteroid strikes or even plagues or zombies. What would a quiet, stealthy apocalypse look like? I am a child … Continue reading →

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Prompt Openings: Loss

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Debbie

My prompt this week was loss, and I thought of the most unimaginable loss for a parent: the death of a child, no matter what the age… New Year’s Eve. Tomorrow would be a new year. A year without her … Continue reading →

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Prompt Openings: No Humans Allowed

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Debbie

This week’s prompt was to write a story without a human protagonist, maybe even without any humans at all. I chose to be a redwood sprout… I opened my eyes and stared into the leafy canopy so far above my … Continue reading →