Okay, I wasn't one of the five writers selected by the judges for this TUFFest ride; however I was shortlisted and have been encouraged by Charli to participate... so here goes. "We begin the TUFFest Ride with a free-write. You have five days to draft 297 words to the prompt: mudslide. Your technical challenge is … Continue reading The TUFFest Ride (Part 1 of 5)
I am munching my way through an anthology, LIFE in a FLASH by Geoff Le Pard (one of the Carrot Ranch Literary Community's leaders), and I was compelled to pause after reading Geoff’s flash fiction story Happy Place (at 32% - can you tell I am reading the Kindle edition?!). I paused for several reasons. … Continue reading THIS HAPPY PLACE
Update on 24/09/18 My story was published in the Carrot Ranch collection for this photo prompt - see Part I - third from the bottom. Many thanks to Charli and all the ranch leaders for corralling this collection together so we might feast our eyes and hearts. September 13, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no … Continue reading MY LONDON MARATHON
Update on 17/09/18 My story was published in the Carrot Ranch collection for this photo prompt - see Part II - 1st story. Many thanks to Charli and all the ranch leaders and all who took part. What an epic collection of 99 word flash fiction. This weeks flash fiction challenge over at the Carrot … Continue reading MY LOG CABIN
Update on 17/09/18 My story was published in the Carrot Ranch collection for this photo prompt - see Part II - penultimate story. Many thanks to Charli and all the ranch leaders and all who took part. What an epic collection of 99 word flash fiction. This weeks flash fiction challenge over at the Carrot … Continue reading NEW BEGINNINGS
I know, I’m late again. Sorry, Charli. Sorry ranch leaders. This time, I think I have a valid excuse for missing the second of the Carrot Ranch’s excellent 24 hour free writes: I was on a retreat, with no electronic gizmos, not even my trusty pair of headphones. Nevertheless, upon my return from this renewing … Continue reading SECOND 24 HOUR FREE WRITE -LISTENING
Update on 12/09/18 My story was published in the Carrot Ranch collection for this photo prompt - see Part II - 3rd story. Many thanks to Charli and all the ranch leaders and all who took part. Cracking stories. After my slow start on the 24 hour free-write yesterday over at the Carrot Ranch I've … Continue reading THIS TIME, THIS PLACE
Kelvin M. Knight 