I’ve had my first pieces of flash fiction published over at Rumble. Props to Fictionaut, where I first engaged with the flash community, and to the editors over at Rumble for actually asking if they could publish not 1, but 2 of my pieces.
Here’s a clip, but you should also check out the latest issue online:
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When I have a cold, my ears and head plug up like the suction cup of a drain or one of those tacky window decals we used to stick to the glass panes on holidays like Christmas or Easter, a thin, plastic replication of our atheistic tendencies that clearly says, “We belong in a party super store, not a church!” which, after all, is a fairly accurate observation—we do have an enhanced praise for 50 cent streamers and large, flashy Birthday banners… Read more
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Congratulations on your first flash pieces published. I have to admit I had never heard of flash fiction, but after reading your pieces I’m hooked. It’s amazing how much of a detailed emotional landscape can be gathered from so few words. (At least from a talented writer like yourself.)
btw-Love your fabulous new site! Gorgeous layout.
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Thanks, Nancy! You’re too sweet
I actually just discovered flash last fall. David Miller had a really great piece published on Rumble, and then by happenstance, it’s the place that ended up publishing mine as well. You should definitely check out Fictionaut, I find so many of the pieces I write stem from nonfiction and are a good creative outlet!
And I’m SO glad you like the new site!
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Congrats, Alyssa! That is so exciting having your pieces published. And, I really enjoyed them by the way (especially Sugar and Saline). I look forward to reading more.
That piece grew out of something written for Prof. O’Keefe….figures you would like it! Thanks for the comment.
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