Monthly Archives: March 2013

Sunday Snippets Critique Blog Hop: 250 Words of my New Short Story, A PINCH OF SUGAR (3/31)

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Joe Owens

 The snippet I have for this week is the second 250 or so words of my latest short story contest entry which is titled “A Pinch of Sugar.” Last week the main character named Alex boarded a plane headed off … Continue reading →

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Revolution Fan Fiction Chapter 1

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Joe Owens

NBC has a dystopian show that airs at 10 PM on Monday nights called Revolution, that follows the reaction to the loss of electricity due to some government conspiracy. For those of you that are fans I know you are asking tons of … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt: Happy Happy Joy Joy

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Joe Owens

We cry for lots of reasons: sadness, pain, fear . . . and happiness. When was the last time you shed tears of joy? I am blessed to have two children who are part of the high school marching band … Continue reading →

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A Word a Week Challenge – Parade

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Joe Owens

My friend Kim at Tranquil Dreams introduced me to another weekly photo challenge. I love these because I am a big photo fiend, snapping tons of photos in every adventure I take. I do it for my memory as much … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt: Judgment Day

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Joe Owens

If you were to judge your favorite book by its cover, would you still read it? I have a bit of an issue with answering this prompt. But not for the reason you might believe. I understand the premise and … Continue reading →

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The Lie Exposed – Friday Fictioneers – March 29th

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Joe Owens

Are you a fiction writer? Do you love taking a simple prompt and weaving a story that explains your vision of what you see? Then you may want to enroll in the Friday Fictioneers treatment program. Each week our lovely … Continue reading →

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April A to Z Blogging Challenge

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Joe Owens

You know I have found Word Press to be quite a good place to get tons of ideas to stretch my writing skill. There are tons of other writers to learn from, gain encouragement even as i offer some and … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt: Deja Vu

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Joe Owens

Have you ever truly felt déjà vu, the sensation that you’ve already had the experience you’re currently having? Yes and it is some of the most surreal moments of my life when this feeling sweeps over me. The familiarity is … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt – Local Flavor

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Joe Owens

Write a piece about a typically “local” experience from where you come from as though it’s an entry in a travel guide. If you need an escape from the concrete jungle you call home then maybe you would like to … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt – Idyllic

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Joe Owens

What does your ideal community look like? How is it organized, and how is community life structured? What values does the community share? I think my ideal community is much like the one where I live today. My home is … Continue reading →

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Sunday Snippets Critique Blog Hop: The First 250 Words of my New Short Story, A PINCH OF SUGAR

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Joe Owens

This is my first time on the Blog Hop, but I am excited to get the opportunity to interact with others on our stories. The snippet I have offered for your enter tainment is the first 250 or so words … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt – Competition

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Joe Owens

What activity, task, or game most brings out your competitive streak? At my age and relative physical condition any physical competition must be short lived, or something done in short bursts. In my job I am a desk Jockey and do not spend enough time on … Continue reading →

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The Faceless Murderer – Chapter Two – Castle Fanfiction

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Joe Owens

Check out Chapter 2 of my Castle fanfiction story, The Faceless Murderer. You can find it at this link.

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Weekly Photo Challenge – Future Tense

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Joe Owens

It’s still phoneography month, and in today’s challenge I’m hoping you’ll put all of that futuristic camera tech to good use, by thinking about the shape of things to come. As I read the introduction to this prompt I first decided … Continue reading →

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The Faceless Murderer – Chapter One- Castle fan fiction

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Joe Owens

Follow this link to my Castle based Fan fiction story. I have heard about Fan fiction for a while, but this is my first foray. It is another from of fiction with established characters. I invite those who enjoy my fiction on WordPress to check … Continue reading →

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