Some of you may remember my post a few weeks ago titled “Blue Ridge.” In the comments area of that post, the BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY DAILY (BRPD), http://www.blueridgeparkwaydaily.com/ ,a new online website that provides information on Blue Ridge Parkway events, news, photography, maps and other area interests, invited me to contribute a story.
I was happy to do so. As you could tell from that previous post, I love visiting the area. My second book, THE REDEMPTION OF TRUITT AMES (which has not been on submission – yet!) takes place in an area known as Lost Cove, a ghost town in Appalachia that borders right on the Tennessee/North Carolina line.
The story I contributed to BRPD is somewhat different than my usual style of writing, and by that, I mean it needed to be “family friendly,” for the site to be able to post. I couldn’t have any abuse, or have someone die in a violent way, or use any cuss words. I had to be on my best behavior – and it was refreshing! The BRPD has approximately 3,000 email subscribers, and the story was sent directly to them on Thursday. They also have a Facebook page and the story was featured there as well.
Last time I looked, there were 94 likes on my little tale – so far!
So, if you care to read it, here is A FISH STORY (apologies for the long link – but it does work! I need someone to educate me on how to paste a link properly)
I hope you like it!
Oh Donna, I love, love, love it. Sense of place, mystery, emotion, it has it all. A wonderful piece. I cried.
Awww! Thank you Wry!! That means a lot coming from you! Btw, are you contributing to JR’s flash fiction this a.m.? I just submitted my story, but OMG, the entries just get better and better….I don’t stand a chance against that crowd!
Yup, I just posted mine. I’ll never win but they are fun. I feel proud that I get a mention once in awhile.
The caliber of stories…just amazing.
I mentioned JR (sort of) in my latest blog post. I gotta say my latest post had me laughing out loud when I wrote it. Maybe that means I need to get a REAL life,