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Writers’ showcase, March 29, 2021

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(Just…wow.) ***** (This is so sad. Sometimes men and society at large don’t understand the sacrifices women must make to follow their true calling.) https://www.wow-womenonwriting.com/downloads/printable/98-FE1-Fall20Contest-Sally-Basmajian.html ***** (Genius, start to finish.) https://www.craftliterary.com/2021/01/22/consult-your-doctor-amanda-mcleod/# ***** (Another bit of melancholy and, possibly, foreshadowing.) https://literallystories2014.com/2019/04/04/end-home-by-david-henson/

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Exercising the craft—March 22, 2021

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By Ekta R. Garg Prompt: Some days aren’t so bad… ***** (Static clearing microphone in two short puffs of air) “Is this thing on? When can I start talking? What? The red light…? Oh, that one. Oh, so that means it’s on. You mean I’m recording now? Right now? Well, why didn’t you tell me?… Continue reading Exercising the craft—March 22, 2021

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Exercising the craft—March 15, 2021

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By Ekta R. Garg Prompt: The smell of home cooking made his mouth water. https://promptuarium.wordpress.com/2021/03/12/home-cooking/ ***** Kyle parked his car and turned off the engine but didn’t get out. Not right away. Instead, he adjusted his sunglasses and tried to look casual. Just a guy sitting in the lot of a public park after a… Continue reading Exercising the craft—March 15, 2021

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Exercising the craft—March 8, 2021

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By Ekta R. Garg Prompt: “On guitar” Please share your first 50 words on the topic “and on guitar.” https://first50.wordpress.com/2021/02/15/and-on-guitar/ ***** “And on guitar…” The crowd roared, and the lead singer grinned into the microphone. “I don’t even need to introduce her, do I? You guys know her better than me by now.” The guitarist’s… Continue reading Exercising the craft—March 8, 2021

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Exercising the craft—March 1, 2021

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By Ekta R. Garg Prompt: After a heavy meteor shower, parts of the earth have been bombarded with rock fragments, some of which contain unexpected elements. As an expert in your field, you are taken to a specific site by top government officials where you discover [something] that did not originate on our planet. https://promptuarium.wordpress.com/2021/01/15/meteor-shower-2/… Continue reading Exercising the craft—March 1, 2021