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Author Archives: Elizabeth Jennings
The Power of Small Things, guest post by Elizabeth Jennings, author of THE BUTTON COLLECTOR
Originally posted on lasesana:
Elizabeth Jennings, author of THE BUTTON COLLECTOR Years ago, I began writing a novel based on a family’s collection of discarded buttons because I liked the idea of small, tangible items telling stories that weave together…
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Blogs in the Time of Gravatars…
One of the cool things about having a blog is looking at the stats to see how many visitors stop by and where they come from. I did this yesterday and discovered that from October through April I’ve had more … Continue reading
Button Flash 3: Afternoon Tea
Here’s the third entry in Flash Fiction, Button Style: 250 words written in one hour. Thanks to Elaine T. for the sweet button photo! Afternoon Tea The girls ran into the parlor, swishing skirts, twirling ribbons. “Beautiful!” they exclaimed as … Continue reading
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A button is a little thing, but it’s a thing of use
A button is a little thing, but it’s a thing of use. via A button is a little thing, but it’s a thing of use.
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Button Flash 2: My Sister’s Closet
Here is the second entry in my Flash Fiction, Button Style project. 250 words written in one hour. Thanks to Katie W. for the button picture! My Sister’s Closet “We’re supposed to get a referral from Social Services,” the woman … Continue reading
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Tagged button, clothes, fashion, feminist, Flash Fiction, Short Story, women's rights, writing
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Frame Tale Spotlight: 1001 Nights
A frame tale is the more lyrical term for a collection of interlinked stories. It’s a genre I’m quite fond of since my own book, The Button Collector, falls into the same category. From time to time, I’d like … Continue reading
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Tagged 1001 nights, Arabia, Arabian nights, feminist fiction, frame tale, one thousand and one nights, scherherazade
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Flying Saucer: First Button Flash
Here it is, the first Button Flash, 250 words written in one hour. Kudos to Alicia B. for the first button photograph! Flying Saucer Jamey watched. He held his breath and willed his body to be still, his eyes to … Continue reading
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Tagged Buttons, fiction, Flash Fiction, Short Story, UFO, Writers
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Chambers of the Sea….
I know a writer should never have favorites, but…… I do. My favorite short story out of all those that I have written is a somewhat quirky and multi-leveled piece called “In the Chambers of the Sea.” It has just … Continue reading
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