Yearly Archives: 2012

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Jan Morrill

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The Next Big Thing: Brian Conley

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Jan Morrill

Welcome to TNBT, “The Next Big Thing” blog hop! What’s a blog hop you ask? It’s a great way to discover new talent that you may not have heard of, or be able to find in your local bookstore. Here … Continue reading →

Posted in #amwriting, Interview, Writing | Tagged Amazon, Brian C. Conley, Brian Rappatta, Damon Wayans Jr, Elaine Flowers, Jack Dalton, Jan Morrill, Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Kinnaman, Lolita Files, M.G. Miller, Stay, The Neighborhood, The Next Big Thing, University of Arkansas Press | 2 Comments

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Jan Morrill

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M.G. Miller: The Next Big Thing!

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Jan Morrill

This week, I’m excited to continue The Next Big Thing blog hop with my guest, M.G. (Mike) Miller. His answers to the ten questions below will give you a peek into this multi-talented author I’ve come to know through his … Continue reading →

Posted in Interview, Writing | Tagged August McLaughlin, Brian Conley, Claire Croxton, Jack Dalton, literary fiction, M.G. Miller, Seven Devils, The Next Big Thing | 17 Comments

Next Big Thing Blogfest

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Jan Morrill

My friend and mentor, Velda Brotherton, recently invited me to participate in the Next Big Thing blogfest series. She sent me the questions listed below, which she answered in her post dated November 26. You can find Velda’s answers (and … Continue reading →

Posted in #amwriting, Broken Dolls, History, Writing | Tagged civil rights, George Takei, Kathryn Stockett, Ken Watanabe, Martin Luther King, Next Big Thing, Sandra Dallas, Tallgrass, Terrence Howard, The Help, The Red Kimono, University of Arkansas Press, Velda Brotherton, Vivienne Schiffer, World War II | 18 Comments

The True Cost

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Jan Morrill

Several months ago, I was honored to learn that my story, “Hyphenated Americans,” about the service of my Uncle Yoshio in the 442 Regimental Combat Team during World War II, was accepted into Proud to Be: Writing by American Warriors. … Continue reading →

Posted in #amwriting, World War II, Writing | Tagged Deb Marshall, Missouri Humanities Council, Proud to Be: Writing by American Warriors, Southeast Missouri State University, Susan Swartwout, veteran, Vietnam, Warrior Arts Alliance | 13 Comments

#FlashFiction #Fictioneers: Ice Princess

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Jan Morrill

I love this photo by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. When crystals form on my window, I find my magnifying glass and study them, amazed at the unique design of each. This time of year, I love the anticipation of winter. But, ask … Continue reading →

Posted in fictioneers | Tagged Fiction, Flash fiction, Friday, Rochelle Wisoff-Fields, Winter, Writing | 32 Comments

#FlashFiction #Fictioneers: Forsaken

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Jan Morrill

This is my first opportunity to post a flash fiction with the Friday Fictioneers under our new leader, Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. It’s a big job to take over this project from Madison Woods — thanks, Rochelle! This week’s photo prompt is … Continue reading →

Posted in fictioneers, Flash Fiction, Madison Woods, Writing | Tagged Batman, Flash fiction, hurricane, Rochelle Wisoff-Fields, Sandy | 27 Comments

#FlashFiction #Fictioneers: Nuggets

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Jan Morrill

This week’s photo prompt is by Ron Pruitt, and I must say, for me, it has been one of the most challenging. But sometimes challenges bear new fruit, and my story this week is outside of my typical fare. And … Continue reading →