Category Archives: #amwriting

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 →

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#FridayFictioneers #FlashFiction: Climbing

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Jan Morrill

I’ve been “away” for the last few weeks and have all kinds of excuses that I won’t bore you with. The important thing is, I’m glad to be back with Madison Woods and the rest of the Fictioneers. I’ve missed … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Mashup: 4/16/12

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Jan Morrill

MASH-UP A creative combination or mixing of content from different sources. This week I have been working on Broken Dolls. Editing, editing, editing. I made a couple of significant plot changes to clarify a few things, and I am happy with how that turned out. Other than … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Mashup: 4/16/12

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Jan Morrill

MASH-UP A creative combination or mixing of content from different sources. This week I have been working on Broken Dolls. Editing, editing, editing. I made a couple of significant plot changes to clarify a few things, and I am happy with how that turned out. Other than … Continue reading →

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“Their Bench” — #FridayFictioneers #FlashFiction #100Words

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Jan Morrill

Welcome to another week of Friday Fictioneers! I’m looking forward to reading the variety of stories prompted by Madison Woods’ photo. You can read them here. Please feel free to post a link to your blog with any comments.  Their … Continue reading →

Posted in #amwriting, fictioneers, Flash Fiction, Love, Madison Woods, memories, Writing, writing prompt | Tagged , , , , | 60 Comments

I’m Tardy – Friday Fictioneers: Resting Place

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Jan Morrill

I’m sorry to be so late in getting my flash fiction posted for the Fictioneers. Though this was one of my favorite photo prompts by Madison Woods, sometimes life gets in the way of our writing. Throughout the week, I … Continue reading →

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I’m Tardy – Friday Fictioneers: Resting Place

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Jan Morrill

I’m sorry to be so late in getting my flash fiction posted for the Fictioneers. Though this was one of my favorite photo prompts by Madison Woods, sometimes life gets in the way of our writing. Throughout the week, I … Continue reading →

Posted in #amwriting, Love | Tagged , , , | 21 Comments

Telling Tuesdays 01/17/12

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Jan Morrill

Welcome to Telling Tuesday, a day reminiscent of those in school when I looked forward to seeing what everyone brought for show and tell. This weekly feature was inspired by an article on WriteToDone.com, called “How to Show (Not Tell): A Writing … Continue reading →

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Telling Tuesdays 01/17/12

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Jan Morrill

Welcome to Telling Tuesday, a day reminiscent of those in school when I looked forward to seeing what everyone brought for show and tell. This weekly feature was inspired by an article on WriteToDone.com, called “How to Show (Not Tell): A Writing … Continue reading →

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Flooded With Moonlight

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Jan Morrill

Unmoored in midnight water, No waves, no wind– The empty boat is Flooded with moonlight.                     —Dogen Though this quote by Dogen brings a note of peace, it arrived during a … Continue reading →

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