Tag Archives: Fiction

Review of The Magical Red Kimono

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Jan Morrill

My friend and fellow author, Kathleen Rodgers, posted an insightful review of The Magical Red Kimono on her blog last night. After receiving and reading her copy of my book, she told me she was going to post a review … Continue reading →

Posted in author, Children's Books, internment | Tagged book review, book-reviews, books, Fiction, Japanese American, Kathleen Rodgers, Llano Country Mermaid Club, marketing, The Magical Red Kimono, University of New Mexico Press, Writing | 3 Comments

Day 21: AI Generated Writing Prompt

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Jan Morrill

I have no idea what to write about today. Or, maybe it’s more accurate to say I have too many things to write about and I can’t choose just one. So I thought I’d experiment and ask AI to show … Continue reading →

Posted in Flash Fiction, Friday Fictioneers, poetry, writing prompt | Tagged AI, boat, Fiction, Flash fiction, lake, Poetry, prompt, Writing, writing-prompts | Leave a comment

Creative Characterization

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Jan Morrill

Of all the workshops I present, my favorites are those centered around character development. There’s nothing better than seeing an author’s eyes widen when their “aha” moment arrives and they discover something new about their characters. For me, characterization is … Continue reading →

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Win a Copy of Creative Characterization!

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Jan Morrill

I’m excited to announce my new workbook, Creative Characterization, is now available on Amazon! This workbook demonstrates six different methods I’ve taught in workshops over the last few years: Interviewing Describing Photos and Paintings Writing Letters Writing in a Different … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing, writing prompt | Tagged characterization, characters, Fiction, Writing | 23 Comments

Something New: Day 10

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Jan Morrill

Welcome to Day 10 of my challenge to try something new/creative for 30 days. Today I played with something I’ve been wanting to try since the Oklahoma Writers’ Federation Conference in May, when Heather Davis, during one of her workshops, mentioned sharing her PowerPoint … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity Challenge | Tagged Fiction, Heather Davis. OWFI, Interview Your Characters, non-fiction, SlideShare | 3 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

#FlashFriday #Fictioneers: Devolution

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Jan Morrill

When I first saw this week’s photo prompt by Madison Woods, I thought “Gross!” But when I read that it was the result of vertical cutters leaving behind “an oozing, bleeding contingency of trees, vines and shrubs,” I felt sad. … Continue reading →

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#FlashFriday #Fictioneers: Devolution

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Jan Morrill

Posted in fictioneers, Flash Fiction, Madison Woods | Tagged devolution, Fiction, Fictioneer, Flash fiction, Short story, vertical cutter | 32 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 →