Flash Fiction Opportunity

Splickety Magazine publishes flash fiction and some micro fiction on many genres, including Spec.

For more information go to their Submission Guideline page on their web site.

Spec Short Story Contest

Stone Thread is hosting a short story contest in the Speculative genre.

They are looking for short stories (1000-10,000 words) in a post apocalyptic setting.

Check out their contest page for the details.

StoneThread SpecFic Short Story Contest III

Humans Are Scary

I am so glad I found this again.

So much of the time in Science Fictions, humans are looked upon as the weakest link. But perhaps we over emphasize this.

Take a look at this:

Humans are scary as...

Another Imgur Cheat Sheet for Writers.

Hey, with my schedule, I need all the help in the world.

Body Language Cheat Sheet for Writers.

Writing Help from Imgur?

Who'd a thunk?

Still, I don't want to lose this chart. It may come in handy one day when life allows me to catch my breath long enough to write again!

Break Down of Emotions, as opposed to Emotional Breakdown.  ;)

Realm Makers Conference

Here is a direct link to the Realm Makers Conference home page.

Realm Makers

Looks to be really good.

New Blogs on List

Yes, I know.
I've been MIA or AWOL or something.

But even so, my spec. brain is still at work.

First off, I was able to go to a small, local writer's retreat with my sister-in-law, fellow writer, and bookstore owner. We had a blast at the Carlinville's Writer's Guild. I'd link their page, but I don't see one. They have a facebook page, but I've never had luck linking and following facebook links. So I'll link them here.
(They asked me to get back to them on whether or not the retreat has inspired me to write more. I have to say, yes, the inspiration is here. But it didn't add more hours to my too busy days so, no I haven't written much. But I'm inspired to try to figure out how better to get to it.)

The second thing I got to do was to meet some fellow Avenir Eclectia Writers which I may get into later, because it really was a great to just be in the same room with people who understand the spec. brain. Here's more about it here: Avenir Girl's Day.

Okay, onto the blogs. I've added Where Light Pierces the Darkness, Speculative Faith, Jennifer Eifrig's blog, and The Factotum's Rostrum. Check them out if you haven't been there before.