Category Archives: Ficlet/Fragment

Short ramblings, possibly whole, most likely fragmented.

Friday Ficlet – Cookie Crumbles

Posted on December 21, 2012 by TommiaW

“Twelve, twelve, twelve,” Sophia counted before the timer sounded, catching movement out of the corner of her eye. “Get your fingers out of the batter,” She said snapping the spatula towards him. “So you lose a cookie’s worth of dough, … Continue reading →

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Friday Ficlet – Fractured Photo

Posted on September 21, 2012 by TommiaW

(A rambling tripped upon by serious cleaning.) Her uncle tore the picture in half before tossing it over his shoulder, one half landing on the unfinished quilt and the other half in the garbage. Leave it to her uncle to … Continue reading →

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Friday Ficlet – Running Track

Posted on August 24, 2012 by TommiaW

Sometimes a walk can help clear the mind, erase the workweek, bring a fresh step into the upcoming weekend. Sometimes, things seen can help answer questions etched on a writer’s block as to ‘who-where- why–when-how-what?’ factor of a character’s motives. … Continue reading →

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Friday Ficlet-Fireworks

Posted on August 17, 2012 by TommiaW

Today’s ficlet was inspired by the local fireworks show a week ago. I’ve never watched the show before, so when the opportunity came, I said ‘sure’ and had a grand time. Sheri captured some fantastic photos and graciously allowed me … Continue reading →

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7-7-7 Writers Challenge

Posted on June 22, 2012 by TommiaW

Thanks to Sheri Kennedy for tagging me. I’ve taken the 7/7/7 challenge.  Here are 7 lines (+) from page 7 of my work in progress and I have tagged 7 other writers to do the same… From “Atkinson’s Chronicles” – “Spit … Continue reading →

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Friday Ficlet – Tea Tapping Time

Posted on May 25, 2012 by TommiaW

  Tea Tapping Time Hopping with hippos had been the precursor. The object – who would feel ‘worser’ After ‘hours and hours’ of spinning around: One singing jibberish; the other smiling, not making a sound. A silly dance on wobbly … Continue reading →

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Ficlet Poem

Posted on April 6, 2012 by TommiaW

This came about for a few reasons: a)I’m a klutz when tired (try serving stew with an upside-down spoon). b) two friends had two different story requests when we exchanged the ‘you know you’re tired’ bits, but I decided to … Continue reading →

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Playing the Game

Posted on March 23, 2012 by TommiaW

Silly short fiction for a Friday. There are some games worth playing, and there are some games where changing the goals makes them better. Playing the Game   She was the one who kept score for a number of reasons. … Continue reading →

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Wandering Wednesday

Posted on March 21, 2012 by TommiaW

I could play with numbers again, given the 3-2-1-2-(0)-1-2, but I’m not in the mood for counting today. Even though the weather’s nice outside for a proper walk outdoors, figured it was time to return to Tiny Town.     … Continue reading →

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Darts Thrown

Posted on March 20, 2012 by TommiaW

First day of Spring and it’s snowing (and it’s Tuesday). Granted, there’s more rain in the mix this time, but I suspect the temperature’s warmer in Minneapolis than here today. To paraphrase Paul Harvey, ‘Now, page 3’ of the Some … Continue reading →

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