Tag Archives: fiction

Today’s Chapter: Chapters

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Marion

A couple of months ago I had a conversation in the checkout line with Cameron, one of my favorite checkers at the grocery store. He always asks about my writing. I said that I was working on something and trying … Continue reading →

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Almost Nearly Pretty Close to Done

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Marion

Nope, not a work of fiction: the living-room-to-library process. Today I sat in the converted room with my baby laptop, writing, pausing now and then to glance up at the bookshelves, listening to KDFC on an old-fashioned boombox. I could … Continue reading →

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Ragged

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Marion

This is my original work. You are welcome to link to it. If you quote from it, give me credit. Commentary:  I think I do achieve the illusion of a non-human main character in this fantasy story. It’s one of … Continue reading →

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Fiction: Counting the Ripples

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Marion

[This is original fiction by Marion Deeds. If you want to link to it, fine. If you quote it, give me credit.] “I can’t talk to you right now,” Shillaylee said as the volunteer brought Heather into the empty garage. … Continue reading →

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Cat Person; Damn Fine Fiction, or Fat Shaming? I Don’t Know

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Marion

The New Yorker has a short story called “Cat Person,” written by Kristen Roupenian. Margot, a college sophomore, meets Robert at the cinema where she works at the concession stand. They get off to a bad start, but later they … Continue reading →

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Short Story: Invasive Species

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Marion

This is my original fiction. You have my permission to link to it. If you want to use any part or all of it, give me credit. * Speed Limit: 25 mph Your Speed:  32 Your Speed: 34 Your Speed: … Continue reading →

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The Infamous “Brief Description”

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Marion

“Please include no more than 10 pages of your work, pt 12 font, double-spaced, with one-inch margins, and a separate cover page with a brief description of your work.” Those are words than make emerging writers shudder.  Not the manuscript … Continue reading →

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In Which I Get Grammar-Snobby and Reality Immediately Smacks Me

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Marion

I’m not an expert on English grammar but that doesn’t stop me from being a grammar snob. I cluck and tsk and roll my eyes as I  observe punctuation errors and other grammar errors, not just in the comments section … Continue reading →

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Littoral Zone

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Marion

This is original fiction. You may link to it if you want. If you cite it or quote it, give me credit. Nina was right on Tim’s heels, striding effortlessly through the horsetail reeds. When they parked in the turnout … Continue reading →

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Strange California; It’s Funded!

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Marion

Strange California is the themed anthology (can you guess the theme? Can you?) that accepted a story of mine earlier in the year. Payment and publication were all dependent on a Kickstarter campaign, and getting enough backers.  The Kickstarter ends … Continue reading →

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