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February 22, 2007 03:33 AM EST -- Like many newcomers to Gather, I joined because of the "First Chapters" contest. I'm not new to the online world; I blog regularly and participate in a number of online communities. But I'd . . . more
May 16, 2006 07:56 PM EDT -- This is the full chapter and so is perhaps a little long.  If time is a constraint may I suggest you simply find the recipe part.  This recipe is the first thing I ever wrote with the idea that . . . more
Room 224
by Sandy Knauer
views: 198 | rating: 7.6 | comments: 87
January 05, 2007 08:51 PM EST --     Alan stepped in front of the safety bar to hold the elevator door open after I exited. While I rocked my weight from one aching foot to the other, he carried on a one-sided dialogue as . . . more
February 27, 2008 10:19 PM EST --   The night in Bellagio, Las Vegas was still young and the woman sitting across the room in white, silk blouse and blue, crinkled skirt was younger and definitely interested. Her look said it . . . more
May 25, 2006 08:29 AM EDT -- This is the least entertaining of the chapters as it introduces the only sensible character in the book.  Also there are many references to very local Orstralian people and places which won't . . . more
June 12, 2006 08:53 AM EDT -- There was a brief lull in the proceedings. Everyone had sat politely throughout the screening of Oklahoma! and was now quietly enjoying the Tandoori Chicken accompanied by a rocket and endive salad and . . . more
Everything Familiar
by Sandy Knauer
views: 208 | rating: 6.9 | comments: 65
January 07, 2007 02:32 AM EST --   An eerie absence of everything familiar troubled Ben, yet he hesitated to move since the bed felt more comfortable than it had in years. He compromised; didn't move a muscle other than . . . more
May 18, 2006 01:45 AM EDT -- -- This is part of a novel I am working on. Please critique . -- He'd come seeking rest and peace from the wearying drones and taxing dramas. Following an ancient teaching, climbing a mountain. . . . more
March 20, 2008 12:23 PM EDT -- When Bev heard the front door open and shut, she called down the stairs, "Did you bring the mail?" A gust of cold air raced past her and she shivered. Winter had lasted too long this year. . . . more
Point of View in Fiction Writing
by Paul B.
views: 237 | rating: 9.6 | comments: 48
February 19, 2007 01:15 PM EST --   I propose to publish a series of pieces that together I will call Guidelines for Writing Fiction.  In this, the first in the series, I will discuss point of view (POV).               . . . more
March 29, 2008 08:05 PM EDT -- All the parts are here, Mommy. I was careful. I didn't lose any. Mommy. I'm sorry. Do you wanna piece of cake? See? I picked all the broken plate out and put . . . more
July 18, 2008 02:15 PM EDT -- I sat alone in the small café, trying to appear worldly and confident enough in myself to have dinner alone. After all, lots of people eat alone. I, myself, had seen many a woman sitting at a table . . . more
The End
by Shaun Kelso
views: 62 | rating: 9.9 | comments: 19
May 30, 2006 12:36 PM EDT -- The end came; hard to say when. Children were playing video games idly while Mothers asked disinterestedly what they wanted for dinner. Every child replied, "I'm not hungry." Spiders stopped . . . more
Condolences (A very short story)
by Paul B.
views: 111 | rating: 9.5 | comments: 17
March 05, 2007 06:09 PM EST -- This short short story is based on the poem, "Billy Talbot", by Ed Nudelman.   Plato chases the ground hog under the deck, shoves his snout in against the edging and claws at . . . more
May 24, 2006 11:13 AM EDT -- I am half-way through my re-write of this chapter and would like some feedback. I invite you to get out your red pens and have at it. Here is the location of the original draft: /viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474976753090 . . . more
February 09, 2008 04:46 PM EST -- Dear John,             In person would be better.   Or by phone.   But you've dropped off the face of the earth again.   . . . more
March 04, 2008 04:35 AM EST -- A Gather friend suggested I post an excerpt from my novel here, easier for folks than connecting to the website, www.readwhitelies.com. She said, An excerpt like Tom Brokaw did. I've never been in . . . more
February 21, 2006 10:21 AM EST -- (Continued from Moth Flight here) Six Months Later - Undisclosed Location The men in dark suits walked in first.  Uniform in their appearance, watchful and alert, they exuded an air of menace.  . . . more
February 26, 2008 12:06 PM EST -- I escaped. Left my home and family and responsibilities for a longer than normal vacation in the Land of Sunshine. It's a dream I've had since a fellowship showed me what uninterrupted time can . . . more
June 01, 2006 05:27 AM EDT -- Fireside 1: Wine     Hello, do come in!  It's rather cold for autumn and the air is a tad chilly.  Here, let me take your coat.  There!  Now, let's pull up a chair, . . . more
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