Author Archives: bloustien

The Juice and The Flesh

Another NYC Midnight short story jam. This was so far out of my wheelhouse. I loved writing it, have no idea whether it’s any good, or remotely authentic. Let me know what you think. Required elements were: romance / fruit shop / nail clippers.

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Reunion

I wasn’t really happy with this story. I had the weekend to write it, but it was a full weekend of parenting and I really only had two hours of writing / editing time. Less a story and more of an improvised draft. Required elements were: action adventure / middle of the ocean / gavel

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Free in 30 Minutes

Another flash fiction weekend writing jam for NYC Midnight. This time the required elements were: action adventure / a roof terrace /  a car key. I think the judges liked it more than I did.

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