Author Archives: Amanda Makepeace

The Wrap Up

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Amanda Makepeace

This year may not have gone the way I had hoped but I still had a blast. Besides, every year can’t be like last year’s event. I wrote three solid flash fiction stories and several smaller micro-fiction pieces. One story, … Continue reading →

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Pulling Out

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Amanda Makepeace

What a mess May has been. I’m trying my best to hide my disappointment. Sometimes life happens. My mother has been severely ill on two occasions this month; which put a huge wrench in my writing time. Finishing the challenge … Continue reading →

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The Stand

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Amanda Makepeace

Today I returned to the characters from The Becoming. The Stand, no relation to the King novel, is 659 words. Here’s a bit from the opening: The dog’s howls were the first sign. Any minute Annara would hear the second–their … Continue reading →

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Other Worlds Pt. 4

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Amanda Makepeace

Billions of nanoids rose to the surface of Erin’s hand. Each one emitted an electrical hum. As the hum gained strength the tree began to glow and pulse.  A rectangular outline took shape around her hand. “The source.” “Did you … Continue reading →

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Other Worlds Pt. 3

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Amanda Makepeace

The rumble of Pragmir growls shifted the earth beneath Erin’s feet. She had managed to avoid these ferocious carnivores so far, but not today. “Erin. We can do this.” Darren’s plan was pure insanity, but she knew it might be … Continue reading →

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Other Worlds Pt. 2

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Amanda Makepeace

I’m still playing catch up after my weekend of FUN. Instead of posting them all together, I will publish them separately. Here’s a continuation of Other Worlds from last week. *** Fifteen minutes on Earth translated to one hour on … Continue reading →

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The Rabbits

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Amanda Makepeace

The Rabbits, 507 words (rough draft) The rabbits were back, digging with a fever around the garden fence. A film of crimson stained the fur around their eyes, nose and mouth.  The county would never be able to eradicate MRHD … Continue reading →

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Other Worlds

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Amanda Makepeace

Today’s story is a micro-fiction piece of 100 words. Last night I semi-randomly chose three words I wanted to feature in today’s story (tree, pills, leather). I also set a challenge of writing only 100 words, no more and no … Continue reading →

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Becoming

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Amanda Makepeace

Story #2 is complete! I wrote more flash fiction today (667 words). This story centers around characters from a novel I’ve been playing with for the last couple of years. I say playing because I haven’t committed myself to writing … Continue reading →

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The Messenger

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Amanda Makepeace

Story #1 is finished! I wrote 552 words for my flash fiction story, The Messenger. I love this story; which means I’m not going to post it. Sorry, folks! I will post a teaser from the opening though: Never trust … Continue reading →

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