“Writer’s Block,” my short story featuring a struggling writer, her lovable dog, and a pair of charismatic characters they meet during their travels is now posted on Stories Space along with its sequel, “Lost and Found.” I hope you enjoy them!
https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/general/writers-block.aspx
https://www.storiesspace.com/stories/general/lost-and-found.aspx
My tribute to Alan W. Jankowski (DirtyMartini), fittingly posted here on the site where we became friends.
http://www.storiesspace.com/stories/poetry/for-a-friend-ill-never-meet.aspx
My reflections on the current administration... If you don't like it one way, just read in reverse:
http://www.storiesspace.com/stories/musings/its-gonna-be-great.aspx
http://www.storiesspace.com/stories/musings/there-was-a-crooked-man.aspx
If, like me, you're tired of hearing that we have to "give him a chance" — or if you're the one saying it — check out my new musing for a rundown of the chances he's already been given and how he wasted them by lying again and again. It's the first time I included source citations in a poem. Here are two of the most eye-opening:
• https://www.thestar.com/news/world/uselection/2016/11/04/donald-trump-the-unauthorized-database-of-false-things.html
• http://www.politifact.com/personalities/donald-trump/statements/byruling/pants-fire/
Not feeling the love for National Novel Writing Month, the annual November 50K-word writing frenzy? Here are some other options
http://www.storiesspace.com/stories/humor/17-alternatives-to-nanowrimo.aspx
Need some new moves? The Trump School of Dance can help. Stop by today!
http://www.storiesspace.com/stories/musings/trump-school-of-dance.aspx
http://www.storiesspace.com/stories/musings/i-do-not-like-the-orange-man.aspx
Please check out my new work, a humorous take on the U.S. presidential race told in the style of "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss. Even if you don't agree with the sentiment, I hope you can appreciate the writing.
A mother and daughter attend college orientation in "On Her Own," my new flash fiction piece.
http://www.storiesspace.com/stories/flash-fiction/on-her-own.aspx
My contest entry is now posted. For a unique (but relevant) take on the solstice theme, please take a few minutes and give 'Fade to Black' a read. Thank you!
http://www.storiesspace.com/stories/flash-fiction/fade-to-black.aspx
My newest offering, an exploration in flash fiction of an all-too-common occurrence...
http://www.storiesspace.com/stories/flash-fiction/every-little-thing.aspx
If you've ever used social media, you'll recognize what prompted my micro fiction story "This. Changes. Everything." If you haven't, read on to learn more:
http://www.storiesspace.com/stories/micro-fiction/this-changes-everything.aspx
My new flash fiction piece, "Straight or Left," moved Mr. Rascal to proclaim me "kinda creepy..." Check out what could have made him say that here: http://www.storiesspace.com/stories/flash-fiction/straight-or-left.aspx
I'd be much obliged if everyone who sees this update would take a minute to check out my latest flash fiction offering, The Virtue of Patience, about a driver who seems to be sorely lacking the same. And thank you to those who've already read it. 
http://www.storiesspace.com/stories/flash-fiction/the-virtue-of-patience.aspx
Having just completed the long overdue but incredibly time-consuming task of rearranging all my stories and updating the links so they flow smoothly from one to the next, I am ready for a nap.
I have a new piece up, my first foray into the Plays category, and it's been given an RR.
http://www.storiesspace.com/stories/plays/gracies-collection.aspx
Oh dear ... my powers of observation are sorely lacking. I haven't looked at my own profile page for ages, and didn't see all the lovely messages people had left for me. I hope you don't think me rude for not replying sooner. 
Thank you to everyone who brightened my page. 
Oops, I forgot to promo my new poem here. It's a little something that all creative folks can relate to, I think...
http://www.storiesspace.com/stories/poetry/a-writers-lament.aspx
I've posted a new story in the Critique Forum. Please contact Sherzahd to request access.
http://www.storiesspace.com/forum/yaf_topics26_ActionCrimeDrama.aspx
There is no way I can even pretend to play it cool about this news. I've been on Cloud Nine all afternoon...I'm a little light-headed and short of breath up here, but it's totally worth it! LOL
My short story "Writer's Block" is now free on Amazon — and currently sitting pretty at No. 21 among free contemporary short stories! Grab a copy today and see what all the fuss is about. 
http://www.amazon.com/Writers-Block-M-P-Witwer-ebook/dp/B00FXEAJCM/
(Yeah, I know it's only a 'best seller' among free books — quite the oxymoron there — but I'm ignoring that pesky little fact for the time being.)
Update: It's down to No. 25, but I'm not complaining.
Well, well, well! It appears I got myself a new badge...and trust me, this is the only time the word 'socialite' has been used to refer to me.
http://www.storiesspace.com/badges/socialite.aspx
Wow, how time flies...I've been a member here for three years!
I just completed the first rearranging of my stories in months. It feels good to have things back in a semblance of order. 
I have another micro-fiction piece posted. "The Assignment" is my personal favorite.
http://www.storiesspace.com/stories/micro-fiction/the-assignment.aspx
We're going to need an ark if this keeps up much longer.
Time is winding down in the weekly Indies Unlimited flash fiction contest poll, so race on over there like a stampeding jackalope and vote! (Umm, please...)
(The shovelhead ravens, jackalopes, Bigfoot, zombie-herding gypsymoths, killer unicorns and centaur thank you for keeping Maggie Rascal in mind when you do.)
The poll closes at 5 p.m. PDT on Thursday, May 23. TODAY!
http://www.indiesunlimited.com/2013/05/22/flash-fiction-vote-5/
A riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma... +
http://www.storiesspace.com/stories/micro-fiction/no-big-deal.aspx
(+ A line first used in 1939 by Winston Churchill to describe Russia, but it fits my newest micro offering as well.)
New micro is up. Best read aloud in one breath, in the manner of a preteen girl.
http://www.storiesspace.com/stories/micro-fiction/breathless.aspx
Velcro. The answer is Velcro. Why didn't I see that sooner?
Hmmm, it seems I lost a badge — Autobiographer, I think, even though I haven't removed anything from my profile. 