Tiny Truths (Creative Nonfiction Tweets)
The Twitter hashtag #CNFtweets, encouraged by Creative Nonfiction Magazine, is used to tell short, true stories. I’m compiling my contributions to the hashtag here. This page gets updated regularly. The bitterness of the coffee seemed to seep into his psyche, an uncertain mood turning solidly sour. He imagined those mugs emblazoned with “not until I’ve had my … Continue reading "Tiny Truths (Creative Nonfiction Tweets)"
Read MoreCreative Briefs #5: Four-Letter Words
Episode five of my workplace fiction serial for Mathys+Potestio addresses the team-wrecking results of team-building board games. Click the image to read. (art by Lyndsay Henn)
Read MoreCreative Briefs #4: The Fine Art of Oomph
Episode four of my workplace fiction serial for Mathys+Potestio chronicles Haley’s effort to explain that, no, using more explanation points does not make the offer more exciting. Click the image to read. (art by Lyndsay Henn)
Read MoreA Tiny Truth in Creative Nonfiction Magazine #66
The best part of seeing one of my #CNFTweets in Creative Nonfiction Magazine #66 is the stellar company I have there. It’s like stepping out of school and momentarily finding myself walking amidst a crowd of cool kids. This one was a TriMet moment. I remember her smile like I’m looking at a photo.
Read MoreCreative Briefs #3: Imposter
Episode three of my workplace fiction serial for Mathys+Potestio finds our hero, Haley, wondering about the thickness of the line between impostor syndrome and realistically recognizing her shortcomings. Click the image to read. (art by Lyndsay Henn)
Read MoreCreative Briefs #2: The Recurring Call
Episode two of Creative Briefs, my workplace fiction serial for Mathys+Potestio, chronicles the dread of attending a pointless meeting that you know will be pointless because you’ve had the same meeting many times. Click the image to read. (art by Lyndsay Henn)
Read MoreCreative Briefs #1: Bleak Outlook
The first episode of Creative Briefs, my new workplace fiction serial for Mathys+Potestio, finds our heroine Haley Nason wondering how a person can become a success when they don’t understand the concept of “Reply All.” Click the image to read. (art by Lyndsay Henn)
Read MoreThree Deep in the Vodka
I kind of had to take him out for a meal after I read that Buzzfeed article. It said I had to establish my own relationship with him so he wouldn’t think I was just trying to steal his dad. I don’t know if that’s how Jess sees me – I can’t remember what it’s … Continue reading "Three Deep in the Vodka"
Read MoreA Tiny Truth in Creative Nonfiction Magazine #65
Stoked to have another #CNFTweet published in the splendid Creative Nonfiction Magazine, this Tiny Truth capturing a moment at the Mock Crest Tavern in my neighborhood. It’s wonderful that a mag of this quality appreciates one of my tweets, but more so, to be in the company of so many lovely little stories. Is it … Continue reading "A Tiny Truth in Creative Nonfiction Magazine #65"
Read MoreA Tiny Truth in Creative Nonfiction Magazine #64
Stoked to have a #cnftweet in the Summer 2017 issue of Creative Nonfiction Magazine. Glad to be in such a gorgeous magazine, amid so many writers I enjoy. (This particular tweet inspired by a real encounter some 30-odd years ago.)
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