How does a writer turn into a novelist? More than desire, hard work, years of developing skill, networking, and persistence? Yes, more, for we need inspiration. An idea. Mine came in the form of paper bags, totes, and boxes full of vintage photos, letters, and receipts from my father's family. They threw little away. Self-named … Continue reading Those Resilient Muldoons (Novel Series)
This was my third published short story by Inspire Press included in their Inspire Love compilation. Sometimes, love is expressed by a person in ways others don't understand or appreciate. Actions which come out of Ella's love create self comfort, but pain for someone dear to her. Click here for her love story. EV_Ella'sHeart
Meaghan O'Meara's Prayer Bowl, is my first short story, and published in 2015, by Inspire Press in the Forgiveness compilation. You can find the book on Amazon. While I cringe at my beginner's lack of skills, I'm grateful to my critique group for making it publishable, and for their patience and belief in me as a writer.Dearest … Continue reading Meghan O’Meara’s Bowl
What would you do, if you unexpectedly witnessed an alarming spectacle? What if a shoe moved on its own volition? Would you tell someone, or believe it was your imagination? Read this true story to discover remarkable events. Click link below for the full story, and enjoy! EV_Soles
Unexpected Grace, tells the story of two friends, in 1982, who travel together across the Sinai Peninsula going to Cairo, Egypt. The friends were told by other travelers how much to pay for taxis, lodging, and expenses. When they haggle, a dangerous confrontation occurs. How will they handle it? With unexpected grace. click this link … Continue reading Unexpected Grace Short Story
Have you heard of Murphy's law? It's a saying like "when it rains, it pours." This story covers my fiancé's surgery in 2016, three months before our wedding, when my mom lived with me, and I sold my home. These major events are stressful one at a time, but I was overwhelmed with three. God … Continue reading Don’t Bypass Joy, My Love
A very short story I wrote in single syllables required by the submissions guidelines for Short andSweet Goes Fourth, available at Grace Publishing. One warm day, in Spring, two friends and mothers of pre-school children go to a local park and expect a lazy, and enjoyable day. One mother, Beth, has persistent chills, before they encountered … Continue reading Chills
1982 set in London's Heathrow Airport. A young woman traveling overseas leaves her friends in Scotland to return to the United States. When she arrives at Heathrow to purchase a stand-by ticket, she discovers the price has increased, and she doesn't have enough money. She is stranded. What can she do? strandedinspire-5Download
My first very short story published by Grace Publishing in 2017. The editor's challenge for acceptance into Grace's Short and Sweet, Too compilation, was the requirement for all stories to be under 300 words, and restricted to single syllables. I finally learned how to write much tighter! Hoping you enjoy this story. swordoftruth-3Download
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E.V. Sparrow 