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2:27 PM Saturday, April 24, 2010

Mental

I don't know why the neighbors look at me that way.  It's not my fault the naughty, little gnomes taunt me. They must be stopped!

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 As I have grown very fond of Flash Fiction, I have discovered a new (or at least new to me) phenomenon called Hint Fiction. 

I like it...I like it a lot. :)

Definition of Hint Fiction (in my own words):  Fiction told remarkably fast (about 25 words or less) with a hint at a larger story within the title.  

For a longer definition by someone who knows much more about it then I do, go here. 

Of course, I felt the need to try out this new toy of sorts. Hope you enjoyed my first attempt at hint fiction with this story, "Mental."

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Posted in Flash Fiction, hint fiction, Short stories, writing by Julie Beddoes |

3 comments:

1. Hi Julie, I think your Hint Fiction story is great! Are you aware of the contest that Robert Swartwood (the author who coined the term, Hint Fiction) is holding? You should give it a try! Here's my blog post explaining it, with links: http://www.womenofmystery.net/2010/04/hint-fiction-contest.htmlI have a story in the upcoming HINT FICTION: AN ANTHOLOGY OF STORIES TOLD IN 25 WORDS OR FEWER this November. Good luck!

   

   Kathleen A. Ryan April 24, 2010 at 7:56 PM

2. I am aware and very excited! I submitted two this morning. Check the bottom of his post for Jules Carey. I submitted both this and another story called "Honeymoon's Over."Thanks for the tip. I look forward to checking out your blog.

   

   Julie April 25, 2010 at 10:02 AM

3. Hi Julie, Your stories are terrific! I'm glad you entered. I'm still working on my two...Thanks for checking out The Women of Mystery blog.

   

   Kathleen A. Ryan April 25, 2010 at 10:17 AM