Monthly Archives: July 2018

Happy Birthday Don Marquis! July 29, 2018.

Posted on July 29, 2018 by jeffbaker307

NOTE: I had completely forgotten the date and I had also forgotten to turn off my word processor. The latter was a happy accident, as I found this when I woke up from my nap. I present it verbatim as … Continue reading →

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Lost in Translation for Friday Flash Fics 7/27/18, by Jeff Baker.

Posted on July 26, 2018 by jeffbaker307

                        Eye Before Eeee, Except After Si                                                 By Jeff Baker               Okay, this is how it went down.             I was supposed to meet the representative from … Continue reading →

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Submissions Stuff (July 24, 2018) by Jeff Baker

Posted on July 24, 2018 by jeffbaker307

Here’s an Update:  Finished work on “Something In The Dark” a couple of days ago. Proofread it (glad I did, the oven in the story is working on page two but they hadn’t hooked the gas up on page seven!) … Continue reading →

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Looking Back Almost Sixty Years (appropriately, considering the date!) by Jeff Baker, for Friday Flash Fics, July 20th, 2018.

Posted on July 20, 2018 by jeffbaker307

Ars Pro Multis By Jeff Baker   We were browsing through my old Senior Yearbook after dinner, when Artie pointed to the picture. “Hey! I recognize him! That’s Jerryl Donnelo, isn’t it?” “Well, yes,” I said. “But back in 1958, … Continue reading →

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More Progress (Okay, some progress!)

Posted on July 19, 2018 by jeffbaker307

Work on the two main projects is plodding along—at least I am doing a little each day. The Jamesian ghost story is up to nearly 2000 words, they want 2000 to 5000, and I have to have enough for it … Continue reading →

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I Really Gotta Be Out of My Mind Dept. by Jeff Baker (July 15, 2018)

Posted on July 15, 2018 by jeffbaker307

As I’m currently between jobs, looking for a job and have time I’m writing something for a submissions call that I just found out about. The deadline is right before the end of the month. Juuuuuuust about two weeks for … Continue reading →

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Something Spooky for Friday the Thirteenth; Friday Flash Fics by Jeff Baker, July 13, 2018.

Posted on July 12, 2018 by jeffbaker307

                                                                                … Continue reading →

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Sometimes We Do It For Fun—-July 11, 2018

Posted on July 11, 2018 by jeffbaker307

Sometimes writers do it for money. They go where the market is. professionals and working writers and we wannabes. But sometimes we do it for fun. Case in point: I’ve been wrapping up my evening’s writing by writing a line … Continue reading →

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July’s Flash Fiction Draw Challenge from Jeff Baker, July 9, 2018.

Posted on July 8, 2018 by jeffbaker307

The Missing Disc Mystery By Jeff Baker     “Take this down,” Detective McNulty said.” “Yessir,” young officer, Cowell said, pulling out a metal box from the back of the squad car. “Tracked suspect through Benford, Missouri. Lost his trail … Continue reading →

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Mystery in Missouri by Jeff Baker for Friday Flash Fics. July 6, 2018.

Posted on July 5, 2018 by jeffbaker307

  Like a Thief in the Night By Jeff Baker Note: For purposes of this story, imagine the guy in the picture wearing something a lot less modern and urban. —–j.s.baker   The business at the bank had the whole … Continue reading →

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