Monthly Archives: August 2021

Progress Report for August 28, 2021 by Jeff Baker

First off, updating what I posted the other day over the last two days I’ve worked on two mysteries and made a little headway on both! A contrast to the 90s where I would start one story, then start another, … Continue reading

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Mystery! A Progress Report Addenda by Jeff Baker (August 27, 2021)

I’ll get to the regular Progress Report in a day or so, but I’m posting this to be public about my new policy. I’ve been lazy about the writing. I have a story I ought to finish for a submissions … Continue reading

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Quintus Takes On “The Mystery of the Roman Fountain.” Intrigue in Ancient Rome for Friday Flash Fics (August 27, 2021) by Jeff Baker.

Mystery of the Roman Fountain by Jeff Baker (A Quintus Mystery) “Quintus! Look at this.” My master Cato’s voice echoed through the empty halls of the old villa we had come across on an overgrown road outside of one of … Continue reading

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The Events at the Cathedral of St. Dion On the Prairie. Friday Flash Fics by Jeff Baker for August 20th, 2021.

The Events at the Cathedral of Saint Dion-On-The-Prairie By Jeff Baker People traveling down what locals just call The Old Highway, located between Kingman and Millington in Western Kansas, will take note of a structure that is at times mistaken … Continue reading

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Progress Report for August 2021 (so far) from Jeff Baker, August 17, 2021.

Had a nice flurry of activity over the last two and a half weeks, writing-wise. First off, I wrote three of the regular Friday Flash Fiction stories (including one for next Friday) and one extra: The original story I wrote … Continue reading

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Jeff Baker Bibliography (Updated) August 15, 2021.

My latest story “Summer Skies” (as by “Mike Mayak”) is in the July/August edition of the zine “Invoking Chaos: Summer Sun” from Puppycat Press. As good a time as any to update my author bibliography! Bibliography for Jeff Baker As … Continue reading

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How Now Sarcophilus? Encounter the Devil (Not That One) for Friday Flash Fics by Jeff Baker. August 13, 2021.

How Now Sarcophilus? Jeff Baker “Okay, there it is,” Scott said. “In it’s native habitat. The legendary Tasma…” “Can’t call it that!” Eddie said. “Wait, we’re on live and you’re telling me when we’re doing a special on the Tasma…” … Continue reading

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“A Girdle Round the Earth” by Jeff Baker. Friday Flash Fics for August 5, 2021.

A Girdle ‘Round the Earth in Forty Minutes by Jeff Baker “Hey, Skip! You pushing?” “No, I’m making coffee,” came the voice from behind the car. “We’re out.” “Wha?” Truman Mackelhany said between grunts as he pushed the ancient car … Continue reading

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Cursed! Flash Fiction Draw Challenge for August 2021, by Jeff Baker.

Cursed! By Jeff Baker AUTHOR’S NOTE: The prompts for this month’s Flash Fiction Draw Challenge were Historical Fiction, set in a marsh involving a necklace and/or pendant. I avoided the temptation to call this “My Favorite Marshman.” —-jeff “You fool, … Continue reading

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