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Swords And Roads And Clay (Sorcery Too!) Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Results for September 2026. Presented By Mike Mayak.

Posted on September 14, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Hi, I’m Mike, AKA Jeff Baker. The draws for the September 2026 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge were: A Sword-And-Sorcery Story Involving Modeling Clay Set at An Abandoned Highway Here’s mine, written as “Jeff Baker”: How Gruffudd yn Aur Walked A … Continue reading →

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“Drive-Thru Magic,” a Podcast. Review by Jeff Baker. (September 14, 2026.)

Posted on September 14, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Drive-Thru Magic a Podcast reviewed by Jeff Baker “Welcome, Brave Kinght, to Joust Joint. How may we sate thy hunger on this noble quest?” —regular drive-through script at Joust Joint. A heads-up out there to everyone who enjoys audio drama … Continue reading →

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25 Years After 9/10. From Jeff Baker. (September 10, 2026.)

Posted on September 10, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Photo by Ashton L. Tharp Remembering 9/10 by Jeff Baker (September 10, 2026) Some of the things that happened 25 years ago have slipped through the cracks. Here’s some of the ones I remember. For about a week, the terrorist … Continue reading →

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Gruffudd yn Aur On The Road. Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Story for September 2026.

Posted on September 10, 2026 by jeffbaker307

How Gruffudd yn Aur Walked A Road No Man Dared Tread by Jeff Baker The Chronicles relate many adventures of the bold knight Gruffudd yn Aur in the early days of his journey North from Camelot. It was when he … Continue reading →

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Friday Flash Fics: Ride Around On Some New Wheels. (As by Mike Mayak.) September 10, 2026.

Posted on September 10, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Kenny Blasco’s Wheels by Mike Mayak “Okay, get in!” Kenny shouted over the roar of the truck engine. “Where’d you get this thing?” Alex said, gawking at the flames painted on the side and the blue lights illuminating the underside … Continue reading →

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Playing With Clay. And Swords! Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Draws for Monday September 7th, 2026.

Posted on September 7, 2026 by jeffbaker307

First, here’s the prompts for the September 2026 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge, then my usual long-winded explanation: A Sword-And-Sorcery Story Involving Modeling Clay Set at An Abandoned Highway Now, on to the details. Hi! I’m Mike Mayak, I also write … Continue reading →

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Destiny Calls. “Caballero Andante.” Friday Flash Fics as by Mike Mayak. For September 4, 2026.

Posted on September 4, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Caballero Andante By Mike Mayak The Kansas Summer wind was hot, as a Kansas Summer wind should be and the huge wind turbines on the small ridge turned slowly, each in the same direction as if they had been trained … Continue reading →

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“Pillow Talk.” Friday Flash Fics from Mike Mayak, August 28, 2026.

Posted on August 28, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Pillow Talk by Mike Mayak “Hey…I just thought of something.” Nick said. “What?” Curtis said. “Would you fall in love with me if I walked into your life right now?” Curtis moved his head so his nose wasn’t buried in … Continue reading →

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Two Men, A Boat and Friday Flash Fics! From Mike Mayak. (August 21, 2026)

Posted on August 21, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Two Men In A Boat by Mike Mayak The sun was warm (but not too warm) and the boat was upstream past the bend in the river. Distant banks with trees on either side made the two men feel like … Continue reading →

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July/August 2026 Reading Report from Jeff Baker. (August 20, 2026)

Posted on August 20, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Reading Report July/August 2026 It’s H.P. Lovecraft’s birthday, but I didn’t read any Lovecraft. Oh well… NOTE: See the “Rocket Summer” entry for more on July’s reading. Read another Hi-Lo from Lorimer’s “Real Love” YA series. “Not Not Normal” by … Continue reading →

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