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“Goblins In the Steeple” by Mike Mayak. Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Story for October, 2026. (October 7, 2026.)

Posted on October 7, 2026 by jeffbaker307

FFDC Goblins In the Steeple by Mike Mayak (October 4, 2026) We were barreling down the back roads, dirt flying from the wheels, me trying to navigate sharp turns without us going into a ditch. On the seat beside me, … Continue reading →

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“Search For The Lost.” J. Scott Coatsworth and Kim Fielding’s New Book Is Out!!! (October 7, 2026)

Posted on October 7, 2026 by jeffbaker307

J. Scott Cotsworth and Kim Fielding’s new novel “Search For the Lost” is out!!! It’s a sequel to last year’s fun “Office Of the Lost.” It picks up where…but I’ll let Scott and Kim tell it! —-jeff SOMETIMES ORDER BECOMES … Continue reading →

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Thriller! Steeple! And An Old Comic Book! Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Draws For October 2026 From Mike Mayak. (October 5, 2026)

Posted on October 5, 2026 by jeffbaker307

First, here’s the prompts for the October 2026 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge, then my usual long-winded explanation: A Thriller Involving A Vintage Comic Book Set at A Church Steeple Now, on to the details. Hi! I’m Mike Mayak, I also … Continue reading →

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“Through Darkest Suburbia With Gun And Camera,” Part Two! Friday Flash Fics from Jeff Baker. (October 2, 2026)

Posted on October 2, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Mom! The Tree Ate My Homework! by Jeff Baker AUTHOR’S NOTE: “Hacking-Cough” is pronounced “Hocking-Cogg.” Lord Hacking-Cough and Clive crouched behind the neatly-trimmed hedge. “There it is,” His Lordship said pointing. “Good Lord, M’Lord!” Clive breathed. What a monster!” “A … Continue reading →

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Adventure! Danger! A Trek Through Darkest Suburbia! Friday Flash Fics from Jeff Baker. (September 25, 2026)

Posted on September 25, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Through Darkest Suburbia With Gun And Camera Part One by Jeff Baker Lord Alistair Hacking-Cough stared at the assortment of weapons. His face was grim as he perused the rifles, blowguns and even a bazooka leaning against the wall in … Continue reading →

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Here’s the August/September Progress Report from Jeff Baker. (September 20, 2026)

Posted on September 20, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Statue of Archimedes who is in one of these stories. (Yeah, the stuff behind him gives him a sort of “My Favorite Martian” vibe!) Finished (and sent off!) a faux-Arabian Nights Novella I plotted out around 2012 (and may have … Continue reading →

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Reading Report August/September 2026 from Jeff Baker. “Bond…Nelson Bond…” and Others! (September 20, 2026.)

Posted on September 20, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Just before bedtime one night I stumbled across an audiobook of Nelson S. Bond’s stories about “Horse-Sense Hank.” Hank is an illiterate turnip farmer who is a inuitive scientific genius. Show Hank part of something and he’ll figure the rest … Continue reading →

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Mark McCormick Speaks At Left On Read Books. (September 19, 2026.)

Posted on September 19, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Author Mark McCormick speaking at Left On Read by Jeff Baker (September 19, 2026) Writer and columnist Mark McCormick spoke at Left On Read Bookstore in Wichita, KS Saturday September 19, 2026. Speaking to an appreciative standing-room only crowd, McCormick … Continue reading →

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Visit the Food Garden Court for Friday Flash Fics From Jeff Baker. But Watch Out For The Elves! (September 18, 2026)

Posted on September 18, 2026 by jeffbaker307

What To Say When the Elves Show Up (A Food Garden Court Story) by Jeff Baker The Mall was in an uproar. Well, almost. Skid and T’amec weren’t too worried. Their jobs at the Food Garden Court (“Slinging meat and … Continue reading →

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Two Short Plays at Newman University by the Schwartz Brothers. (Jeff Baker, September 17, 2026)

Posted on September 17, 2026 by jeffbaker307

L to R: Ethan Mowery and Steven Brown in Austin Schwartz’s “Chekhov.” Reviewed by Jeff Baker Newman University in Wichita presented two short plays written and directed by Alumni: Brenden Schwartz and his twin brother Austin Schwartz, under the umbrella … Continue reading →

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