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Whodunnits! The Ocean Bottom! And A,,,Cat?!?! Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Draws for August 2026. (August 3, 2026)

Posted on August 3, 2026 by jeffbaker307

First, here’s the prompts for the August 2026 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge, then my usual long-winded explanation: A Whodunnit Involving A Cat Set at The Bottom Of the Ocean Now, on to the details. Hi! I’m Mike Mayak, I also … Continue reading →

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Rocket Summer 2026! A Reading Report Extra, from Jeff Baker. Blast-off! (July 31, 2026)

Posted on August 1, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Rocket Summer 2026 a Reading Report Extra from Jeff Baker The cover depicts “Git Along” by De Camp. The lizard on top is wearing a cowboy hat… “Rocket Summer” is being done by a lot of Book Tubers on You … Continue reading →

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Look Out! “Lying In Wait,” Friday Flash Fics from Jeff Baker. (July 31, 2026)

Posted on July 31, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Lying In Wait by Jeff Baker He could just see over the top if he stuck his head up a little. He was blended perfectly with the background. His tail twitched. He was patient, his tail wasn’t. He kept looking … Continue reading →

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Drink “At The Red Harvest Inn,” In The Company Of Pirates! Friday Flash Fics as by Mike Mayak. (July 24, 2026.)

Posted on July 24, 2026 by jeffbaker307

At the Red Harvest Inn by Mike Mayak Ever afterward, barrels sitting outside a building would make him think of pirates. Not that the name “Red Harvest Inn” didn’t speak of dark doings, but despite his youth, he was only … Continue reading →

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Progress Report, June/July 2026 from Jeff Baker. (July 20, 2026.)

Posted on July 20, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Totally floored! I read over a story I’d started in 1999, “A Dinner At Megacles” and realized I only needed to do one descriptive scene in the middle and the first draft would be finished! Now, I just have to … Continue reading →

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Reading Report; June/July 2026 from Jeff Baker. Of River City and Flying Graveyards (July 20, 2026.)

Posted on July 20, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Just under the wire for Julian Hawthorne’s June 22nd birthday I read a chapter in his novella “Kildhurm’s Oak,” which I left off reading a while back. I need to get back into reading him. Read the monthly offerings by … Continue reading →

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They’re Still My Favorite Martians #2; “Life-Style.” Analyzed By Jeff Baker. (July 18, 2026.)

Posted on July 19, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Yes, a few episodes were released on VHS. They’re Still My Favorite Martians: Life-Style Reviewed and analyzed by Jeff Baker Continuing our look at episodes of the 1973 animated Filmation kids show “My Favorite Martians,” a version of the original … Continue reading →

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Post Horn Serenade. Friday Flash Fics from Jeff Baker (July 17, 2026)

Posted on July 17, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Post Horn Serenade by Jeff Baker “I can’t believe it’ still there!” Chet said. “I can’t believe they closed it up!” Willie said. The two sixty-somethings were standing in the glass-enclosed hallway at the front of the old shopping center. … Continue reading →

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Coooooool Stories! Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Results for July 2026!

Posted on July 13, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Hi, I’m Mike, AKA Jeff Baker. The draws for the July 2026 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge were: A Comedy Involving A Book Of Stamps Set in A Walk-In-Freezer E. H. Timms wrote: “In Pursuit Of Being Cool” https://thinkingthinking123.blogspot.com/2026/07/flash-fic-challenge-in-pursuit-of-being.html And I … Continue reading →

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“And the Dish Ran Away With the Spoon.” Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Story by Jeff Baker, for July 2026. (July 11, 2026.)

Posted on July 11, 2026 by jeffbaker307

And the Dish Ran Away With the Spoon by Jeff Baker AUTHOR’S NOTE: The draws for the July 2026 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge were: A Comedy, set in a Walk-In-Freezer, involving a Book Of Stamps. I pulled these private eye … Continue reading →

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