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

Posted on August 20, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Showing my Montreal Metros pin… Progress Report July/August 2026 Actually finished the first draft of a fantasy/erotica/adventure novella I’d been working on since April 2026! Needs a lot more work but the first draft is largely done. 19,695 words. Will … Continue reading →

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They’re Still My Favorite Martians #3: “Wall-To-Wall-Flower.” Reviewed and Analyzed by Jeff Baker. (August 16, 2026)

Posted on August 16, 2026 by jeffbaker307

They’re Still My Favorite Martians #3; Wall to Wall Flower Reviewed and Analyzed by Jeff Baker The animated “My Favorite Martians” which ran on CBS on Saturday Mornings from 1973 through 1975 was almost spiritual kin to Filmation’s earlier Archie … Continue reading →

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“Scheduled.” Yes, This Is Kind Of Off-Schedule. Friday Flash Fics from Jeff Baker. (August 14, 2026)

Posted on August 14, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Scheduled by Jeff Baker “Oh, wow Granddad!” Dave said as he walked in the door. “The house is all lit up, I can see the tree through the window, clouds in the sky with stars just waiting for Santa Claus … Continue reading →

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Mysterious Cats In Water. Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Stories for August 2026 by E. H. Timms and Jeff Baker. Presented by Mike Mayak. (August 10, 2026)

Posted on August 10, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Hi, I’m Mike, AKA Jeff Baker. The draws for the August 2026 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge were: A Whodunnit Set At The Bottom Of the Ocean Involving A Cat E. H. Timms wrote: “Observations” https://thinkingthinking123.blogspot.com/2026/08/flash-fic-challenge-observations.html And I (as Jeff Baker) … Continue reading →

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“The Cat Who Slept With the Fishes.” Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Story for August from Jeff Baker. (August 9, 2026)

Posted on August 9, 2026 by jeffbaker307

AUTHOR’S NOTE: The Draws for the August 2026 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge were: A Whodunnit, set at the Bottom Of the Ocean involving a Cat. Perfect case for my hardboiled cat-detective Manx Hoffman. —-jeff The Cat Who Slept With the … Continue reading →

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“…Out With Lanterns…” Friday Flash Fics from Jeff Baker. (August 7, 2026.)

Posted on August 7, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Out With Lanterns by Jeff Baker The woods were so dark they could barely see the stars above them through the trees. They heard the hoot of an owl and then there was a funny trilling in the air. “That’s … Continue reading →

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“Not Not Normal” by Peter E. Fenton. Reviewed by Jeff Baker. (August 4th, 2026.)

Posted on August 4, 2026 by jeffbaker307

“Not Not Normal” by Peter E. Fenton Reviewed by Jeff Baker Peter E. Fenton’s YA novel “Not Not Normal” features relationships, bullying, loss and self-doubt with realistically drawn characters and situations. Oh yeah, and books. Lots of books. “Not Not … Continue reading →

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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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