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The Bright Silver Saucer in the Meadow. Flash Fiction Draw Challenge story for November, 2021, by Jeff Baker. (November 12, 2021.)

Posted on November 12, 2021 by jeffbaker307

The Bright Silver Saucer in the Meadow by Jeff Baker Being married to the Grand Sorceress has some advantages. Most of the time. The family complains, says I should live in a palace or at least a mansion. But we … Continue reading →

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A Royal Message for Friday Flash Fics by Jeff Baker. November 11, 2021.

Posted on November 12, 2021 by jeffbaker307

Royal Message by Jeff Baker Polly ran, ran, ran for her life. The feudal barons of Domainia were this close to being in rebellion, let alone all-out war. Only the information she carried in the hands of Her Majesty could … Continue reading →

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Latest Book! (A Reprint This Time!) November 7, 2021

Posted on November 7, 2021 by jeffbaker307

(Photo by Darryl Thompson) Got the copies of the anthology “Swamp Life” reprinting my (as “Mike Mayak”) story “Summer Skies.” I look happy! It can be ordered from Puppycat Press. https://puppycatpress.com/

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Rainbow Snippets Goes To Ferrer City: Jeff Baker, November 6, 2021.

Posted on November 6, 2021 by jeffbaker307

I’ve joined the Rainbow Snippets group https://www.facebook.com/groups/RainbowSnippets where we post six lines of our fiction on the weekend. This one is from a story I just sent off. I’ve used the setting on the Moon “Ferrer City” in a few … Continue reading →

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“Tick, Tick, Tick…” Running out of Time for Friday Flash Fics by Jeff Baker. (November 5, 2021)

Posted on November 5, 2021 by jeffbaker307

Running out of Time by Jeff Baker Roy stood there in the near dark listening to the ticking. Which way? Which way? He could hear his breathing, feel his tensed muscles and hear the relentless soft ticking. He still had … Continue reading →

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Sleuth Sayers Spreads the Word! Jeff Baker, November 3, 2021.

Posted on November 3, 2021 by jeffbaker307

Sleuth Sayers has done me the kindness of asking me to write a column for them about my recent story about Solar Pons, the local publicity I received for it and the background of Pons and his creator, August Derleth. … Continue reading →

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A Long-Delayed Progress Report, Covering Sept/Oct. 2021. (November 3rd, 2021, by Jeff Baker)

Posted on November 3, 2021 by jeffbaker307

I haven’t posted a regular one of these since mid-September, although I did post a couple of the live blogging things. So, here’s a catch-up post. Since September 15th I’ve written several Friday Flash Fiction stories (including two for Halloween.) … Continue reading →

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Avram Davidson Universe; a Unique Podcast (Because Davidson Was Unique!) By Jeff Baker, November 3, 2021.

Posted on November 3, 2021 by jeffbaker307

Avram Davidson was, unique. And that’s a cliche in his case! Fortunately, there is a podcast (operated by his godson, Seth Davis) called “Avram Davidson Universe” where this award-winning writer of fantasy, science fiction and mystery (and winner of multiple … Continue reading →

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“Mysteries Men Can Only Guess At.” An Encounter for Halloween Night. Friday Flash Fics for October 29, 2021, by Jeff Baker

Posted on October 29, 2021 by jeffbaker307

Mysteries Men Can Only Guess At by Jeff Baker The Moon was rising and the three black-garbed women at the table sipped their drinks. “I’ll tell you, Maila,” Cassie said. “I don’t know how you put up with him for … Continue reading →

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Another Progress Report Supplement, from Jeff Baker (October 27, 2021)

Posted on October 27, 2021 by jeffbaker307

Day Two; Around 11:09 pm CDT (I Know What You’re Thinking) Magnum P.I. playing on TV again and I am deep into writing this story and live blogging about it. (Same as yesterday/this morning.) Been at it about forty-five minutes … Continue reading →

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