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Horror, a Bakery and a Spoon; August’s Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Story

Posted on August 10, 2020 by jeffbaker307

    AUTHOR’S NOTE: The prompts drawn (thanks, Cait Gordon!) for the August Flash Fiction Draw Challenge were a horror story, set in a bakery involving a spoon. I’ve been in food service, so I’m familiar with the setting. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Progress Report; Early a.m., August 10, 2020 by Jeff Baker.

Posted on August 10, 2020 by jeffbaker307

Finished writing the Monthly Flash Fiction Draw Challenge story and did some more work on the Queer Sci-Fi column for August; both due this week. That’s all for now!

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Progress Report for August 6/7, 2020 by Jeff Baker

Posted on August 8, 2020 by jeffbaker307

Managed to whip up the Friday Flash Fiction story in time to post, and also worked on the new Monthly Flash Fiction Draw Challenge for August, due next week (a horror story, involving a spoon set in a bakery.) Also … Continue reading →

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I’ll Fly Away with Friday Flash Fics, August 7, 2020 by Jeff Baker.

Posted on August 7, 2020 by jeffbaker307

I’ll Fly Away By Jeff Baker   Eddie slapped the side of the plane, making the wing vibrate. “Hit it!” Eddie yelled. “On it, I mean Roger!” Manny said. “Flaps up!” Eddie yelled. “Flaps up!” Manny said. “Wheels off! “Eddie … Continue reading →

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Progress Report from Jeff Baker, August 1st, 2020.

Posted on August 3, 2020 by jeffbaker307

Been taking it easy, nursing indigestion for a few days and all I’ve written is the beginning of the Queer Sci Fi column for the month. August, including some early birthdays I have to remember, snuck up on me. Been … Continue reading →

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McGuffin’s Goal; Friday Flash Fics for July 31, 2020 by Jeff Baker.

Posted on July 31, 2020 by jeffbaker307

McGuffin’s Goal By Jeff Baker   It was late afternoon in the club and somehow the talk had become nostalgic and had therefore turned to football. Delmar and Aubrey-Smith were recounting their (largely exaggerated) days of glory on the pitch … Continue reading →

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I Get Interviewed!!!

Posted on July 26, 2020 by jeffbaker307

I forgot to post here from a week ago (after posting it everywhere else! 🙂 ) The Two Gay Geeks, Keith Lane and Ben Ragunton, interviewed me a few months ago for their regular podcast and we had a grand … Continue reading →

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At Long Last! A Progress Report from Jeff Baker! July 26, 2020.

Posted on July 26, 2020 by jeffbaker307

Okay! Last couple of weeks I’ve been largely lazy, avoiding working on the mystery story i was going to have finished “over the weekend” about a month ago. I finished the first draft tonight, and while it looks like a … Continue reading →

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The Infernal Machine; Friday Flash Fics by Jeff Baker, July 24, 2020.

Posted on July 24, 2020 by jeffbaker307

The Infernal Machine By Jeff Baker     July 25, 2376 To: Oblivion Co. Head Office From: Riley Arbuthnot R.E.: Capuchin Asteroid.   Dear Mr. Baden-Baden: Made it to the Capuchin Asteroid and it is HUGE! Artificial atmosphere just like … Continue reading →

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Opening Day, 2020.

Posted on July 23, 2020 by jeffbaker307

By Jeff Baker July 23, 2020   Imagine the scene: Black-and-white, midsummer, evening. A large, American ballpark. Empty seats with cardboard cutouts filling the stands. Camera zip-pans to SERLING, standing in front of the closed hot dog stand. SERLING: “Opening … Continue reading →

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