Author Archives: jeffbaker307

“Innovation” has released! (With my story!)

Posted on August 18, 2020 by jeffbaker307

My story “The Alchemical Arrangement,” (as by Skip Hanford) is one of the flash fiction stories in Queer SciFi’s latest anthology: “Innovation!” I’m in pretty good company, including David Gerrold! Enjoy! ——–Skip J. Hanford, August 18, 2020   IN-NO-VA-TION (Noun) … Continue reading →

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Seeing the Summer Triangle

Posted on August 16, 2020 by jeffbaker307

         Seeing the Summer Triangle by Jeff Baker Some things are constant regardless of what is going on here on Earth. The Summer skies put on their ancient show no matter what. This evening, around eight p.m. … Continue reading →

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Progress Report—and News! August 14, 2020 by Jeff Baker

Posted on August 14, 2020 by jeffbaker307

Wrote both the Friday Flash Fics story (which I had doped out in my head) and a poem which I sent off to The New Yorker!! And then, totally by accident, I found that I had one of my Queer … Continue reading →

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Pagoda Of Shadows; Enter At Your Own Risk! Friday Flash Fics by Jeff Baker. (August 14, 2020)

Posted on August 14, 2020 by jeffbaker307

     The Pagoda of Shadows By Jeff Baker     “The gods have condemned this place. The Spirits have fled. And you should too.” The old man cast a backward glance at the tall structure. Familiar, slanted roofs, dark windows, … Continue reading →

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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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