Category Archives: E. H. Timms

Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Results For December 15, 2025…

Posted on December 15, 2025 by jeffbaker307

Hi! I’m Mike, A.K.A. Jeff Baker. The draws for the December 2025 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge were: A Romance Set in a Library Involving a Clown Costume E. H. Timms wrote: “Being Earnest.” https://thinkingthinking123.blogspot.com/2025/12/flash-fic-challenge-being-earnest.html And I wrote: “The Masque Of … Continue reading →

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Reading Report. October/November 2025 from Jeff Baker. November 20, 2025.

Posted on November 20, 2025 by jeffbaker307

Read “Crossing the Border” by Barry N. Malzberg in his collection “Collecting Myself.” Story written for the Resnick anthology “Men Writing Science Fiction as Women.” More from both books as this report progresses. Also from the Malzberg book read “Gotterdamerung” … Continue reading →

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What Can You Do With A Moldy Wig? Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Results for November 2025. (November 10, 2025)

Posted on November 10, 2025 by jeffbaker307

Hi! I’m Mike, A.K.A. Jeff Baker. The draws for the November 2025 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge were: A Cyberpunk Story Set on a Trolley Involving a Moldy Wig (For the record, I made out this list and I had to … Continue reading →

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Reading Report September/October 2025. The Papers of the University Of Cosmopoli and a Ghost Table. From Jeff Baker

Posted on October 20, 2025 by jeffbaker307

Reading Report, September/October 2025 I’ve wanted to read the University Of Cosmopoli Papers by Christopher Blayre (pen-name of Edward Heron-Allen, 1861-1943) since I stumbled across a couple of the stories a year ago. Cast as the papers of faculty and … Continue reading →

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Pink Tires And Fun at the Gym! Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Results For October 2025! (October 13, 2025)

Posted on October 12, 2025 by jeffbaker307

Hi! I’m Mike, A.K.A. Jeff Baker. The draws for the October 2025 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge were: A Comedy Set on a Space Station Involving a Spare Tire E. H. Timms wrote: “Pink Tires” https://thinkingthinking123.blogspot.com/2025/10/flash-fic-challenge-pink-tires.html And I wrote: “Mister Domenikos’ … Continue reading →

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Reading Report, August/September 2025 from Jeff Baker

Posted on September 21, 2025 by jeffbaker307

Image courtesy of J. Scott Coatsworth Read Joe R. Lansdale’s “The Shadows In the Rock,” in the anthology “Scaring and Daring.” A fine homage to Mark Twain and Huckleberry Finn. The dialogue is perfect. (“You listen right smart, that river … Continue reading →

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Mystery And Mayhem at the Stadium! Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Stories For September 2025!

Posted on September 15, 2025 by jeffbaker307

September 15, 2025 Hi! I’m Mike, A.K.A. Jeff Baker. The draws for the September 2025 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge were: A Mystery Set at An Olympic Stadium Involving a A Crystal Ball E. H. Timms wrote: “Having A Ball.” https://thinkingthinking123.blogspot.com/2025/09/flash-fic-challenge-flames-of-young-love.html … Continue reading →

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Reading Report for July/August 2025. Ancient Rome (again) and Myriad Horrors and Wonders.

Posted on August 22, 2025 by jeffbaker307

Reading Report July/August 2025 Of course I read the monthly offerings by E. H. Timms and J. Scott Coatsworth, as well as the weekly stories Kaje Harper posts. She has wrapped up a serial which I wrote about in an … Continue reading →

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Shoes And Jelly. Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Results For August 2025…

Posted on August 11, 2025 by jeffbaker307

Hi! I’m Mike, A.K.A. Jeff Baker. The draws for the August 2025 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge were: A Fairy Tale Set in The Empire State Building Involving a A Bowl Full Of Jelly E. H. Timms wrote: “Having A Ball.” … Continue reading →

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“Come Play With Me.” Horrors for the July 2025 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Results. (July 14, 2025.) Posted by Mike Mayak.

Posted on July 14, 2025 by jeffbaker307

Hi! I’m Mike, A.K.A. Jeff Baker. The draws for the July 2025 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge were: A Horror Story Set in A Pool Hall Involving a Rusted Knife E. H. Timms has given us a fine and memorable poem: … Continue reading →

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