Category Archives: E. H. Timms

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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Horror MAYhem, Shadracks and Chimps! May/June 2025 Reading Report From Jeff Baker. June 20, 2025.

Posted on June 20, 2025 by jeffbaker307

Reading Report. May/June 2025 Continuing Horror MAYhem a bit longer, I read “The Summer People” by Shirley Jackson (1950) The beginning reminded me of Nesbit’s “Man-Sized In Marble,” but Jackson’s story takes the very normal and turns it progressively darker. … Continue reading →

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Dance With Pride for the Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Results for June 2025! (June 16, 2025)

Posted on June 16, 2025 by jeffbaker307

Hi! I’m Mike, A.K.A. Jeff Baker. The draws for the June 2025 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge were: A Science Fiction Story Set in A Convenience Store Involving a Circus Poster E. H. Timms wrote: “Dancing With Pride.” https://thinkingthinking123.blogspot.com/2025/06/flash-fic-challenge-dancing-with-pride.html And I … Continue reading →

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Reading Report: April/May 2025 from Jeff Baker. With Some Horror MAYhem! (May 20, 2025)

Posted on May 20, 2025 by jeffbaker307

Reading Report: April/May 2025 I’ve found this period I did more reading away from the house: at the laundromat and at the repair shop. Twice. (Low tires.) Read Robert W. Chambers’ story “The Tomb of Samaris.” (Actually several chapters in … Continue reading →

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