Category Archives: Fiction

“Stuck With You” by ‘Nathan Burgoine. Reviewed by Jeff Baker, August 29, 2023.

Posted on September 2, 2023 by jeffbaker307

Stuck With You Review by Jeff Baker ‘Nathan Burgoine’s YA novel “Stuck With You” is the latest Hi/Lo from Lorimer Books’ “Real Love” imprint. A Hi/Lo being a “high interest, low reading complexity book” meant for young readers who do … Continue reading →

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Take “The Road Not Taken” for Friday Flash Fics by Mike Mayak (aka Jeff Baker.) September 1st, 2023.

Posted on September 2, 2023 by jeffbaker307

The Road Not Taken by Mike Mayak The two boys walked their bikes over to the shade of the big tree near the edge of the little town. “Wow!” Kelvin said. “How hot is it anyway?” “About 200 degrees, I … Continue reading →

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“On the Road” for Friday Flash Fics by Mike Mayak, August 25, 2023.

Posted on August 24, 2023 by jeffbaker307

On The Road by Mike Mayak “Hey, look!” Luke said pointing up past the awning there at the gas station. “A rainbow.” “Yeah!” Jackson said. “But it’s still raining.” “Big tough biker guys not afraid of a little rain are … Continue reading →

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New Story on RoMMantic Reads (Christmas in August?) Jeff Baker, August 18, 2023.

Posted on August 18, 2023 by jeffbaker307

My new story “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” is up on the RoMMantic Reads ‘zine! Thanks to Fiona Glass, and all my readers! https://rommanticreads.wordpress.com/2023/08/18/summer-flash-challenge-2-jeff-baker/comment-page-1/#comment-545

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Nothing Up My Sleeve! A “Coin Trick” for Friday Flash Fics from Jeff Baker, August 17, 2023.

Posted on August 17, 2023 by jeffbaker307

Coin Trick By Jeff Baker Hank Jones felt ridiculous. The robe was too long and the dark green just wasn’t him. Besides, he’d been a real wizard for over 400 years and he’d never needed to wear a robe with … Continue reading →

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Beware! Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Results! August 2023!

Posted on August 14, 2023 by jeffbaker307

Flash Fiction Draw Challenge August 2023; The Results! August 14th, 2023. Hi, again! Mike here, also known as “Jeff Baker.” The draws for the August 2023 FFDC were: A Science Fiction Story Set in a Cave Involving an Umbrella E. … Continue reading →

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“A Kiss on Venus.” August 2023 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Story by Mike Mayak (AKA Jeff Baker)

Posted on August 12, 2023 by jeffbaker307

A Kiss on Venus by Mike Mayak AUTHORS NOTE: The draws for the August 2023 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge were A Science Fiction story, set in a cave, involving an umbrella. Here’s what I came up with. —-mike We went … Continue reading →

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“Wind and Wheat.” Friday Flash Fics for August 11, 2023, from Mike Mayak (a.k.a. Jeff Baker)

Posted on August 11, 2023 by jeffbaker307

Wind and Wheat by Mike Mayak I went custom cutting during the hot summer of 1980 when I was nineteen years old. Growing up in Millington, Kansas we were always around farm country even if you live in town. My … Continue reading →

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“Going Commando.” Raw Fiction From Jeff Baker for Friday Flash Fics. August 4th, 2023.

Posted on August 4, 2023 by jeffbaker307

Going Commando by Jeff Baker “Cannonball!” Scott yelled, jumping into the pool. “Not so loud!” Chad said. “The neighbors are asleep.” “Oh yeah. Sorry!” Scott said. “Oh, wow! Will you look at the stars! There’s the Summer Triangle, right overhead!” … Continue reading →

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“Stand Ready to Smite” With Rainbow Snippets from Jeff Baker. July 29, 2023.

Posted on July 29, 2023 by jeffbaker307

Every week we post six lines of a story of ours, a work-in-progress or from someone else’s work we recommend that has LGBT characters on Rainbow Snippets here https://www.facebook.com/groups/963484217054974 I’m going to add this introduction from when I posted my … Continue reading →

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