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Good morning from Austin, Texas!

I'm a 30-something book lover and aspiring writer. I'm currently focusing on short stories and flash fiction in order to improve my craft. Eventually I'd like to write a book. I write magical realism, suspense, and a sort of sci-fi-realism blend (I've been calling it surrealism in my head). I've had two flash fiction stories posted on online magazines, and I'm just trying to figure this out as I go!

The other main thing about me is that I'm very introverted. I'm hoping that joining an online writing community will help me get out there and learn and communicate with other writers.

I also love to jog, see movies, eat good food, and drink semi-good-but-affordable wine. My husband is trying to teach me to cook but mostly I just want to read while he cooks...

Thank you for reading and I hope I can make a good contribution to the forum!
 

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Welcome, bookmarky! I enjoy the short stories and flash-fiction also. Do you blog? If so, I can direct you to many excellent flash-fiction prompts and bloggers. If not... get yourself a blog, so that I may direct you to many excellent flash-fiction prompts and bloggers. ;)

Hope to see you around. We do have a small flash-fiction forum here, as well as a more active Short Stories board!
 

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:welcome:

Sci Fi - Realism blend sounds interesting. Communication online is easy. Here, it is asynchronous (forum and private message relays).

You found a great community!
 

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Welcome there. I'm new too. I've been hiding for a long time, I think it's time I was found. LOL Glad you're here.
 

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Hi, new person from Austin.

I started out writing short stories and even made a graduate dissertation from an anthology of 'em. I never wanted to write novels until I did. Now, I'm working on the second novel.

While awaiting fame and fortune from bestsellers and movie rights, I'm keeping my day job as an independent editor of both short stories and novels for others.

:welcome:, Bookmarky!
 

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