Friday
Robert Swartwood created the term hint fiction: a story of 25 words or fewer that suggests a larger, more complex story. He talks about it at Flash Fiction Chronicles. And there's more talk about it here.
That Wasn't What She Said At All
I thought she'd said of the sky, "Azure." So I said of the sun, "Lemon Spark."
"That seals it." She tossed the ring. "I'm sure."
For further reading, check out FlashFiction.Net's suggested readings of flash fiction and prose poetry collections, anthologies, and craft books, by clicking here.
From Michelle
June 4, 2010 at 2:20 pm
I love this. I always love the idea of something simple with larger implications.
From Randall Brown
June 6, 2010 at 9:55 pm
Thanks, Michelle. It’s a cool idea Robert’s come up with.
From Gay Degani
June 4, 2010 at 7:40 pm
LOL! Love this bit.
From Randall Brown
June 6, 2010 at 9:56 pm
Thanks, Gay.
From JJ
June 16, 2010 at 1:01 pm
LOL! Zinger, Ms Stuart!