Fiction Author & Artist
Outside the broken window, the ocean was loud, while the cows kept quiet. Their peaceful black and white shadows graced the hillside cliff, balancing out the crashing below. Inside the broken window, the snug room was quiet, the loudest sound being the popping of the candle’s wick. The shadows of the two people inside flickered… Continue reading Lace and Charcoal
Hello there, I have something to share with you today. Did you know I am also an artist? It’s true! I’ve been drawing for almost as long as I’ve been thinking up stories. And after several years of loving and supporting other creators on Etsy, this year I decided to open my own shop. It’s… Continue reading My Art Shop Is Up and Running: Love By Carlene
Psst, yes you, fishy friend. Lean in a little closer because I have a secret to share. I recently overheard something extraordinary being discussed by King Neptune and his court. It turns out every mermaid has one magical scale located somewhere on her tail giving her the ability to walk on land and live in… Continue reading How A Mermaid Discovered Her Super Power
Welcome to a new segment on my blog called “Human Moments”. These short tales are a blend of reality and imagination. I hope you find them interesting and enjoyable in a way. As always, thank you for your time in stopping by today and reading. Human Moments: “Kanye Westwood” I’m sitting in a café in… Continue reading Human Moments: Kanye Westwood
My photo of beautiful Oahu. June 2023. Here in Southern California, the May-Gray and June-Gloom skies have slowly started to make their way out and in their place, we are starting to have sunny days. Which is why I wanted to pop in today with a friendly reminder about being safe with your skin. If… Continue reading love your summer skin: and keep it safe
“A jaded young woman sets out on an intense road trip home to deal with her past when she is asked to allow a relative stranger to tag along.” Sidewalk Flower, a novel by Carlene Love Flores. That was the elevator pitch I came up with over a decade ago for my first ever book.… Continue reading The Case for the newbie writer (in all of us)
CARLENE LOVE FLORES 