Books, Love, Writing

Someone For Everyone (A work in progress by Carlene Love Flores)

Today I'd like to share from one of my current works in progress. I feel something very special from this project. Let me know what you think in the comments. Thank you for reading this excerpt. Someone For Everyone by Carlene Love Flores                “Recycling is important, people. Remember that.”                Chatter filled the air… Continue reading Someone For Everyone (A work in progress by Carlene Love Flores)

Books, Love

Never: a short story from The Misplaced Mermaids

Today I wanted to share a favorite short story from my collection called The Misplaced Mermaids. I hope you enjoy it! NEVER by Carlene Love Flores “Hold on to something now. Get your sea legs set.”             I obeyed my grandpa.             He still waited until I made eye contact with him, the signal that… Continue reading Never: a short story from The Misplaced Mermaids

Books, Writing

Welcome Author Guru Kerri carpenter!

Happy August, everyone! Did you know that August is National Read A Romance Novel month? I learned this myself this week! The Romance genre is a wonderful thing to celebrate. To do so in a very special way, I invited one of my dearest friends to tell us about her newest endeavor in the writing… Continue reading Welcome Author Guru Kerri carpenter!

Books, Flash Fiction

How A Mermaid Discovered Her Super Power

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

Books, Love

The Case for the newbie writer (in all of us)

“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)

Books

The Misplaced Mermaids Are Ready To Be Yours!

Hello there and Happy Lunar New Year! First things first, I hope 2022 is either off to a great start, or that you are on your way there. I hope that whatever it is that helps you in this endeavor shows up and finds you. I send my love and support. Next, I invite you… Continue reading The Misplaced Mermaids Are Ready To Be Yours!