Fiction Author & Artist
“Life is not wonderful without surprise” “没有惊喜的生活并不精彩” ~Xiao Dejun That is one of my favorite quotes. There is something special about the unexpected. Of course, always hoping for the good kinds of surprises but acknowledging that even the tougher ones can bring (force) growth to our lives that might not have been possible otherwise. For… Continue reading A Surprisingly Easy Decision
Hello. Did you know there are many ways to feel a calling? For me, it is usually very gentle. Just a small, quiet and loving pull or push to share. When an idea or thought comes to me in this way, I find it easy to trust in and go with. It's the difference between… Continue reading A Small Offering
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)
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
A Very Short Story by Carlene Love Flores Photo by Adrien Olichon on Pexels.com I’m a dancer in an oil field. The one with the velvet couch. You’re always quiet when you come and watch. One day you stopped me in my tracks. You blinked and a tear fell. Because you refused to explain, I… Continue reading I Will Dance
"Lovers don't finally meet somewhere, they're in each other all along." ~Rumi Practicing self-love helps us in many ways. It is an essential starting point to our overall well-being. But, when it comes to encountering and wading through the heavy feeling of loneliness, we might feel ourselves needing more. When I read Rumi’s quote, I… Continue reading Love’s Role in Loneliness
CARLENE LOVE FLORES 