Fiction Author & Artist
A favorite character from stories past will be stopping by the blog today. I’ve really missed him. When you write a story, you spend so much time with the characters. They are in your thoughts, they make their way into your daily routine and the part I miss about them the most, they cheer you… Continue reading Feeling Lucky
“May you have the courage to listen to the voice of desire that disturbs you when you have settled for something safe.”-John O’Donohue, To Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings Photo by Darlene Alderson on Pexels.com I am very thankful for life's gentle lessons, and I imagine you may be as well.… Continue reading Believe in Cookies
“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
CARLENE LOVE FLORES 