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Michelle
Apr 30, 20238 min read
Bealtaine on the Square: A Short Story
Today I have a little Bealtaine-inspired story for you! I hope you enjoy it. Lisa buys a latte from the coffee shop by the square when...
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Michelle
Mar 5, 20234 min read
Journey: A Short Story
Here's another story of mine that disappeared along with Hagstone Publishing. I hope you enjoy it! Descending thirteen stone steps, you...
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Michelle
Dec 4, 20225 min read
Shelby Sees: a Short Story
December is here, and this very strange year is almost over. This story appeared on the Hagstone Publishing website a few years back....
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Michelle
Dec 1, 20221 min read
Announcing Briar, Coming in January 2023
It may be a little cliché to say it, but I don’t care: Winter is the best season for stories, preferably told or read by lamp or candle...
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Michelle
Nov 25, 20223 min read
Writing About Plants: Bloom Times
A common mistake many authors make when writing about plants has to do with when they bloom. I've seen Queen Anne's lace described as an...
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Michelle
Nov 6, 20224 min read
Visitation: A Short Story
November is settling in nicely, and I have another story for you. This story appeared on the Hagstone Publishing website a few years...
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Michelle
Oct 28, 20223 min read
Five Tips for Writing Compelling Short Stories
Writing a short story seems like it should be simple, but it's an art many writers struggle with. I know some writers who can stare down...
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Michelle
Oct 15, 20224 min read
Five Tips on Writing About Plants
If this post looks familiar, it should! It appeared on the Hagstone Publishing website a few years ago in a slightly different form. Many...
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Michelle
Oct 2, 202210 min read
Mother Storm: A Short Story
Happy October! Welcome to the best month of the year. Today I have a little story for you. This story first appeared on the Hagstone...
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Michelle
May 29, 20211 min read
A Prayer for Inspiration
The Polytheist Devotional Arts Challenge begins Tuesday, and I know many of us are feeling a bit overwhelmed, or unprepared, or are...
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Michelle
Oct 8, 20204 min read
Ghost: A Short Story
I wrote the following story in 2011 for a writing project on a blog that has since been taken down. I made a few revisions and decided to...
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Michelle Simkins
polytheist . writer . maker . witch
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