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Michelle

Apr 266 min read

Fiddler: A Short Story

Here's another of my stories that previously appeared on the Hagstone Publishing website. If you enjoy my short stories, you'll probably...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Michelle Simkins