by Andrew J. Savage | Oct 10, 2018 | 50 words, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Steemit, writing
The cult leader reached the fields where her people toiled. They bowed as she approached. “Family, our sacred book will now be replaced by…” Mother Rhapsody held up a triangle and struck a pure note. “This.” As one the followers tore the...
by Andrew J. Savage | Oct 6, 2018 | 50 words, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Steemit, writing
Grandpa’s eyes fluttered closed, face now still like a shrunken wax facsimile. I touched Dad’s shoulder. “He’s gone. Let’s go.” He smiled, lips tight with hidden grief. “I need a few moments.” I swallowed. “I...
by Andrew J. Savage | Oct 6, 2018 | article, writing
In my last post on this topic ( Part1) we covered some of the basics of story openings or hooks. Going back to my opening line from The Mask of White and Red: Ilsa’s first memory was of fire. Something is clearly wrong when someone’s first memory is of fire. There’s...
