| General Flash Fiction posted September 18, 2024 |
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a very short story
A Visit with Harper
by RodG
My Favorite Poet/Writer # 2 Contest Winner
At midnight, I was still working in my study on a literature lesson
for my sophomores. A cool Fall breeze blew through my open
window. I rose from my chair to close it.
"Hello," a voice said behind me.
I turned and gasped. "Harper Lee! But you're--"
"Dead, yes, but I still make promotional appearances," she laughed. "I'm pleased you recognized me."
"Why wouldn't I? Your picture is on the cover of my all-time favorite book, To Kill a Mockingbird." A hardback copy lay facedown on my desk.
"I'm visiting because you're a would-be writer. Tell me about that book you're secretly writing." She pointed at a desk drawer and smiled. "It isn't about prejudice and courage, I hope."
I shook my head. "I'm not a copy-cat. But it is about teenagers having problems growing up and life-lessons learned."
"Like it's a sin to kill a mockingbird."
"Well, I haven't come up with a theme that memorable, but a few ideas are burbling. Do you have any advice for me?"
She stared out the window a moment. ""Write to please an audience of one: Yourself. And write! Don't just think about it."
And my dream abruptly ended.
At midnight, I was still working in my study on a literature lesson
for my sophomores. A cool Fall breeze blew through my open
window. I rose from my chair to close it.
"Hello," a voice said behind me.
I turned and gasped. "Harper Lee! But you're--"
"Dead, yes, but I still make promotional appearances," she laughed. "I'm pleased you recognized me."
"Why wouldn't I? Your picture is on the cover of my all-time favorite book, To Kill a Mockingbird." A hardback copy lay facedown on my desk.
"I'm visiting because you're a would-be writer. Tell me about that book you're secretly writing." She pointed at a desk drawer and smiled. "It isn't about prejudice and courage, I hope."
for my sophomores. A cool Fall breeze blew through my open
window. I rose from my chair to close it.
"Hello," a voice said behind me.
I turned and gasped. "Harper Lee! But you're--"
"Dead, yes, but I still make promotional appearances," she laughed. "I'm pleased you recognized me."
"Why wouldn't I? Your picture is on the cover of my all-time favorite book, To Kill a Mockingbird." A hardback copy lay facedown on my desk.
"I'm visiting because you're a would-be writer. Tell me about that book you're secretly writing." She pointed at a desk drawer and smiled. "It isn't about prejudice and courage, I hope."
I shook my head. "I'm not a copy-cat. But it is about teenagers having problems growing up and life-lessons learned."
"Like it's a sin to kill a mockingbird."
"Well, I haven't come up with a theme that memorable, but a few ideas are burbling. Do you have any advice for me?"
She stared out the window a moment. ""Write to please an audience of one: Yourself. And write! Don't just think about it."
And my dream abruptly ended.
"Like it's a sin to kill a mockingbird."
"Well, I haven't come up with a theme that memorable, but a few ideas are burbling. Do you have any advice for me?"
She stared out the window a moment. ""Write to please an audience of one: Yourself. And write! Don't just think about it."
And my dream abruptly ended.
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Writing Prompt You are visited by your favorite poet or writer, who is alive or dead. Write about your conversation with the poet. Include their reason for visiting and one or two questions you asked, and their response to those questions. Word count: 150 to 200 words .Title and Author's notes not included. Identify your favorite poet/writer in the Author's notes. |
My Favorite Poet/Writer # 2 Contest Winner |
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