• Cherish

    Cherish

    A thirteen syllable poem
    from 2 reviews.
    Commentary and Philosophy  Poetry

  • The Color of My World

    The Color of My World

    My understanding about race
    from 21 reviews.
    Commentary and Philosophy  Non-Fiction

  • Insanity or What?

    Insanity or What?

    Trying to get into the airport is not easy, sometimes!
    from 3 reviews.
    Humor  Non-Fiction


FanStory wrote to Shirley McLain: Code Green finished third in the contest "200 Word Story"
    karenina: I remember the headlines of stolen babies and babies switched at birth! Thank goodness most nurseries are like Fort Knox now!

    Congrats and Happy Valentine's Day! -


FanStory wrote to Shirley McLain: Remembering the Joy finished first in the contest "Acrostic Poem"
    karenina: Congratulations on the tie for first place!

    This was a very sad and profound acrostic... -
    Shirley McLain: Thanks to everyone who voted. I appreciate the support to my writing. Everyone did a great job. Shirley -


FanStory wrote to Shirley McLain: A Fun Trip with Sugar finished third in the contest "A Fun Trip"


FanStory wrote to Shirley McLain: I Lost My Son! finished third in the contest "A Harrowing Experience"


Shirley McLain: I'm so frustrated I could scream and chew nails at the same time. I had chapter 30 finished, ready to post today 5/8/22. It disappeared even with auto backup. If anyone has any ideas on how to find this exceptional work :) let me know. By next week, I'll have found it or rewrote the chapter. Shirley
    TDLRasmar: did you check the recycle bin? It's a place to start. Funny, how your name attracted me to click on your profile. I was thinking you might be the movie star. I had my fingers crossed. -
    TDLRasmar: Ahh, I also see your post was 2 months ago? All I can say is it sucks getting old. -


FanStory wrote to Shirley McLain: Grandfather Mountain finished third in the contest "Acrostic Poem"


FanStory wrote to Shirley McLain: Resentment Through the Years finished first in the contest "True Story"
    Sandra Stoner-Mitchell: I loved this story and I'm not surprised you won, Shirley. Huge congratulations!!! Sandra xxxx Client.CBS_cw5n1h2txyewy!InputApp/HappyForYouCongratsGIF%20(2).gif -


FanStory wrote to Shirley McLain: Toilet Paper and Tea Strainers finished first in the contest "Make Us Smile"


FanStory wrote to Shirley McLain: Disciples and Belief finished second in the contest "Lent 2022, Week 2"


FanStory wrote to Shirley McLain: Orbitus and Bugsy Malone finished first in the contest "A Fistful Of... Genre"


FanStory wrote to Shirley McLain: Vicksburg finished third in the contest "Supernatural True Story"


FanStory wrote to Shirley McLain: God's Accord finished third in the contest "30 Word Spiritual Fiction"


FanStory wrote to Shirley McLain: War finished third in the contest "2-4-2"


FanStory wrote to Shirley McLain: You're Not Here! finished first in the contest "Sing A Song Of...."


FanStory wrote to Shirley McLain: Angel on the Backroad finished second in the contest "Angels Amongst Us"


FanStory wrote to Shirley McLain: Wintertime finished third in the contest "Acrostic Contest"


Shirley McLain: I can't believe this is the first of December. This year went by in a flash. I am leaving in the morning for a few days for NC to visit family. I will miss all my reading and FS friends. See you in a few. Shirley


FanStory wrote to Shirley McLain: Mountain Home finished first in the contest "Sense of Place Short Story"


FanStory wrote to Shirley McLain: Seasonal Satisfaction finished third in the contest "Tetractys Contest"


FanStory wrote to Shirley McLain: The Basement finished third in the contest "Storm Approaches"


FanStory wrote to Shirley McLain: Goodbye finished third in the contest "Ode To Winter"


FanStory wrote to Shirley McLain: The Walk Home finished third in the contest "100 Word Horror"
    Shirley McLain: Thank you for the votes for my story. It's always fun for me to write these limited word challenges. Thank you again. Shirley -


FanStory wrote to Shirley McLain: The Blarney Stone finished second in the contest "Irish Whimsy"


FanStory wrote to Shirley McLain: Head Shave! finished third in the contest "dialogue only using 2020"


FanStory wrote to Shirley McLain: The Cross finished third in the contest "8 Words"


FanStory wrote to Shirley McLain: Fartlek finished third in the contest "Obscure Word 7-9-7"


FanStory wrote to Shirley McLain: The Prisoner finished second in the contest "The Prisoner "


Shirley McLain: I have been gone for awhile and I have to say I have missed this site. I've seen a few old faces and a lot of new ones. I've posted Chapter one of my latest book writing attempt. It's a YA fiction called Thomas Gommel Learns About Abuse. I look forward to reading and reviewing some writings. Have a blessed day.
    Linda Engel: glad you have come back. Enjoy getting to know some of the new people, too. -
    bizzygirl: I made an edit, thanks to you for the suggestion, to The Spirit of and The Letter of. It was a very good point. I hope I clarified that SPAG is good , IF YOU CAN. YOU are so right not everyone is comfortable with that. THANK YOU FOR HONEST COMMETNT! -
    thonnigford09: I'm back, Shirley. Are you still on fanstory?
    Theresa -
    Tedd Turton: Hi Shirley, Thanks for being a Fan. Its my pleasure. Best Wishes, Tedd Turton -


Shirley McLain: Hello everyone, I wanted to wish each of you a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous, New Year and to let you know how much I have come to appreciate my FB friends. You have been a blessing to me.
    jjstar: Happy New Year to you, as well! -


Shirley McLain: I am going to North Carolina in the morning and will not have a computer for almost two weeks. I will be going into withdrawal. So if you miss me, don't worry. As Arnold said, "I'll be back."


Shirley McLain: The revised version of The Tower is back on Amazon.


Shirley McLain: Hello all, I have been busy editing and doing other family things so I am way behind on my reading. I am trying to pick a cover for my Christian poetry book. Would you help me choose. Please vote in poll #3. I have 24 hours. http://99designs.com/print-design/vote-jj63gv


Shirley McLain: Hello friends,I'm in the process of redoing my web page and I am looking for contributors for a short story, flash fiction and poetry section. If you're intested send them to shirley_mlain@yahoo.com. I only ask they stay in good taste. I am planning on chnging the stories and poems weekly and I will let you know when yours will be featured.


Shirley McLain: Well I'm now once again an Okie. Don't have all my furniture but I'm making it. Wonderful being so close to my daughter and grandkids.


Shirley McLain: Hello my FS friends. I am going to be absent for a few days. I am moving back to Oklahoma to be closer to family. I'm in the process of editing Dobyns Chronicles and the rewrite of "The Tower."

Just wanted to let you now what is happing. Life is keeping me busy right now. Have a great day.


Shirley McLain: To my FS friends, I have revised "The Tower" and I am in the process of picking a new cover. Would you please take the time and go to http://99designs.com/other-design-tasks/vote-4p0njz and vote for the cover you like best out of the three.


Shirley McLain: I got my second all time best. I have to say it feels good, but it wouldn't have happend if not for you. Thanks.
    Bicpen: Does that include me... -
    Carole Rosa: Congratulations for winning the contest Fire. I thought it was great so I voted for you. Carole -
    Joannforsberg: Congratulations on the win in the contest. Was a great story... -


Shirley McLain: I would like to wish all of my FS friend's who celbrate Thanksgiving, a happy and safe day. It is a day to enjoy our families and remember all of the blessing we have.


Shirley McLain: I'm home from vacation. I had a wonderful time but i was ready to sleep in my own bed. I did manage to do a few reviews and keep up with my reading. This is a hard place to stay away from.
    R. K. Alan: Welcome back... I hope your vacation was a delight. -
    Sefiros: You read my stuff; it's only fair I read yours. -
    Halfree: OK, get back to work,,I will read your next chapter shortly -
    Shirley McLain: OK, I'm clebrating this morning, I got my first all time best. I know it's a small thing but it feels good. -
    BadEducation: Well done on winning the contest I knew you had a great chance. The work was wonderful -
    Carole Rosa: Okiegal, Congratulations on your win for the Letter. Mine was one of your votes. Great job. Carole -


Shirley McLain: Good Morning my friends. I wanted to let everyone know I am off to NC on vacation for the next 2.5 weeks. I plan on keeping up with my reading but i will not be doing any reviews. I will post again after I get back home. Have a good couple of weeks.