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How Do You Birthday During A Pandemic? – Original Essay

M D Flyn Posted on December 18, 2020 by M D FlynDecember 18, 2020
How Do You Birthday During A Pandemic?

*This piece is my second publication, originally in Penning the Pandemic: An Anthology of Creative Writing from the Beginning of the COVID Era. Many thanks to the Monadnock Writers’ Group for including me with such wonderful pieces. I have a unique relationship with my fourth child. She is too much … Continue reading →

Graphic: I hope you make mistakes

M D Flyn Posted on December 15, 2020 by M D FlynApril 18, 2020
I hope you make mistakes

For me the new year is a time for exploring new things, not so much dwelling on what has gone wrong thus far, but what new things I can muck up fabulously. Preferably with glitter. “I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are … Continue reading →

Penning the Pandemic Anthology

M D Flyn Posted on November 30, 2020 by M D FlynNovember 30, 2020
Penning the Pandemic

Penning the Pandemic This international anthology of memoir, poetry, drama and short stories captures the impression of writers in the early period of the COVID pandemic. Creative writing applied to the sudden global crisis of 2020 shares the shock, the agony, the courage, and the resilience of humanity in extraordinary … Continue reading →

Free Stories from the 2020 Hugo Awards Nominees

M D Flyn Posted on April 13, 2020 by M D FlynApril 18, 2020
Free Stories from the Hugo Award Nominees

2020 Hugo Awards Nominees Here are the nominations you can read free from the 2020 Hugo Award Nominees for Best Novelette and Best Short Story: The Archronology of Love by Caroline M Yoachim – Lightspeed Magazine For He Can Creep by Siobhan Carroll – Tor.com Blood Is Another Word for … Continue reading →

Graphic: Hopepunk Quote – Free Graphic, Wallpaper, Printable

M D Flyn Posted on June 11, 2019 by M D FlynApril 18, 2020
Hopepunk Quote Graphic

“Hopepunk says that genuinely and sincerely caring about something, anything, requires bravery and strength. Hopepunk isn’t ever about submission or acceptance: It’s about standing up and fighting for what you believe in. It’s about standing up for other people. It’s about DEMANDING a better, kinder world, and truly believing that … Continue reading →

Livetweet Viewing of Tank Girl

M D Flyn Posted on May 31, 2019 by M D FlynApril 18, 2020
Livetweet Viewing of Tank Girl

Tank Girl is a scifi comedy from 1995, based on the graphic novel. “A girl is among the few survivors of a dystopian Earth. Riding a war tank, she fights against the tyranny of a mega-corporation that dominates the remaining potable water supply of the planet.” Thread by @mdflynwriter: “Imma … Continue reading →

The Sweet, Sharp Bits In-Between – Original Short Story

M D Flyn Posted on February 9, 2019 by M D FlynApril 18, 2020
Sweet Sharp Bits In Between

*This piece is my first publication, originally in The Mud Chronicles anthology. Many thanks to the Monadnock Writers’ Group for including me with such wonderful pieces. Nori gathered interesting people as so many pearls, valued for their own merits. I was one such pearl in her long strand of friends, … Continue reading →

Graphic: Resist Much. Obey little.

M D Flyn Posted on October 1, 2018 by M D FlynApril 17, 2020
Resist much. Obey little.

I’m feeling this graphic enough to post on the site as well as social. “Resist much. Obey little.” Walt Whitman *Feel free to share. A credit and link back to MDFlyn.com is appreciated, but not required. Just pass a kindness on. Please do not modify these images without permission.

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Young Writer’s Survival Kit Goodie Bag

M D Flyn Posted on July 27, 2018 by M D FlynJuly 27, 2018
Young Writer's Survival Kit Goodie Bag

I will be a panelist for a youth writing workshop soon. I am very excited about this. I have created a goodie bag for the workshop, a Young Writer’s Survival Kit. I wanted to give them something to take home. And I wanted to give them chocolate. Because of course. … Continue reading →

Gingerbread Lullaby – Original Flash Fiction

M D Flyn Posted on February 5, 2018 by M D FlynFebruary 5, 2018
Gingerbread Lullaby original flash fiction by M D Flyn

Marta watched as the child approached the cabin, waiting. Her anger swelled as the young girl grew nearer. Here was one more opportunity. They would all pay. Every child in the village would burn.   Lisel crept up the steps, shaking from the chill and tired. Her dress dirty, the … Continue reading →

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