Category: writing

Interview with Writer John Ervin (Twitter Short Story)

Matthew Toffolo: What gave you the idea to write this very short story? John Ervin: I wanted to bring attention to a screenplay I wrote, also entitled “The Look of Hate”, inspired by two friends from the 1990’s who pursued self-destructive life choice involving guns, porn and right-wing politics. 2) How many stories/screenplays have you… Continue reading Interview with Writer John Ervin (Twitter Short Story)

Interview with Writer Craig Faustus Buck (Twitter Short Story)

Matthew Toffolo: What gave you the idea to write this very short story? Craig Faustus Buck: I saw a flash fiction challenge to write a 50-word story. I’m a sucker for writing challenges, especially short ones I can finish in one sitting. It’s a great way to procrastinate from working on my next novel (a… Continue reading Interview with Writer Craig Faustus Buck (Twitter Short Story)

Interview with Writer M. L. St. Sure (Twitter Short Story)

Matthew Toffolo: What gave you the idea to write this very short story? My father was in WW II. When he died he left me his journals. 2) How many stories/screenplays have you written? One. 3) What movie have you watched the most times in your life? Casablanca 4) What’s your favorite thing about twitter?… Continue reading Interview with Writer M. L. St. Sure (Twitter Short Story)

Interview with Writer Ann G. Avery (Twitter Short Story)

Matthew Toffolo: What gave you the idea to write this very short story? Ann G. Avery: My story is based on a work-in-progress screenplay that I started in my screenwriting class last year. I am in the process of re-writing it and haven’t yet decided whether it ought to be short or full-length. 2) How… Continue reading Interview with Writer Ann G. Avery (Twitter Short Story)

Interview with Writer Angela Meredith (Twitter Short Story)

Matthew Toffolo: What gave you the idea to write this very short story? Angela Meredith: It was written on impulse after writing cryptocurrency articles. I think perhaps you might have to have some insight into crypto culture to understand the depth of the story. The language is quite technical. It’s also hugely ironic. Sorry, iconic.… Continue reading Interview with Writer Angela Meredith (Twitter Short Story)

Interview with Writer Andrea Merchak (Twitter Short Story)

Matthew Toffolo: What gave you the idea to write this very short story? Andrea Merchak: My current neighbors. The one upstairs is always moving things around and the ones across the street, who in fact play music at deafening volume. Then I just added the spooky element. 2) How many stories/screenplays have you written? I… Continue reading Interview with Writer Andrea Merchak (Twitter Short Story)

Interview with Writer Joni Holderman (Twitter Short Story)

Matthew Toffolo: What gave you the idea to write this very short story? Joni Holderman: There was no idea! This is a shorter version of a story I created as a freewriting exercise in a fiction writing class. The freewriting prompt was “I remember.” It was the weirdest writing experience of my life. Usually I… Continue reading Interview with Writer Joni Holderman (Twitter Short Story)

Interview with Writer Kai Strand (Twitter Short Story)

Matthew Toffolo: What gave you the idea to write this very short story? Kai Strand: You did! I saw a challenge tweet and had to see if I could write a story in so few characters. It was so much fun, I’m considering making this a habit. 2) How many stories/screenplays have you written? I’ve… Continue reading Interview with Writer Kai Strand (Twitter Short Story)

Interview with Writer A.R. Braun (Twitter Short Story)

Matthew Toffolo: What gave you the idea to write this very short story? A.R. Braun: When I was in grade school, my best friend and I used to do brain freezes, saying, “What was here before God created the universe? Nothing. But there’s got to be something!” Seriously, kids are smart. Lately, it’s been screwing… Continue reading Interview with Writer A.R. Braun (Twitter Short Story)

Interview with Writer Neil Plakcy (Twitter Short Story)

Matthew Toffolo: gave you the idea to write this very short story? Neil Plakcy: My first golden retriever, Samwise, who inspired my golden retriever mystery series, was always getting into trouble, nosing around and eating stuff he shouldn’t. Seeing that stuff come out the front or the back was always gross. 2) How many stories/screenplays… Continue reading Interview with Writer Neil Plakcy (Twitter Short Story)