The Tomato-Elevator and Other Weird Stuff

One year ago today, my shortest and weirdest horror story was published at MicroHorror. Though I can’t explain why, I’m actually quite fond of it. Here is “The Tomato-Elevator.” The Tomato-Elevator The tomato-elevator had accidentally produced a squash, again. The director would be displeased. The workers sought to find the hiccup in the mechanism, but dueContinue reading “The Tomato-Elevator and Other Weird Stuff”

Pumpkins and Poetry

Today I’d like to share two little October-themed poems with you. “Harvest Moon” is my very first published poem. It appeared in the 2009 Texas Poetry Calendar, and was published under my maiden name, Carie Kinder. I wrote this poem in my head as I drove home from work one October night, the full moonContinue reading “Pumpkins and Poetry”

My Guest Post on The Muffin

Hi All, Today I’m guest blogging on The Muffin, the blog of WOW! Women on Writing. Pop over there and read my piece “Cue Tips.” And if it’s your first time to visit, stick around for a while. WOW! is a great resource for writing tips, industry news, contest opportunities, and personal anecdotes from femaleContinue reading “My Guest Post on The Muffin”