to my Grandma, who will always be my favorite Valentine By: Regan Puckett Grandma’s hands are stronger than any rolling pin, pressing the pale dough into a thin layer atop the flour-sprinkled counter. My fingers are too small to make a difference, but she lets me pretend, lets me stand atop a dinner chair to… Continue reading “LOVE, in pink hearts”
By: Regan Puckett The cold winds do not yet bite, still too weak to shake the trees. Soon, the leaves will begin their haphazard downfall, amber confetti flooding the streets. They’ll fall atop carved pumpkins, around curtain ghosts. You’ll find them in your hair, on the bottoms of your shoes, you’ll mark the weeks with… Continue reading “Autumn’s First Breath”
For the October 2019 writing contest, we are asking participants to write a short story in a 100 words or less. Our theme for this contest is "October". And while it may seem a little on the nose, we think that it is actually a pretty clever concept. Your October themed short story can include… Continue reading October 2019: 100 Word Stories
BY REGAN PUCKETT the women of the water are angels,with scaled skin instead of feathered wings. in their hair, they wear crowns of shells and starfish, and from their mouths drip joyous melodies. the angels of the sea admire the men of the land. they want the men more than they want themselves, and so… Continue reading “siren song.”
For our March 2019 writing contest, participants were asked to compose their best poem of 40 lines or fewer using the following four Spring-themed words: silver, feathers, grin, drip After deliberations, the PubClub staff chose these three winners based on their creative use of the prompt words and attention to form. 1st place: Regan Puckett… Continue reading March 2019: Poetry
By: Regan Puckett I still remember that night. It’s been weeks, but it lingers in my mind like a ghost, haunting me every time she loosens her grip when we hold hands, or turns her body away from mine in our bed at night. I’d been blind for months about what was truly happening between… Continue reading “Romance.”
For the PubClub February Flash Fiction Contest, participants were asked to write their best story of 700 words or fewer based on this picture and using one of two opening lines: "Is this the right time to tell him?" or "I still remember that night." After some tough deliberations, the PubClub staff chose the following… Continue reading February 2019: Flash Fiction
