
"…We have a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark out, and we're wearing sunglasses." – The Blues Brothers, 1980 The Blues Brothers is one of...

So I'm doing this a day earlier or two years too late, whichever you prefer. I need a little kick-start myself, so here goes. Today's writing prompt, inspired by my...

There is in Indiana a small pizza restaurant called Memories Pizza who is refusing to cater same-sex weddings. Why they would think anyone would want pizza at their nuptual celebrations...

It's official. Eldest cat isn't getting any better. His appetite is still not up to par, he's losing motor control of his limbs, can't climb into the litter box any...

Got home today, started doing dishes. The SO was microwaving some leftover egg rolls and this happened: SO (conversationally): Oww. Me: What's that about? SO: It's probably gas… (beat) Or...

I only got to go to ICFA for one day (Saturday) but from what I saw, it was pretty decent. I definitely want to attend future events. I didn't get...

When I come into work, I double-check all my SQL databases and jobs, fix any failures, then catch up on emails and respond to my customers. After all this, I...

Brandie Tarvin is an author and tie-in writer and a copy editor. In addition to her original fiction, she has written SQL Server articles, Shadowrun: The Role Playing Game sourcebook material and fiction as well as a piece for Hasbro’s Transformers. She currently lives in Florida with her family and is owned by two cats.