Author Archives: kingmidget

About kingmidget

About the name. I was the youngest of four. Until I got to kindergarten, I didn't have much to say. All I had to do to get what I wanted was to point, and a sibling, or loving parent, would fulfill my request. As a result, my father coined the nickname -- King Midget. At least that's the way the story goes. I am a father, husband, friend, and lover, writer, runner, pizza maker, baker, and many other things. What I am not is my occupation. It is my job that pays the bills and provides for my family. But, it does not define me.

Phantom

Posted on June 3, 2020 by kingmidget

The Monday night writing prompt was … phantom. I’d write tonight But I just can’t A world torn asunder By a virus By racism By violence I’m overwhelmed Watching the news Watching twitter I go around And around And around … Continue reading →

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Coyote

Posted on May 11, 2020 by kingmidget

The coyote lurked right at the edge of the yard, where the light from the porch reached that place where the darkness of night overwhelmed the glow. Even at that edge, I could see the reflection in his eyes. Two … Continue reading →

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A Story I’d Like To Write

Posted on May 4, 2020 by kingmidget

My grandmother’s birthday is today. She was born 111 years ago in Rothenturm, Switzerland. As you might expect, she didn’t quite make it to today. Instead, she passed away in her sleep Christmas morning 1990, at the age of 81. … Continue reading →

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Writing Exercises

Posted on April 30, 2020 by kingmidget

After years of struggle, I’m still struggling with writing. In this age of pandemic and newly retired, I’m doing a range of things to keep busy, but regular, steady writing isn’t one of them. Much to my chagrin. However, I … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers

Posted on April 30, 2020 by kingmidget

My good blogging friend, Dale, has been participating in Friday Fictioneers as long as I’ve been following her. Every once in awhile, what she comes up with prompts me to write something and I do so in a comment on … Continue reading →

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Slow Motion

Posted on April 17, 2020 by kingmidget

The words, they come slower The days, they go faster   As time goes by Change is constant As time dwindles Nothing changes   A time, when all seemed possible A past, where possibilities died   Memories of things That … Continue reading →

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Northville is coming

Posted on January 21, 2020 by kingmidget

I’m just about done with finalizing Northville Five & Dime for publication. The cover is a bit of a challenge. I’m still working on the fonts, but am curious what people think about these two…

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The Irrepairable Past

Posted on November 28, 2019 by kingmidget

Just short of two weeks into the release of The Irrepairable Past, 35 people have downloaded the e-book or bought the paperback. And the reviews are starting. Carrie Rubin, author of the medical thrillers The Bone Curse, Eating Bull, and The Seneca Scourge (and … Continue reading →

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Bob the egret says, “Buy This Book!”

Posted on November 17, 2019 by kingmidget

After years in the wilderness of writer’s block and indie publishing frustration – a lethal combination – I’m back. The first of what I hope to be four novellas published over the next year or so is now live on … Continue reading →

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These Parts

Posted on August 27, 2019 by kingmidget

A response to Trent Lewin’s short story of the same name. It struck something in me and I wanted to take a different approach. These Parts Your lips, soft and warm and moist. They whispered against my skin. I brushed … Continue reading →

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