The Making of Flash Fiction
When writing flash fiction, it’s pretty much looking at an iceberg in the reverse. You have to see the big unseen picture, so you can be able to appreciate the smaller one. Case in point: when I was inspired to write the story “Hands Off” I pictured how life would be for a family if […]
So Bad…It’s Good: Brokebutt Mountain
As the Short Story Guy, I started this blog to focus on short stories and, of course, have some fun. So, we introduce the “So Bad…It’s Good” series: once a month, we review a short story (or sometimes, a novel) that’s been turned into a film, by making our own parody movie. It’s my hope that our […]
Can a Story Change the World?
Last year, at the end of 2014, I asked a simple question. “What are you going to do next year to change the world?” Usually, when someone asks a question like that, people immediately rush to the grand, spectacular ways they’re going – or rather, think they should – change the world. Well, we need to stop […]
“Blown Away” Pre-Order Book Release!
I am super stoked to inform you of our newest book release, our proudest achievement, and our most precious baby of all the books… Introducing “Blown Away”, the 3rd and final book in the ‘Life’ Series! Not only has this book been a huge labor of love for us (over a year in the making), but it is […]
Together We Can Change The World
When I started this site, I had high hopes. But I must admit, there were many doubts too. Over the months I have seen this site grow beyond my wildest dreams. And I have each and every visitor that comes to Paul Worthington Books, or shares this site with others, to thank for its huge […]
The Best Christmas Short Story I’ve Ever Read (The Gold Wrapping Paper)
I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year. I pray you all have a safe holiday, while spending time with loved ones. Speaking of loved ones, here’s a story I’m sure will make you appreciate those you love even more. A word of warning: get some Kleenex; you’re going to […]
Hands Off
I just have to say it – I appreciate every reader that finds his or her way to our blog. Thank you – you are the best, hands down. Speaking of hands, do you like yours? I like mine’s. I wash my hands a lot, even when they are clean. Have you ever thought how different […]
How Short Can a Good Short Story Be?
It is said, though not proven, that Hemingway coined this short story: For Sale: baby shoes, never worn. Serious flash fiction, right? And it definitely is a story: a beginning, middle, and end. And for myself, it’s one of the best stories I’ve ever heard. But it seems there is an unspoken rule in the world […]
Why Do You Read Short Stories?
I’ve been writing short stories for eight years, and I tell you – never have I come across a more fascinating, fun, and inspiring literary form than short story writing. Don’t get me wrong – I’ve read many novels in my lifetime. Sidney Sheldon, Khaled Hosseini, Donald Goines – I run the gambit when to […]
If I Say so Myself
Have you ever received hate mail? How did it make you feel? Crappy, right? Here’s a love letter that will make your heart sing and possibly grow a little in the process. Write five things about yourself you wish to change in one year. Be it a short temper, self-doubt, fear, whatever. Now dig deep […]
