A Composition of Nows

September 1, 2016September 1, 2016Whitney L. Schwartz Leave a comment

hello september picture 2 It’s almost hard to believe it’s September already. Tonight we start rehearsals for the Christmas play at my church. The leaves on the birch tree beside the deck are already yellowing and tumbling down to from the branches, littering the grass below. The air this morning is cool. Soon it will be boot-and-sweater weather and time for sitting around bonfires with friends, sparks flying up toward the night stars and the smoky scent of the fire mingling with the fresh, dewy autumn air. Soon the leaves will be emblazoned with the fiery hues of Fall and the air will be brisk and bright and full of restless energy. Continue reading “A Composition of Nows” →

New Release!

May 2, 2016Whitney L. Schwartz Leave a comment

Hey, friends, great news! The second installment in the Carlingford Chronicles novella trilogy is now available at Amazon.com in Kindle and paperback.

Check it out!

Robin Adair:
Carlingford Chronicles Book 2
by Whitney L. Schwartz

A marriage of convenience. A hidden love. A gambler out for revenge.

Robin Adair and Shane O’Reilly grew up together. Robin’s been sweet on him since their schoolyard days, but Shane’s always been a wild child.

Robin’s life, with her sick mother and abusive father, has never been easy. When the situation worsens to the point where she can’t bear to live in her father’s house anymore, she’s desperate for a way of escape.

Shane has spent so much time at the pub, it’s become more home than his house. However, he’s also become too well acquainted with the bottle and the cards. When Shane finds himself in over his head with gambling debts, he’s desperate for a solution.

Robin and Shane find their way out in a marriage of convenience.

Will their marriage be loveless or will romance bloom between them? Will Shane change his ways or will his past catch up with him? And will they survive when a disgruntled townsman comes looking for revenge?

Set in 1801, Carlingford, Ireland, the second installment of the Carlingford Chronicles trilogy mingles faith and drama with humor and romance.

Fall in love with Robin and Shane’s story set against the vivid backdrop of historical Ireland.

Buy it now: http://www.amazon.com/Robin-Adair-Carlingford-Chronicles-Book-ebook/dp/B01F05TKV4/

Thursday 360 Challenge

August 6, 2015Whitney L. Schwartz 6 Comments

Results for the last challenge.

Champion: Charles W. Short for his story Danny and Kallie.

So…this is my last Thursday 360 post. I’d like to thank you all who have supported and participated in Thursday 360. Thank you all for your stories–all the humorous, heartfelt, and unique entries throughout the weeks and months. Good luck and God bless you all.

If you’re interested in another great contest to help you hone your short fiction skills head over and check out Christian Flash Weekly hosted by Charles Short.

Thursday 360 Challenge

July 30, 2015Whitney L. Schwartz 1 Comment

Final Thursday 360 Challenge

Okay, so I forgot and missed getting my Thursday 360 post out last Thursday. Therefore an entry meant for last week was posted on the previous weeks’ post, but since it was my fault for not getting the post out, I’m just going to count it for the right week.

Also, due to a couple different contributing factors (including the fact that my life is going to be getting busier), this is going to be the last Thursday 360 challenge. I will post the results next Thursday in a farewell post.

Here’s How it Works

New posts will publish here on Thursdays. Write a 360-word (or less) flash fiction story based on the photo prompt (featured near the bottom of this post) and enter it in the comments section below. The results will be posted the following Thursday along with the new prompt. Winner will get the opportunity to display the Champion’s Badge on their website. Continue reading “Thursday 360 Challenge” →