Tag: creative writing
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Mother’s Day – My May News and Views Short Story
“Mother’s Day” features Ursula Buckley, an elderly woman suffering from arthritic knees. She can hear her dog, Lady, and Lady’s newborn pups beneath her trailer during a torrential thunderstorm, and their panic at the flooding den they all inhabit breaks Ursula’s heart. But why isn’t Lady getting them out? And if Lady can’t help them,…
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Visit Me At Illinois Central College On April 15th
Illinois Central College was kind enough to invite me to speak during National Library Week. I’m honored to be among their special guests and hope you can attend. Here’s their official write-up found at: http://icc.edu/facultyStaff/eNews_story.asp?id=1757 “The ICC Library presents… Scott Foley — A personal discussion and book signing Wednesday, April 15 10 – 11 am…
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“Cupid’s Conundrum” – My February News and Views Short Story
Cupid’s got a bit of a problem. He now appears old and decrepit, and he’s lost his will to pair up lovers. In fact, on St. Valentine’s Day, he’s content to merely mope on a park bench, sulking. What has brought Cupid to this lowly state, and is there any way Bernie and Patti can…
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The Party’s Over: A New Year’s Story – January News and Views Short Story
Simon and Leigh are the “it” couple – or so they believe. After years of crashing New Year’s parties, they finally get the surprise of their lives! To find out what it is, read “The Party’s Over: A New Year’s Story” in this month’s issue of News and Views for the Young at Heart. “The Party’s…
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Christmas At the Golf Course – My December News and Views Short Story
Craig Gobel thought he had the golf course all to himself on Christmas day, so imagine his surprise when the biggest man he’d ever seen rolled up in a red golf cart decked out in silver sleigh bells. To read about Craig and his unusual fellow golfer, read “Christmas At the Golf Course,” my December short…
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Thanks To Amazon Shorts
Well, friends, it’s unfortunate that Amazon Shorts is no longer accepting submissions, but I think we all kind of figured that was bound to be the case after such a long hiatus. I just wanted to thank Amazon Shorts and my fellow writers for giving it such a great go. I read somewhere that Amazon…
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“Cold Turkey” – My November News and Views Short Story
Utterly unapologetic, Eddie stands fuming outside in the bitter cold while his son, wife, and in-laws sit silently at the dinner table, surrounding a cold turkey. But how did such woeful events come to pass on Thanksgiving Day? To discover that answer, read “Cold Turkey,” my November short story found in both the Peoria and…
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Win a Free Book!
Enter to win a free copy of my short story collection, The Imagination’s Provocation: Volume II! This collection has stories such as fantasy, realism, horror, science fiction, humor, inspirational, and historical fiction. It literally has something for everyone! All you have to do is email me at scottwilliamfoley@gmail.com with “I Want To Win!” in the…
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“He’ll Be Just Fine” – My July Bloomington News and Views Short Story
With my baby girl arriving any day now, I’ve had fatherhood on my mind quite a bit. Such thoughts led to my latest story in Bloomington News & Views for the Young at Heart, “He’ll Be Just Fine.” Forced to wait, George Murdock is left with his thoughts … and fears … about his role as a…
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