Ethereal Equinox, Part 2
The ghost George grates on hostess Mae and all the other spectral guests. How will they cope?
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Holly Bills
Oct 2, 20224 min read
A Muddy Dog, Ms. June & A Sunset
Sometimes things push us to leave, but greater things bring us back. And if we're lucky, a muddy dog will have the last word.
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Holly Bills
Oct 1, 20221 min read
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Holly Bills
Sep 29, 20222 min read
Fractured Dimensions
What does the storyteller have in common with the social worker? A shared knowledge that that any one person's story is not yet written.
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Holly Bills
Sep 25, 20225 min read
Ethereal Equinox
A bit of a spooky tale to mark the fall equinox. When the doldrums call, look to new opportunities.
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Holly Bills
Sep 21, 20223 min read
Water Leak Wisdom
Wisdom can come from the most unexpected places. Neighborly encounters that are less than ideal still provide teachable moments.
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Holly Bills
Sep 18, 20224 min read
Flamingos and Cokes, Part 3
The third part in a series, this short story continues with Sadie and Lana. Was Lana able to salvage Sadie's career? And who is Brady?
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Holly Bills
Sep 15, 20222 min read
Bobbing for Apples
September, that season of change full of thermostat swings and wardrobe havoc. Small inconveniences mask a time of beauty and appreciation.
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Holly Bills
Sep 11, 20224 min read
Eighty-Year-Old Tomatoes
Jay F. Calhoun's memoir reminds us small conversations can have a lasting impact and give us an appreciation for things once lost.
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Holly Bills
Sep 8, 20222 min read
53-Word Stories
The struggle against an ever-shortening attention span is real, and has been exacerbated by a pandemic.
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Holly Bills
Sep 7, 20221 min read
Manuscript Accepted by The American Journal of Nursing!
I wanted to share that a manuscript I submitted to The American Journal of Nursing for their Reflections column has been accepted.
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Holly Bills
Sep 4, 20223 min read
The Promise of Tomorrow
We gather together as friends, a simple thing, really. That's what we are.
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Holly Bills
Sep 1, 20222 min read
Celebrating Rejection
Celebrate the rejections along with the wins. I am celebrating the decline of two poems I submitted for a poetry contest.
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Holly Bills
Aug 28, 20224 min read
Never Has He Ever
An amusing story of three women who find humor with each other while playing a game of 'Never Has He Ever', where the 'he' is their husband.
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Holly Bills
Aug 25, 20223 min read
A Life With Them All
Reflections on a stream by a historic mill. What makes a stream both indelible and alluring?
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Holly Bills
Aug 23, 20221 min read
Quote Featured by Atlanta Writers Club!
I am excited to announce that my writing wisdom quote was featured by the Atlanta Writers Club on their facebook page on Monday, August 22!
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Holly Bills
Aug 21, 20224 min read
Unspoken Words
A short story of the first day of a family vacation. Does anything ever really go according to plan?
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Holly Bills
Aug 18, 20223 min read
Gullah Heart
A short story of a young woman's return to her Gullah family and the cultural treasures that make her whole on Daufuskie Island.
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Holly Bills
Aug 14, 20224 min read
Flamingos and Cokes, Part 2
This story continues with Sadie and Lana. Lana gets herself into a situation, causing Sadie to come face to face with someone from her past.
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Holly Bills
Aug 11, 20224 min read
A Feral First Day of School
A relatable short story of two parents attempting to get their two children on the bus for the first day of school.
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Holly Bills
Aug 7, 20223 min read
Under the Pecan Tree
Dogs inspire us to follow our dreams, even when we don't think we have the strength. A short story about a girl and a dog named Jack.
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Holly Bills
Aug 4, 20224 min read
Thick as Thieves
A hilarious short story of three mischievous brothers, vacation bible school, and an episode that will forever be remembered.
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Holly Bills
Jul 31, 20223 min read
Layers
Reflections on the loss of dirt roads in remote places, and the gifts of beauty, wisdom, and humor it gives to all.
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Holly Bills
Jul 29, 20224 min read
Three Times the Laughter
A story of a couple, their multiple attempts at leaving the house, and how they never stop finding comedy in their journey together. We...
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