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Danbecca Espionage – Short Story

Here’s a short story. Typo hunters, welcome. Hope you enjoy my fiction. Still working on my microfiction skills. If you like my work, please read my fiction collection, Crushes, available on Amazon in print and on Amazon Kindle. Danbecca Espionage I lost the race. I was panting when you patted me on the back. After… Continue reading Danbecca Espionage – Short Story

Meeting

“Light’s out.” Jonathan pointed to the star atop the Christmas tree. “Don’t say anything about it. Not even when we put up the decorations,” I said. He put his finger down before Aunt Sherry carried a cardboard box up out of the basement. She stopped for a second and then put the box down at… Continue reading Meeting

Publications

Sometimes I post my short stories on my blog. Other times, I submit the stories to literary journals and magazines. If a piece gets published in a journal or lit-mag, I'll link to the newer ones here. So far, I have not had much luck, but check back often because I hear it's my turn any day now.

My Opinions

My opinions are my own. I've blogged on this website since 2014. That's a long time. My opinions change over time as I learn new things.

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My name is Eric Shay Howard and I live in Indianapolis. I’m a graduate student in an MFA in Creative Writing program. I teach middle/high school English/Language Arts. I have a Master of Business Administration, have edited literary journals, and have taught K-5 students through Americorps programs.

I blog about books, business academia, literary academia, my travels, job hunting, my new Apple products, rewatching Friends, rewatching Smallville, weird dreams I have, bad dates, package delivery issues, and other things. Lately I have been posting a few times a month. I like comments and attention. Read more on his About page.