Short Story posts, including Flash Fiction

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Thinking and Rethinking … I Need Coffee

Josh Robert Nay

Some of you may have been wondering what I’ve been up to for the past month or two. Some of you haven’t. Either way, I think I’m going to write this entry. Most of my time has been spent on TruTower.com. It has been a wonderful experience writing for the tech blog, and I’m definitely looking forward to continuing. I heartily invite all of you to like the page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/trutower. Aside from TruTower, I’ve been working on a short story here, a poem there, but nothing new to report on the publication side. It’s not that I’ve stopped

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I Wish I Was A Morning Person

Josh Robert Nay

Mornings … I hate them. Well, sometimes. See, I’m kind of a morning person per se, but when it comes right down to it, if given a choice, I’d rather catch an extra wink of unconsciousness than catch the first rays of the sun at 7 am. This morning, however, I’m wide awake and it’s barely 8 am. The sun is out, early morning churchgoers and commuters can be seen going by, and a lone bird is chirping loudly in a tree just outside my window. I figured I’d get some work done on my fantasy novella Wynx, but a

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Novels … And Nothing Else

Josh Robert Nay

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted an update on my writing. I’ve opted into posting short writings and that preview of Wynx instead of posting updates on either my work or my website. Simple reason: I like a little variety. That being said, I wanted to touch base on a few things. First off, I am done writing short stories and poetry for now. I find those works enjoyable and satisfying, but the satisfaction dims compared to the satisfaction of knowing I have completed yet another chapter of Wynx, or another brief passage in Fire in the Storm, one of

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Become a Fan!

Josh Robert Nay

My new and official Facebook fan page is online. Fans, of course, will be able to interact with other fans, participate in polls and Fan-only discussions and more! Become a fan today by using the link on the right side bar or in the Social Square on Josh Robert Nay Online! Non-fans and those without Facebook accounts can still benefit from announcements posted on Facebook, the Blog, and new publications by way of the Official Josh Robert Nay RSS Feed. Twitter is another option as well, though it is not nearly as in depth as the RSS Feed. Thanks to

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Follow Me on Blogger, Twitter, Facebook, RSS

Josh Robert Nay

Work has me swamped today, so I thought I’d take a moment to remind everyone to follow me on Twitter, this blog, RSS Feed, or friend me on Facebook. I am, of course working on a permanent fan page on Facebook, but my own Facebook page will suffice for the time being. Following via RSS Following using the RSS option is by far the best option, as it notifies you of new posts on The Purple Dragon as well as new publications as soon as they are available. To follow via RSS, visit any page on Josh Robert Nay Online

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The Egyptian First-Person Perspective is Doing Excellent

Josh Robert Nay

When reading my new short story The Uninvited and the Curse, which I mentioned in my previous entry on The Purple Dragon as well as in repeated posts on both Facebook and Twitter, some people ask why I chose to go with a first-person perspective for Khufu, the pharaoh in the story. Simply put, the story just would not be as personal without it. I wanted to focus as much as possible on Khufu, his feelings, his memories, and his thoughts. If I were to do a third-person perspective on this, sure, it would have all of the necessary information.

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Ancient Egypt Mania!

Josh Robert Nay

Enter The Uninvited and the Curse, a short story told from the point of view of ancient pharaoh Khufu, for whom the Great Pyramid was built. The story was one of those I announced at the last minute but was quickly scooped up and published by Yahoo, especially for all you fans of ancient Egypt! In the story, Khufu is astounded when he realizes 5,000 years have passed since his death, and the story tells of his thoughts on this and gives a little fictional insight to his death. You can find a link to the short story on the

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My American Revolution Begins

Josh Robert Nay

My American Revolution is finally available for viewing to the public! The story, as I mentioned in a previous entry, is a tribute to American Revolution heroine Margaret Corbin, whose bravery should be an inspiration to us all. The short story details her bravery in the Battle of Fort Washington against the British and the Hessians during the early stages of the American Revolutionary War. As the first woman to fight for America in any war, the first woman to be paid by Congress as a soldier, and the first woman to be wounded in the war, Margaret’s struggles for

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Of the Revolution and the Evil Panda

Josh Robert Nay

My new short story My American Revolution, which I wrote as a fictional tribute to Margaret Corbin, has been officially submitted to Yahoo! I have also posted a special announcement on my website for the short story, which can be viewed on the Short Story page. Margaret Corbin This brings my two week wrestle with the subject of the short story to an end in a way that I honestly could not have planned better. Margaret Corbin was the perfect topic for the piece, and I look forward to updating the website with the link once it is published. I

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My American Revolution

Josh Robert Nay

The short story based on the American Revolution is short-coming. Although it will be out before the end of June, it probably won’t be sooner than June 21st. It’s a difficult piece to write. For me, chronicling events and people throughout history usually comes pretty naturally. After all, historical fiction is my forte. Well, one of them. Especially when it’s surrounding U.S. or Greek history. This project, however, keeps me scratching my head after every turn. I am committed to delivering a dynamic and epic short story, however. I would like it to be something enjoyed for years to come

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