Bonus book talk for June because this book was SO good, too!
Reading: Sandwich
Sometimes I remember to post my readings here. This one is a 100-word drabble, Sandwich, originally published in Five Minute Lit in 2025. Enjoy!
Book Talk: Life: A Love Story by Elizabeth Berg
Looking for your next great read? Here’s a quick discussion of Life: A Love Story by Elizabeth Berg. If you need additional recommendations, check out my column, Whatcha Readin‘, in the Sanders County Ledger.
Sunday’s Scrips: June 2026
Whatcha Up To?:
- Weaving a Why published in Sheepshead Review Spring Issue (More Below).
- Work on the Office Continues (More Below).
Weaving a Why
My little 100-word piece, or drabble, found a home in the Spring 2026 issue of Sheepshead Review. I love this little UW-Green Bay lit mag because they send me a copy of the issue (sometimes two!). They also hold an online launch party that’s always a blast as you get to hear other contributors to the issue read their work aloud. Check out the Spring Issue here.
Office Work is Never Done!
As you all (probably) know, I bought an adorable vintage camper trailer last winter and my Sweet Love, Jeff, and I have been working to get it turned into my office. Jeff spent considerable time and skill removing cabinets and the kitchen, capping plumbing and electric, and covering leaking skylights. Then he gave me the all-clear to get in there and remove the carpet and pad, which at 60 years old and used as a full-time home for someone for sometime, was *vomit* I’ve been sanding the plywood that was underneath to get the carpet pad glue and moldy bits removed so Kilz will have something to stick to, and in doing so discovered that even more cabinets had to come out *sigh* It’s fun though and exciting, and I’m hopeful that I’ll be able to move in by mid-to-late-June!
June Timed Writing Prompt Available Now!
Want a chance to have your work featured on my website, social media, Patreon and Substack accounts? Send me your unedited, timed writing response for your chance to be featured! Find the latest prompt on Patreon or Substack.
Monthly Book Talks!
Love to read but never know what to pick up? Check out my monthly videos for my local Thompson Falls Public Library here. Remember to Subscribe for free so you never miss one. Book talks: like book club, but shorter.
Readings
Did you know I occasionally remember to record readings of my published pieces. You can check out the latest one here. Be sure to Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one!
Please forward this to those you think may enjoy it. As always, thanks for joining me. I appreciate you’re here.
NOTE: You can email me directly at sunday (at) sundaydutro (dot) com
Whatcha Readin’: Shrinking Tomes
Looking for your next great read? Check out my latest monthly column, Whatcha Readin’, in the Sanders County Ledger.
Missoula Writing Retreat!
Looking to spend some time this summer in fabulous Montana? The phenomenal Allison Field Bell is holding a retreat right here in Missoula!
Whatcha Readin’: Boggled
Looking for your next great read? Check out my latest column in the Sanders County Ledger.
Sunday’s Scrips: May 2026
Whatcha Up To?:
- Latest piece out today! (More Below).
- 400 Rejections! (More Below).
Prime Number Magazine
My latest piece, Home, published today in Prime Number Magazine, a Pushcart Prize-winning publication. Check it out here. The Pushcart is kind of a big deal, and if I ever win one, you will know it! LOL In the meantime, you can learn more about it here.
400 Rejections!
Since I first began submitting to literary magazines for publication in June 2023, I have garnered over 400 rejections! This is a hug accomplishment, for me, because it means I’ve been mostly-consistently writing, editing, and submitting for three years. Some of my acceptances never saw the light of the day as the publication went under after accepting, and I’ve had to roll that piece back into the submissions queue, while others have been rejected by an average-ordinary publication and then gone on to be accepted by an award-winning publication. There’s no real rhyme or reason and it truly does come down to luck of the draw. You happened to catch the right editor on the right day in the right mood. All in all, it’s been a hell of a ride so far, and I look forward to all to come.
May Timed Writing Prompt Available Now!
Want a chance to have your work featured on my website, social media, Patreon and Substack accounts? Send me your unedited, timed writing response for your chance to be featured! Find the latest prompt on Patreon or Substack.
Monthly Book Talks!
Love to read but never know what to pick up? Check out my monthly videos for my local Thompson Falls Public Library here. Remember to Subscribe for free so you never miss one. Book talks: like book club, but shorter.
Readings
Did you know I occasionally remember to record readings of my published pieces. You can check out the latest one here. Be sure to Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one!
Please forward this to those you think may enjoy it. As always, thanks for joining me. I appreciate you’re here.
NOTE: You can email me directly at sunday (at) sundaydutro (dot) com
Book Talk: Dungeon Crawler Carl Series by Matt Dinniman
My local library, Thompson Falls Public Library, actually encourages my insanity by letting me record monthly book talks for them. Check out the lates one on the Dungeon Crawler Carl series by Matt Dinniman. For more recommendations, be sure to check out my column, Whatcha Readin’?, in The Sanders County Ledger.
Sunday’s Snapshots: Hoping for obsolescence
“Usually it’s just trash, but sometimes, there’s a story.”
Check out my latest Sunday’s Snapshots in the Sanders County Ledger here.
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