War and Peace, a new adaptation
A very faithful adaptation. The actors are practically 19th century Russians. Pierre Bezukhov is an earnest puppy walking on his hind legs.
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ByvrflashRejection: Thank you for allowing us to carefully consider “XYZ.” Unfortunately, we have to pass at this time. We wish you the best in placing this piece elsewhere. Reply: Thank you for your careful consideration of my story at 3:54 AM on Sunday morning, the time known for the pick of the human attention.
2017
ByvrflashA Soviet educational movie “2017” shot in 1960. Bering Strait will be closed by a dam to improve the climate of the Far East. Huge underground machines will mine coal beyond the Polar Circle. The alarm clock will tickle your nose. Photon rockets will take you to Alpha Centauri. You could drop a hand-written request…
Don’t freak over a word
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Two flash fiction acceptances
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Condensed to Flash: World Classics
ByvrflashThe Vestal Review Press is pleased to present the newly expanded edition of Condensed to Flash: World Classics An anthology for people who love concise writing that is intense, entertaining and educational. This anthology features variations on themes of world classics, condensed to 500 words or fewer. We have a retelling of The Ramayana, The Letters of…
On writing
ByvrflashWant to write good fiction or even poetry? Different and innovative would be a good start. Why write something that has already been written? I can’t imagine my life without waiting for a reply from a publisher. Got a rejection signed by Bonaparte (I kid you not). Napoleon® rejected BudMan®. If you write, you are…