Tag Archives: short stories

Never Give Up

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Lida Bushloper

The February 17 issue of Woman’s World Magazine contains my mini-mystery, “The Chocolate Candy Thief.” This is a big win for me. I’ve been trying to sell stories to Woman’s World for decades, literally decades. I’ve sold them a … Continue reading →

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Hot Off the Pixels

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Lida Bushloper

My newest short story, “Actions Speak Louder,” went up on Dec. 15 at Yellow Mama. You can read it here.

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An Unexpected Honor

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Lida Bushloper

Hook, Line and Sinker, the lastest Guppy anthology, is a finalist for the Silver Falchion award at Killer Nashville writers’ conference. It includes my short story, “Senior Discount.” I’m super chuffed for myself and all my fellow authors in this … Continue reading →

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So, How Was the Play?

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Lida Bushloper

I had another story accepted. It won’t come out till next year. But, how did it get written? I wish I knew. Then I could write more and get more stories accepted and published. I can only tell you (and … Continue reading →

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The Antidote to Panic

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Lida Bushloper

I saw a call for a new anthology. I thought had a story in inventory that would work. I had written it a few years ago and run it by my critique partner. Stephanie made some astute comments and I revised the story … Continue reading →

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It Depends

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Lida Bushloper

Back when I was a Girl Scout, I went to camp every summer. Even the littlest campers were expected to help out with chores, both in their individual units and in the larger campground. One week, I was assigned to … Continue reading →

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I Did It Anyway

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Lida Bushloper

Yesterday I put my last submission of the year in the mail. (This was one of those rare markets where you actually send in a paper copy.) And I did it despite all contrary conditions. Despite the printer running out … Continue reading →

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The Least I Can Do

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Lida Bushloper

Writing can be overwhelming. It’s like any other huge job. Getting a college or advanced degree. Cleaning out the garage. Getting your affairs in order, for when you die. All the advice books tell you to break it all down … Continue reading →

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Process: The Short Story

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Lida Bushloper

I can only speak about how it works for me. I am impelled to start a story in several ways. The first way is that a story just springs to mind, something I have to write, or perhaps a character … Continue reading →

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Gosh, Thanks!

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Lida Bushloper

Last evening, I went to Vroman’s, my favorite independent bookstore, for the monthly Trivia contest. While there, I picked up the latest copy of Mystery Scene Magazine. I am a faithful reader. I love the articles on historic figures or events … Continue reading →