An itty bitty story

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An itty bitty story

June 16, 2008 at 5:47 AM by EllenMeister
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I've written a couple of fictional stories about a mom and her autistic son, Cooper. You may have already read one of these, "Finding Cooper," which appeared in the back pages of my novel.

A much shorter story, "Alone With Cooper" was reprinted today in SmokeLong Quarterly, an ezine I used to edit.

If a special needs child has touched your life in any way and you have a little time, I hope you'll read the story and the interview that follows. Thanks!

Alone With Cooper

Interview

(If flash fiction interests you, click on the SmokeLong home page and sample some of the other stories. This issue has some gorgeous pieces by some of my favorite flash fiction writers.)

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Written by EllenMeister on June 16, 2008 at 5:47 AM
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I really enjoyed that story & felt instantly tied to both the mom & Cooper on an emotional level - and the ending was sweet & uplifting!! I also went & read your interview, as well...I live vicariously, through you, Ellen - lol! - Though I don't do much of anything to pursue a writing career, I have always had a secret fantasy of one day becoming a published writer - not entirely sure what genre, but I am pulled towards words & all the creative ways to use them...including the infamous expletives!! lol!! Nice work!!

Ttime Jun. 16, 2008 at 7:37 AM