Silent Treatment at The Moth StorySLAM

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I had the good fortune to attend a Moth StorySLAM last week. I didn’t get to speak, but I heard some amazing stories. I disagreed with the judges, but the scoring is for fun. I’m not trying to chase you away from my stories, but you should consider listening to The Moth podcast if you … Read more

How Our Fear of Abandonment By Mom and Dad Can Inspire Us to Survive the Bad Things We Must Face in the Woods

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I told a story about two children abandoned in the woods. It is an homage to Hanzel and Gretel, a fairy tale told in the time when children were frequently abandoned in the woods when families had too many mouths to feed, and parents had to choose between leaving their children to die alone in … Read more

Storyteller news from Mickey Hadick the Writer

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The short film I worked on with friends for the Capital City Film Festival took 2nd place! In the film, I basically play myself — a dad worried about his daughter, or just an old guy whose world falls apart. David Fairman, the writer and director, nailed it. It will be available to see online very soon, and … Read more

Great Fiction Giveaway Has Ended

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This giveaway will bring great joy to me one day. I love these writers and I love their work. Sharing these books is a good thing. I haven’t hit the button, yet, to pick the winner. As of right now, all the entrants can still win. That’s the best time in the world, when all … Read more