A Sailor’s Letter

I’m excited to announce that my flash fiction piece, A Sailor’s Letter, is part of Spark Flash Fiction’s latest edition – Love is a Battlefield. If you’ve read A Surprise Harvest Bride, you may recognize Leon Griggs, Patrick’s friend. It was a lot of fun getting to write the story of how Leon found his bride. Another fun fact – my friend and critique partner, Kristi Woods, also had a story included in this edition, as well as fellow Sunrise author Lisa Philips! Enjoy!

A Sailor’s Letter

Look for a pink dress. If you find me too plain, disappear and I’ll pretend you didn’t show. It’d be easier that way.

The words from Victoria’s last letter echoed in Leon Griggs’s ears as he stood with the other disembarking passengers. His palms slicked with sweat, gripping the tie of his duffel bag. With everything in him, he resisted the urge to scan the crowd through the windows…