Showing posts with label short fiction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label short fiction. Show all posts

Monday, 14 December 2015

Help Wanted

            “So, Caroline. Why don’t you start by telling us about yourself?”
I sip my vanilla soy latte, taking a moment to carefully construct my answer. “Well, I’m Carrie. West Coast born and raised, but I’m always following opportunities for personal and spiritual growth. I’m a born marketer and a creative free spirit, with a passion for all things digital and social media. Especially social media,” I smile brightly.
The blonde interviewer—Amy? Annie?—with the French manicure smiles encouragingly. Nailed it.
“Alright, Caroline. It’s a pleasure to meet you. Carousel Media is very excited to be interviewing you for this new position within our company. Now, can you elaborate on what part of the Digital Content Strategist role speaks to you, particularly at Carousel?”
I nod confidently. I am poise. “Yes, of course. Carousel Media is a company with a proven track record of excellence and high standards. I read about your recent decision to do away with the sandwich shop in your staff cafeteria and only source organic, vegan options for the new kale bar—I love that. Kale is my favourite food!”

Wednesday, 12 March 2014

Sunrise (Revelations)

I wrote this short fiction piece around this time last year for a class, and it's been on my mind ever since. Here's finally finding the confidence to publish it. 


     I should not be here.
     Ladies don’t wander strange, beautiful, sparkling cities at night by themselves. Ladies don’t traipse around with strangers until daybreak. They don’t. But I am not interested in convention at the moment.
     He can go to hell.