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About Jeff Elkins

Jeff is a writer living in Baltimore with his wife and five kids. He is the author of four books, including Mencken and the Monsters. He regularly blogs at Vagrant Misunderstandings.

The Spy with the Yellow Hat Goes to the Library

The Spy With the Yellow Hat Goes to the Library

July 13, 2018 by Jeff Elkins 12 Comments

Filed Under: Drama, Hot

Bot or Boy

Bot or Boy

June 14, 2018 by Jeff Elkins 8 Comments

Filed Under: Drama, Hot, Speculative Fiction

The Divorce Choice

March 22, 2018 by Jeff Elkins 14 Comments

Filed Under: Drama

I Said I'm Leaving You

I said, “I’m Leaving You.”

December 28, 2017 by Jeff Elkins 6 Comments

Filed Under: Drama, Hot

Closing Arguments

Closing Arguments

December 4, 2017 by Jeff Elkins 9 Comments

Filed Under: Drama, Hot

Running Scared

Running Scared

November 14, 2017 by Jeff Elkins 3 Comments

Filed Under: Drama, Hot, Magical Realism, Thriller/Suspense

Fickle Desires

Fickle Desires

November 3, 2017 by Jeff Elkins 4 Comments

Filed Under: Drama, Holidays, Hot, Magical Realism

Jorinda and Jordy

Jorinda and Jordy

October 25, 2017 by Jeff Elkins 3 Comments

Filed Under: Drama, Hot, Romance

Wednesday at the Cemetery on Pot Spring Road

Wednesday at the Cemetery on Pot Spring Road

July 13, 2017 by Jeff Elkins 6 Comments

Filed Under: Drama, Hot, Magical Realism

Marshall and the Man at the Table

Marshall and the Man at the Table

June 15, 2017 by Jeff Elkins 9 Comments

Filed Under: Drama, Hot, Thriller/Suspense

Mark and the Magical First Date

Mark and the Magical First Date

March 6, 2017 by Jeff Elkins 9 Comments

Filed Under: Drama, Hot, Humor, Magical Realism, Romance

Mark and the Magic Candy Hearts

Mark and the Magic Candy Hearts

February 14, 2017 by Jeff Elkins 15 Comments

Filed Under: Drama, Holidays, Hot, Magical Realism, Romance

Two Friends in a Fountain

Two Friends in a Fountain

February 6, 2017 by Jeff Elkins 10 Comments

Filed Under: Drama, Hot

The Stake Out

The Stake Out

October 3, 2016 by Jeff Elkins 1 Comment

Filed Under: Drama, Hot, Mystery, Thriller/Suspense

Finding a Godfather

June 8, 2016 by Jeff Elkins Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Fantasy, Humor

The Poor Boy in His Grave

May 26, 2016 by Jeff Elkins 4 Comments

Filed Under: Horror, Thriller/Suspense

Break Time! Flash Fiction Challenge

May 5, 2016 by Jeff Elkins Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Short Fiction Break News!

May 4, 2016 by Jeff Elkins Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Dear Ronald

The Crossword

May 2, 2016 by Jeff Elkins 6 Comments

Filed Under: Romance

May Theme Week

April 23, 2016 by Jeff Elkins Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Uncategorized

8 Reasons You Suck

April 13, 2016 by Jeff Elkins Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Romance Tagged With: Featured

SFB NEWS

April 11, 2016 by Jeff Elkins Leave a Comment

Filed Under: News Update!

The Soccer Game

The Soccer Game

March 2, 2016 by Jeff Elkins 4 Comments

Filed Under: Drama

Short Fiction Break News!

March 1, 2016 by Jeff Elkins 4 Comments

Filed Under: News Update!

Like Father, Like Son

February 24, 2016 by Jeff Elkins 2 Comments

Filed Under: Drama

READERS' CHOICE AWARD!

February 17, 2016 by Jeff Elkins Leave a Comment

Filed Under: News Update!

On Writing – The Day I Learned to Be a Professional

February 13, 2016 by Jeff Elkins 6 Comments

Filed Under: On Writing

The Becoming Writer Contest Winners

January 31, 2016 by Jeff Elkins 14 Comments

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Mencken and the Community Meeting

January 20, 2016 by Jeff Elkins 4 Comments

Filed Under: Uncategorized

SUBMISSIONS ARE LIVE!

January 12, 2016 by Jeff Elkins Leave a Comment

Filed Under: News Update!

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