Summer 2023 Issue

Editor’s Note:

What do a country music star and a maid, a society belle and a tree trimmer, and a CFO and an intern have in common? They all find that love transcends social and economic circles in this issue of Spark Flash Fiction.

Love on Any Level is all about couples with the courage to embrace a love that challenges the norm. Featured author Pepper Basham delivers a sweet upstairs/downstairs romance in her story, The Countess and the Valet, and you’ll love how Sheri Yutzy weaves a hint of magic into her staff feature, Not an Ordinary Artist. The twelve historical and contemporary stories in this issue all display examples of love crossing boundaries and defying expectations in the most delightful ways.

Spark Editors

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Mummies and Mischief Alyssa Schwarz		The Interview Becky Melby

Hiding the Hollywood Cowboy Hayley Elliott		The Countess and the Valet Featured Author: Pepper Basham

Stealing the Night Dani Renee		A Chance Encounter Alisa Hall

Whoops, Doubles & Heart Troubles April Kidwell		Adventures Begin in the Library Kendall Hoxsey

Not an Ordinary Artist Staff Feature: Sheri Yutzy		Prospect Pitch Molly Jo Realy

Flip that Script Bonnie Martin		Love Flowers Gail Sosinsky