PinnedGrandma SmillewContest Winners, Honorable Mentions and Longlisted StoriesOn or Off Medium Contests — Building a list of my best as judged by others.Sep 3, 202318Sep 3, 202318
Grandma SmillewinShort and WeirdHow Waiting for Roger Federer in Geneva’s Most Famous Pizza Hut Changed My Grandson’s LifeAn extract from my upcoming memoir1d ago131d ago13
Grandma SmillewinThe PubHow I Use Flash Fiction to Warm Up for the Furious Fiction ChallengeThe shorter, the better3d ago73d ago7
Grandma SmillewinShort and WeirdWho Won the International Marathon for Medium Runners This Year?Hint: it took place in Switzerland5d ago75d ago7
Grandma SmillewinThe ShortformAre 500 Followers A Lot?Or why using rhetorical questions is a great way to attract new readers and new writers6d ago76d ago7
Grandma SmillewinAll About MIt [Also] Happened on Medium: July 2024 [Slightly Unofficial] RoundupWhat’s up with the boost?!Aug 924Aug 924
Grandma SmillewinMicrocosmMars, the Red Planet — Branded and Sold by Elon MuskAnother victory for unhinged capitalism I guess.Aug 617Aug 617
Grandma SmillewinTeaser TalesYes, Ryan, You Will Buy My Five-Thousand Dollar PaintingAnd I won’t buy yours.Aug 313Aug 313
Grandma SmillewinTeaser TalesThey Got His Wife and Son, but They Won’t Get HimFighting when there’s nothing left to loseJul 315Jul 315