Calliope's Mousepad

Escape the turmoil and uncertainties with a collection of fanciful short stories, inspirational essays and explorations from women writers online.

A sampling of short stories, true adventures, articles and essays from women writers online include:

Short Stories:

• In LA a frantic attempt to rescue an injured dog is met with indifference.
• In Washington DC a witch's cats plot to teach two neighborhood children that black isn't bad.
• A paraplegic woman finds romance.
• Three female cats are brought together by tragedy.
• An Hispanic girl seeks control of her destiny.
• A suburban mother is desperate for more time.
• In an ancient temple a barren woman prays to the fertility goddess for a child.

Articles and Essays:

• A missionary wonders how a Venezuelan girl can build a new home from apple pies.
• First impressions of Japan from a "construction gypsy's" wife.
• A visually impaired writer discovers the Internet.
• Christmas in Taipei.
• A technical writer adjusts to life with MS.
• Genealogical research uncovers fascinating facts about our "foremothers."
• Opening lines from female novelists.