Books and Stories by Voinks the author
Congratulations to all the runners in today's London Marathon. Typical English weather, after suffering from freezing temperatures for weeks the sun has been blazing down. Great for the tourists but hard work for those trying to put one foot in front of the other. If you're determined enough you'll find the strength, which is the …
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A writers’ group meeting can be a great source of inspiration for a new story, although in this instance the usual disclaimer ‘This is a work of fiction’ might be appropriate. 😀 Is there anything more inspiring than the majestic sight of pure white doves soaring into the blue sky? When the service finished, I …
Picture the scene. You’re a lonely writer, slaving away by candle-light in a spider-bedecked freezing attic. (OK, I write fiction) 😀 And then you meet other authors slaving away by candlelight in their own… well you get the picture. And then, you don’t feel alone as you make new friends. And then, they ask you to …
I would like to wish you all a very Happy Easter. In typical British fashion it's been pouring with rain non-stop here, which reminded me of the things you tend to do when you're stuck indoors. There's lots happening on the publishing front at the moment. For me, writing is the easy bit; it's everything …
I'm delighted to be able to support Books for Older Readers in their bumper bundle give-away of three books to one lucky winner. You don't have to be 'of a certain age' but the site is particularly relevant to mid-life and older readers and writers. It reflects books and authors who have had a greater experience …
How long is a story? Although there are guidelines, it varies by genre and even the experts don’t always agree. You might say 50,000 words or a certain number of pages, but then there are Drabbles, exactly 100 words excluding the title, ones using 33 words, and a myriad of other forms. Add to …
This week has been somewhat manic, but also one of those times which makes being authorish worthwhile. I was delighted to ‘hang out’ with the Haphazardous Hippo, and the Unicorns were very well behaved. You can find out what I mean, and read the full story by clicking on the 'Hanging Out' link below. 😀 …
