I love writing challenges and this was a fun one for my 5 Random words series. The words I was given to incorporate into a story were; Supernatural, Crime, Tulips, Mary Poppins and Jelly babies. It was finally Spring and the daffodils and tulips were raising their smiling faces to the heart-warming sun. After all the …
Book Beasts
There are millions of books available so to get noticed authors rely on positive reviews from readers, and publicity from bloggers. I am lucky enough to have such support so this post is by way of a thank you to a lady who joked about her two dogs being featured. Take a bow boys. 😀 …
Things in the Night
This is a story I wrote for a competition. When I was writing it I didn’t expect it to take this direction, but then the characters probably didn’t either. What was that? Probably nothing, just me feeling spooked at being alone in the house. I was used to the bright lights of London, noise and …
How to become an author in 20 easy lessons
It's done. My first attempt at self-publishing is complete and 'Spirit of Technology' is entered into the Amazon storyteller competition. All I need now are the reviews and I can start arranging the party on my new yacht. 😀 Meanwhile here's a little tutorial in case anyone thinks being an author is easy. Part …
Chance Meeting
I enjoy entering short story competitions and this was one selected for publication by an online magazine recently. ‘Excuse me, please, Madam. I look to find Road. You know where is please?’ ‘Let me see dear. Oh yes, I should do. I’ve lived there for nearly fifty years. Was there anyone in particular you …
I’ll remember you
A recent pensive mood coincided with a thought about song titles. I've always loved Elvis and this is a beautiful song to inspire reflective memories. I’ll remember the smell of grass and the scent of the flowers, long after the summer is gone. I’ll remember the aroma of Christmas and needles from the fir tree, …
Inner strength
I wrote this story some years ago, but recently decided to post it on social media, before current world news made it strangely appropriate. Several people asked for a follow-up; watch this space for developments. 😉 Johnny had always been a wimp, which was not surprising considering his upbringing. His father walked out when …
