My 5 Random words series is where I am given the words and challenged to write a short story incorporating them. A recent suggestion was George Clooney, petticoat, ski shoes, Africa and potato stock. The mind boggles, but this is what I came up with. Enjoy. 😀 There was total havoc on the set. The …
Month: April 2016
The Verdict Part 2
This is the continuation of the story of a worthless girl who can do nothing right-or is it? You decide. I published the first part last Thursday. Please make sure you read that first. He wanted me to get rid of it but my religion didn’t believe in abortion. I didn’t know how I was going …
The Verdict Part 1
It's a slow, slippery slope and once you're on the downward trail not so easy to climb back up. To those who can relate to this story I wish you strength and hope. Although I knew he was right the bruises made it difficult to lift my arm, and I could barely see out of …
Inspired Work
Another in my 5 Random words series. This is where I am given five totally non-related words and challenged to come up with a story incorporating them all. This time the words were; Broccoli, Agenda, Pylon, Monkey and trampoline. ‘The next item on the agenda is of course our annual Charity fete.’ Paula barely registered her …
Bed socks and broomsticks
It's surprising how everyday comments and events can be the inspiration for a story. Have you encountered the 'missing sock' syndrome, or visited a preserved property and been intrigued by the gadgets of yesteryear? If so this story is for you. Photos courtesy of Paula Harmon. National Trust property Kingston Lacey. Lacey was excited. Grandma …
Where the heart is
A great incentive to writing is when readers throw you 5 random words and challenge you to come up with a short story. Apart from being great fun they make every story unique. Last year I wrote several which I published on my Facebook author page http://www.facebook.com/Voinks.writer.author I've recently had a new challenge with the words …