Reminiscing

It’s been rather a stressful week and I realised I had nothing prepared for my usual weekly blog. On one of my writers’ forums, we were discussing names, and it reminded me of Delphine from ABC Destiny. I thought I might write a little about her then discovered I did that almost exactly a year …

Weddings and Traditions

I attended my first wedding as a bridesmaid to my cousin when I was about seven or eight years old. A recent event started me thinking that was probably the only traditional one which didn’t involve foreign countries in some way, even though that particular cousin now lives in New Zealand and I’m in the …

House sharing and Another Friday Night

Do you prefer reading the written word or listening to audio? We try to keep everyone happy so this week you have the option of both. I was delighted to be invited as a guest on the 'Friday with Friends' series hosted by blogger, Camilla. Rather than a Q and A she allowed me free …

Time research – The Grass is Greener

There have been discussions in various writers’ group about whether it is morally correct to include references to Covid in books recently released. Opinions from readers are divided; some slate authors for ‘jumping on the bandwagon’ and infer it is somehow immoral to use a disaster as a publicity tool. Others have said it is …

Aspects-Melissa Compton. Norwich Nights Magazine

Today I’m delighted to introduce you to a rather different ‘Aspect’- 'Producing a community magazine.'  A warm welcome to my guest Melissa Compton and Norwich Nights Magazine. Hi, I’m Melissa Compton, owner/editor/publisher of Norwich Nights Magazine. It is a community magazine focusing on theatre, gaming, books, and food. I have always been a big fan …

60s diner. Free Spirits

As a change from the song titles series, this story was inspired by a fellow author from the North of England when he was wandering around London during the summer. His observation of a disused building made me think of ghosts dining free of charge at a now closed coffee shop. ‘A large coffee, please.’ …

Getting Christmassy Blogger post and Follow me short story

Getting Christmassy It's that time of year again, and I was delighted to be asked to share my Christmas thoughts as a guest on Pauline Barclay's blog: Click on the link to read the full post. Getting Christmassy blog link ........................................................................................................................................................... Follow Me I've never understood why Christmas is traditionally associated with ghost stories, but this …

The Stone

I saw an article from a geological magazine about stones and rocks. Realising how little I knew about the subject, I did some research and was amazed at the varied uses and importance of this inanimate object. I’m just a stone- nothing important. Yet I’m used to make a wall, providing protection from the elements, the rain, …

Daft Donkey

A friend has a donkey, two horses, two dogs, various chickens and used to have a parrot.  Before Christmas she suggested I write a short story about a drunken donkey, and although it's nearer Easter here's what I came up with.  I was quite happy playing in the fields with my two horse companions, and if …

Writer’s support

Writing can be one of the loneliest professions. Even if we're not stuck away in the proverbial attic our quill pens or laptops are not the friendliest of company.  Luckily the 'family' of authors are one of the most supportive groups I've ever come across. Having been there, done that and bought the printing paper …