Books and Stories by Voinks the author
This story was inspired by a clown with a golden voice. I wasn’t particularly bright at school. Maths confused me, sport was not my forte, my class mates laughed at my accent, but they did laugh. Speaking little English it was hard to settle, and every day was a trial. My life changed the day …
Continue reading Voice of a clown
I usually post a link to my books at the end but couldn't resist this. Anyone have a spare £1059.63 to buy a copy? 😀 (From Amazon UK 10.7.2018) ABC-Destiny by Voinks Hardcover £1,059.63 (1 used & new offers) 4.8 out of 5 stars 7 It's in the course of being republished but I do have some …
One disadvantage of being self-published is that you have no publishing company sending you gifts to celebrate the release of your new paperback. How wonderful then, to receive this in the post from a supporter. Fizz, chocolates and books. What more could you ask for? Only friends and a safe home- which is the …
Continue reading End of the Road Part 1 and Publication day gifts
It was Ethel and Martha’s usual routine to go for a ride on a Sunday afternoon. Not for them the lycra-clad, bottled-water swigging, bright young things down at the gymnasium. No, a pair of good stout brogues, a sensible tweed skirt, bicycle clips and the wind blowing through their head-scarved pink-permed hair was the …
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 …
Continuing the story of Joseph and Sebastian. Warning. This does contain some swearing, and sexual content. If you missed Part 1 you will find it on my post of the 8th October Fate must have been on my side. A few days later Joseph phoned me but for once it didn’t involve Sebastian; at least …
I was reminded of this great record from the 70s recently, which was the inspiration for today's short story. I had finally fled from an abusive relationship, and against my better judgement allowed some friends to drag me off to a New Year’s Eve party at a hotel. My self-confidence was at rock bottom and …
