Books and Stories by Voinks the author
It looks as if the very 'Un-English' summer is over for this year, but we can still dream of sun, sea and well.. read for yourself . 😀 The invigorating warmth tingled on my sun-kissed body as I lay on the deck, the gentle fresh breeze keeping me cool and comfortable. The chef had excelled …
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As we get older we often hark back to the past, but have you ever wondered what future generations might strange about our lives today? ‘See you soon. Bye.’ I was off, back to 2018. It was a shame my best friend couldn’t join me, but I could hardly contain my excitement as I prepared …
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 …
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 …
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 …
A very short story this week, (which could be described as 'flash' fiction 😀 ), as I am working to meet deadlines for the books I am hoping to release by the Spring. This story might not be suitable for children. It was a struggle earning enough to pay the bills, find the rent and …
It's cold and damp out but I'm warm and safe indoors. All I need to do is turn the heating up a bit, or have a warm bath. Others are not so fortunate, but I do believe in miracles. Memories of last year crept into my thoughts; sneaking her present under the Christmas tree, the …
