Books and Stories by Voinks the author
Music evokes memories, which gave me the idea of writing a series of short stories inspired by song titles. This song was released in 1969 but unfortunately, seems equally appropriate today. The year is 2525. A father and child are discussing history as they eat a meal together. ‘You mean they used to eat plants?’ …
Continue reading Eve of Destruction
As a change from my usual short story, I thought I’d make this week’s blog post about all things authorish. I love writing, get easily inspired with new ideas, and fortunately never suffer from the dreaded writer’s block. My only problem is juggling marketing, writing and keeping up with the outside world (which is my excuse …
Continue reading Book bloggers and ‘Story of a Country Boy.’
The UK are lucky to have the NHS, with junior doctors and nurses working unbelievably long hours, in stressful conditions for little pay. However, another hospital visit this week has opened my eyes (literally) 😀 to how a little common-sense instead of nonsensical regulations, could drastically improve the lot of both patients and staff. The …
I seem to have been in somewhat of a Theatre mode these past two weeks. 😀 Something different coming soon; if you have any preferences please feel free to leave a comment. Suggestions are always welcome for short story topics. Thanks for reading. ‘That went well, didn’t it? Apart from the end of course.’ ‘Yes, …
Picture the scene. You’re a lonely writer, slaving away by candle-light in a spider-bedecked freezing attic. (OK, I write fiction) 😀 And then you meet other authors slaving away by candlelight in their own… well you get the picture. And then, you don’t feel alone as you make new friends. And then, they ask you to …
The ability to read and write is often taken for granted, but have you ever stopped to consider what it must be like? Over the years I've know several people who for various reasons were illiterate, and it's helped me understand a little of the daily trials they face. Do you want to know which train …
It's been a great week. Not only was it my birthday, but I was a guest on Linda's Book Bag discussing Spirit of Technology , and to top it off, one of my stories has been accepted for the anthology 'Flashpoint' to be released by Clarendon House books shortly. You can read what Linda and I got …
