Social media and ‘orse piddles

It suddenly struck me my Aspects series was complete, and I had nothing written for this week. Should I discuss the meaning of life? Rattle on trying to flog you my books? No, let's just have a whinge. 😀  It’s been a funny few weeks/months. It should have been an exciting time with the release …

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 …

Paranoia Virus Part 3

The final part of the short story. A figment of my imagination, but truth can be stranger than fiction.   It was the first time a Code Red had been implemented, so it must be serious. It also meant with Geoff being away from the office Mandy wouldn’t be able to tell him about her discovery. …

Paranoia virus Part 2

The second part of the story posted last week.  I had hoped to have it finished today but the unusual circumstances of current life got in the way. 😀 ‘Geoff, have you got a minute? There’s something I’d like to discuss with you.’ 'I’m due at a meeting shortly, Mandy. Can it wait until this …

Aftermath- When will we ever learn?

I was delighted to receive some expert advice from best selling author and podcaster Nick Stephenson on how to improve the layout of the site. This will be an ongoing project over the next few weeks, so if something looks weird or no post appears, please bear with me. With some help from Santa and …

Eve of Destruction

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?’ …

Book bloggers and ‘Story of a Country Boy.’

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 …

The New NHS and ABC review

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 …

Final encore

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, …

The End

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 …