Stella’s story. Part 4

That was my life for the next few weeks. It wasn’t that Marjorie was cruel; she made sure I had plenty to eat and drink, gave me lots of cuddles and cleaned my bed regularly but didn’t understand this was not my home. I was used to my freedom and being able to wander at …

Stella’s Story. Part 3

After a nice snooze I yawned, stretched and left the comfort of the cushions to examine the house, and particularly the garden as I needed to attend to calls of nature – and I don’t mean keeping the birds in order. Marjorie was still asleep in her chair, but the door leading into the kitchen …

Stella’s Story Part 2

For those of you who read Part 1 last week, the sad news is that Stella is still missing. Although I’ve never met her, my heart goes out to her owners who must be yo-yoing between hoping every suspected sighting will bring her home, to despairing how time has passed and she has not returned. …

Forgotten Friends

I originally wrote this as a submission for a short story competition under the title ‘Heritage.’ When it didn’t win, I thought I would share it with you here. Although it’s fiction, there are certain elements of fact involved, but I’m not telling you which bits. ‘I don’t understand these computer things, Judy and I’m …

George and Mary

Is it sad when a comedian laughs at his/her own jokes or is it a sign they are actually funny? As you might know by now, as well as my published books, I also write short stories in a variety of genres. Although they are fictional, many of them have a basis in fact as …

Val’s Tales – Not fade away

Our overseas competition winner, GB Miller has selected ‘Story of a County Boy’ and a copy is winging its way across the pond. With all the excitement of the prize draw I forgot to mention the storycast for Not Fade away. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tz-ZkHRJIrs&t=146s Before you follow the link to listen, you might need to have the …

The allotment Part 1 and blog changes

There was some really useful feedback last week, which I'll be taking into consideration when revising the blog format. Thanks to everyone who responded and messaged me. After a very busy week, here's the first part of the traditional short story for you to enjoy while I work out why and where the traditional set-up …

Summer Changes, Winter Tears and George and Mary

I'm delighted to announce that my latest book 'Summer Changes, Winter Tears' is now available on Amazon in both eBook and paperback formats. Summer Changes, Winter Tears paperback UK Summer Changes, Winter Tears eBook USA Although basically a Romance, the story includes nostalgia from my first visit to the Mediterranean island of Malta, and the …

Save the last dance for me

This song was recorded in 1960 by The Drifters, and is another in my song title series of short stories. Tissues at the ready.  We met when she was 15 and I was 19. Teenagers with raging hormones, but despite the ribbing from my friends I instinctively knew Rose was the girl for me. We …

Dinner Time and Curled up with a good book

This week seems to be all about the foxes. They got in on the act when they sneaked into my guest spot with Michelle's book blog 'Curled up with a good book.' You can read about it here: Meet the author guest post Although Rosie turns up regularly, I haven't seen Chico for a few …