Books and Stories by Voinks the author
A prompt on a writer's group about childhood memories brought to mind funfairs on the town common when I was a teenager. I didn't expect it to take this turn but as usual the characters took over with an ending I wasn’t expecting. I was lost. As it had been over forty years since my …
Continue reading Childhood Memories
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 …
Sometimes the story behind the novel can be a source of interest. With this in mind I decided to write an occasional blog explaining the background to one of my published books. The first describes how this compilation of short stories with a fellow author came about. After the publication of my first book, my …
Continue reading Weird and Peculiar Tales -The Story behind the book.
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 …
There's always one friend or relative who comes up with a weird idea of what would make a suitable present. This story was inspired by a prompt from a writing group where a favourite aunt forgets to check the small print before pressing the 'Buy now' button. 😀 Dear Aunty Bessie. Thank you so much …
Inspiration for new stories can come from anywhere. A photo of a gentleman's club in the days of prohibition and an advert for tracing old friends set off this train of thought. I nearly didn’t recognise her. Could this be the same plump little girl with fly-away hair who followed me around like a puppy …
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 …
