Books and Stories by Voinks the author
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 …
When my wife, died loneliness set in and the days stretched endlessly before me. It was not easy getting old, but I decided to write my memoirs before it was too late. Apart from the odd touch of arthritis I was in good health for my age, but recently had tended to forget things. Merely the …
I love writing in various genres, but somehow the stories usually end up with my trademark quirky twist. This one originated from a dare to write a pure romance story; being so close to Valentine's day is seemed an appropriate date to post. Did I succeed? Read it and judge for yourself. She had the …
