Books and Stories by Voinks the author
One disadvantage of being self-published is that you have no publishing company sending you gifts to celebrate the release of your new paperback. How wonderful then, to receive this in the post from a supporter. Fizz, chocolates and books. What more could you ask for? Only friends and a safe home- which is the …
Continue reading End of the Road Part 1 and Publication day gifts
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.
How long is a story? Although there are guidelines, it varies by genre and even the experts don’t always agree. You might say 50,000 words or a certain number of pages, but then there are Drabbles, exactly 100 words excluding the title, ones using 33 words, and a myriad of other forms. Add to …
This week has been somewhat manic, but also one of those times which makes being authorish worthwhile. I was delighted to ‘hang out’ with the Haphazardous Hippo, and the Unicorns were very well behaved. You can find out what I mean, and read the full story by clicking on the 'Hanging Out' link below. 😀 …
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 …
Anyone who reads my stories will know I do like a bit of silliness. Add in some Unicorns and you've got the perfect prompt. 😁 ‘Line up everyone. Take your places. ‘Petunia will you PLEASE remember you are in the second row, not the first. ‘Igor, I’m sorry but you’re just too big for this production, …
