Occupations and ‘How to Market your book.’

Something slightly different this week. Follow the link at the bottom of the story and it will all make sense. ‘Pay attention, ladies. Next week you’ll be leaving this school which has seen you grow from girls into young adults. We have tried to teach you not only the three Rs, but the ethos of …

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Trick or Treat

It's a shame when bullies turn a fun tradition into a frightening experience for the elderly, but beware - sometimes all is not as it seems. 😀  ‘Did you get the box of sweets as I asked you?’ ‘I told you, we’re getting too old for all that rubbish. Anyway, the kids round here are …

‘Weird and Peculiar Tales,’ Remembering, and Laundry fairies.

It’s that time of year when ghosts walk, ghouls wander the earth and laundry fairies get up to mischief. Wait, that doesn’t sound quite right. All will be revealed, but first a very short story. Remembering. Even though I hadn’t visited the house for over fifty years, I found my way easily along the pitch-black path …

Family Tree

Have you ever tried to trace your family tree? If you go back far enough you could discover your ancestors were royalty, or more likely convicts. 😀 It's a theme woven into the book I'm working on at the moment, provisionally entitled 'Murder of Changes,' which I hope to release early next year. Meanwhile, here's …

The Road to Hell

The news lately seems to be full of the plight of the homeless and various addictions. Those of us with a reasonable standard of living might wonder how people can end up in such dire straights.  Perhaps it's easier than we think.  It didn’t start off that way. Everyone enjoys a drink, don’t they? A …

Voice of a clown

This story was inspired by a clown with a golden voice. I wasn’t particularly bright at school. Maths confused me, sport was not my forte, my class mates laughed at my accent, but they did laugh. Speaking little English it was hard to settle, and every day was a trial. My life changed the day …

End of the Road Part 1 and Publication day gifts

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 …