Books and Stories by Voinks the author
One minute it seems months away, then before you know it the big day has arrived, the excitement is all over and there's winter to survive before Spring cheers us up again. In keeping with the season I changed my mind about the short story to write this week. I hope you appreciate the reason …
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A very short story this week, (which could be described as 'flash' fiction 😀 ), as I am working to meet deadlines for the books I am hoping to release by the Spring. This story might not be suitable for children. It was a struggle earning enough to pay the bills, find the rent and …
For anyone not familiar with the expression, it’s a humorous way of implying that something was obtained in a dishonest or not totally above-board way. I’m not trying to pretend I was an Angel but then I wasn’t the biggest villain in the world either. When I was a kid I got up to the …
I was discussing with a fellow author how housework, sleep and similar incidentals get in the way of important things like writing. She commented a SuperMum would even have time to rescue kittens, which inspired me to write this story. It was hard work being a Wonder Mum. Although I knew I was good at …
This might ring a few bells- and not just with authors. 😀 Oh the joy of leaving the business world with all its stress and politics far behind me. From now on I could be my own boss, working on my writing, creating wonderful stories and becoming a best-selling author. My name would be …
Inspiration for my stories can come from anywhere. Whilst on holiday recently I was chatting to a young lady, apprehensive about her upcoming final exams. Her Father wasn't helping matters by continuing to play loud band music when she was trying to study. Hopefully someone in a similar situation might decide on a different course …
What do you call a collection of authors? Havoc! 😀 As usual when a group of us got together a topic for a short story arose - in this case a mad, rebellious laundress. This is my contribution. OK I admit it. I was never much good at school and was always a bit of a …
