Books and Stories by Voinks the author
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 …
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I would like to wish you all a very Happy Easter. In typical British fashion it's been pouring with rain non-stop here, which reminded me of the things you tend to do when you're stuck indoors. There's lots happening on the publishing front at the moment. For me, writing is the easy bit; it's everything …
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 …
The ability to read and write is often taken for granted, but have you ever stopped to consider what it must be like? Over the years I've know several people who for various reasons were illiterate, and it's helped me understand a little of the daily trials they face. Do you want to know which train …
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 …
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, …
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 …
