The Sincerest For Of Poetry
Apprenticed To My Mother
Walking Into Trouble
Dead Flies and Sherry Trifle
The Last Will Of Sven Andersen
Booms And Busts
Buster & Moo
Salisbury Square
My Father and Other Liars
Life In A Conversation
Life, in a Grain of Sand
Life In A Flash
Category Archives: short story
An Opening For Garfield Popsicle #shortfiction
It was the sort of day when nothing happened. Not that Garfield Popsicle minded days when nothing happened. No, what he really didn’t like were those days when, having not happened, nothing continued to happen. Because that meant it was … Continue reading
When Gratitude Is Hard To Come By
I mentioned I had written a short story for this month’s Marsha Ingrao’s Story Chat series. In case you’ve not seen it, here it is. Hope you enjoy it. The Ealing Invincibles are a wandering Sunday soccer team, formed in … Continue reading
Keeping Mum #shortstory
This little piece was written as a guest post for Esther Chilton’s blog. Esther, among her many other talents, is my editor for all my books. If you’ve read any of my books and been delighted not to be distracted … Continue reading
A Talking Cow Goes Into A Church…
I’m planning on a few days away from blogging after tomorrow, so this is a penultimate short story. I can’t really explain this one… The Reverend Whilman Wontee felt so tired it was a miracle he was able to focus … Continue reading
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The Advent Calendar #shortstory
This is the second part of my short story, first published last year Gilly looked awful at breakfast. ‘I had the weirdest dreams, about you and me and chocolate.’ ‘Shouldn’t eat cheese late at night, Mum.’ Emily forced a smile … Continue reading
The Advent Calendar #short story
This is a Christmas story in two parts that I wrote last year but enjoyed so much, I thought it worthy of a repeat. Part 2 tomorrow ‘What is it, Mum?’ Emily Smith, fourteen, looked up from her book. Gilly, … Continue reading
Eileen Pentangle And The EcoWarriors, Part Two
Part two… The previous hex called on by the denizens of Broadstairs involved the eradication of certain antisocial types, mostly those who avoided the tennis club and drank instant coffee. It was a significant cull, put down by the authorities … Continue reading
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Eileen Pentangle And The EcoWarriors
The above is a picture I took on Friday. We’ve been at a civil partnership ceremony and weekend party for some old friends in Broadstairs in Kent. On Friday morning, we checked into our B&B and took in the marvellous … Continue reading
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The Perils Of Animating Wood #writephoto
This week’s #writephoto is this ‘Of course I’m cross. Bloody furious if you must know.’ Oodle Knotbeam glared at Barke Saprising. ‘Look at me.’ Barke sighed. Once upon a time carving a living sculpture led to praise, thanks even. You … Continue reading
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Cool Water (v2)
You kindly reviewed this story and gave me some great feedback; here’s a revision. I’d be delighted if you could have a look and see if you prefer this version or if you think there are improvements; I should add … Continue reading
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