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: writing
Little Helpers #flash#writingprompt #shortfiction
‘I hate this time of year, you know.’ ‘I’m not listening, Elvis.’ ‘I don’t ask to get picked, Ernie, but I always am.’ ‘It’s a privilege, you know. Errol’s never had a turn.’ ‘He can take my place, any time.’ … Continue reading
Nano – What To Do About That Urge: Six Lessons #nanowrimo #writing
(the images are from my garden; I cannot believe the colour that has extended into November) National Novel Writing Month is an exercise in many things: patience, persistence, imagination, robust typing skills. To arrive at November 30th with 50,000 words tucked away is … Continue reading
Posted in miscellany, nanowrimo, short story, writing
Tagged Nano, NaNoWriMo, prompts, short story, writing
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Choosing Isn’t Easy
I hosted a small writers’ retreat this weekend gone. Each of us was at a different stage in production of our latest work. In my case I’ve been editing the sequel to my first book. That edit finished on Sunday … Continue reading
And The Winner Is…
I don’t do many competitions. It’s something to do with confidence and chutzpah and ego (a lack of the former and an instinct that tells me not to pander to the two latter imposters) but Dan Alatorre’s Word Weaver contest … Continue reading
Posted in competition, creative writing, miscellany, short story, writing
Tagged creative writing, short story, winner, word weaver competition, writing
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Duelling Gardens #gardens #competitiveurges
While this post wanders hither and yon, on the subject of my apparently dwindling competitive spirit, I’ll populate it with pictures from the garden today. There is a link – sort of – at the end… I’m a bundle of contradictions, sometimes. One … Continue reading
Posted in competition, experiences, gardening, gardens, miscellany, thought piece, writing
Tagged competitive spirit, family, gardens, generosity, philosophy, writing
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Book Update #amwriting #buster&moo
It has been a while. Buster & Moo, the next book off the presses is complete, edited, cover finalised in all its forms and I’m ready to go. So I just have to format the lovely little thing and launch … Continue reading
Posted in Buster and Moo, novels, publishing, writing
Tagged buster and moo, novel, writing
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Buster & Moo – an update #amwriting #novel
‘The rehomer led in a stocky, predominantly white male. On his ears and flank he had large brown patches. “The brindle one has kennel cough so unless you really wanted to wait for her, I thought I’d bring the next … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Books, Buster and Moo, creative writing, novel in instalments, novels, pets, writing
Tagged #amwriting, Buster & Moo, editing, novel, progress, publishing
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Limes are the sourest fruit #mondaymotivations #shortstory
Esther Newton’s Monday motivation prompt is Flaskback It was just a party, a few friends. ‘Come,’ they said. It’ll get you out.’ I refused. Twice but then, well, I had to some time, didn’t I? People are kind. No comfortable … Continue reading
Posted in creative writing, flash fiction, prompt, short story, writing
Tagged Esther Newton, flash fiction, flashback, microfiction, monday motivations
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When mummy knows best #microfiction
Jane Dougherty’s picture prompt is The Painful Truth Dearest Priscilla, I had to write to explain why I am currently on the way to Gretna. As you know, I’ve been walking out with Reginald for six months, despite mummy’s reservations. … Continue reading
Posted in creative writing, microfiction, miscellany, prompt, writing
Tagged flash fiction, Jane doughtery, microfiction
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Through a glass, darkly #flashfiction #carrotranch
And we’re off; another Charli Mills prompt. There’s a lot to be said for reading Charli’s posts that lead to the prompt. She’s battling leaks and homelessness and red mud and a strange if compelling landscape and all the time ponders … Continue reading
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