Right, let's get one thing straight. I'm not a font of knowledge, guru, mentor, person to be trusted with pointy things. I have had no writing training since high school so should be listened to 'with a pinch of salt' so to speak. Everything I say here are my opinions and things I find when … Continue reading He or me? The writers’ conundrum
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She Walks – a prompt short story
She sucked the colour from the land. She sucked the colour from the sky. As her bare feet carried her forward, the plant life around her withered and died. It was as if she was poisoning the very air that surrounded her. Black hair flowed around her face and down her back, tangled and knotted. … Continue reading She Walks – a prompt short story
The Kill Box- a seedling story
'Nothing's working,' I hissed as I checked on Sanya's wound. My mentor lay pale and listless but still able to smile. 'Your magic surpasses theirs.' 'I'm out of tricks Master,' I popped up to check their position. He coughed, 'Improvise, use your imagination boy!' I growled in annoyance, even now he chastised me! Glancing at … Continue reading The Kill Box- a seedling story
Nowhere to go but down (Conclusion)
If you missed part 1, click here. She quickly glanced round the room, only picking up the key details. She had landed in one of the guest bedrooms. It was very functional, none of the lavish adornments you might have expected. Clearly, the prince had priorities when splashing his cash and guest's comfort was not … Continue reading Nowhere to go but down (Conclusion)
Nowhere to go but down (Part 1) -a prompt story
A new fallen snow had added complexity to the situation. Hard to not leave footprints across the roof. It was not a situation she had accounted for, which was unsurprising seeing as it hadn't snowed on this planet for 4 orbits of the star. 6 and a half old Earth years give or take. After … Continue reading Nowhere to go but down (Part 1) -a prompt story
The Mission- a prompt short story
Memories came rushing back. What I had done leered up at me in full technicolour. My chest tightened; my insides wound themselves in painful knots as I struggled for air. Warmth spread frm the hands laying on my back. I could feel at least five of them. Until then, I had barely even registered there … Continue reading The Mission- a prompt short story
Panicky and peculiar
She sits playing with her bracelet, twisting it and tying it up in knots. Her eyes never lingering in one place for too long - don't want anyone to think she is staring, or not listening, or listening too hard. Under the table her hands whirr. She can sense them watching, studying her although never … Continue reading Panicky and peculiar
Nowhere to exit- a short story
"How you gonna play this?" Carlos' voice crackled over her earpiece. The system never worked quite as well when in flying space. "Thought I might play this one by ear," she smiled, imaging Carlos' expression as he heard that one. Her hands moed across the touchscreen dials as she brought the ship close to the … Continue reading Nowhere to exit- a short story
What is Steampunk?
I've been talking about doing this post for a while but to be honest I've been putting it off because it's just such a broad subject. I love steampunk, and I'm enjoying writing my own first foray into this genre but I want to make sure I do it justice. I've had several people ask … Continue reading What is Steampunk?
Why Writing Is Like Being An Avenger
A bold opening gambit I know but stay with me. I had this epiphany the other day. Recently, I blogged about the reasons I write and they were varied and relatively sane. And then I saw the new trailer for Avengers Endgame and realised something new. I'll warn you now, I love the MCU (not … Continue reading Why Writing Is Like Being An Avenger
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