This story is written in response to the AI picture prompt on the Afterwards blog. They had come looking for me again. No matter where we went, they came looking. Even when I made my own home, they came looking. Mother said it was because they didn't understand. But I think they're scared. I think … Continue reading Darla – a picture prompt story
Category: writing
Knock Knock (A Tempus Rock short)
This was written in response to MidWeek Flash Challenge No. 319 the final prompt! Please head over to Miranda's blog to see the picture that inspired this short and to see her work and previous prompts. I shall be going back and using some of the older prompts but thank you to Miranda for having … Continue reading Knock Knock (A Tempus Rock short)
Interview – Kayla Hicks (author of the Backup Superheroes)
This week we've another interview for you, this week with Kayla Hicks author of the Back Superheroes and many other books. Our chat focussed on the superhero series but do check out her links at the bottom for other of her works. And to whet your appetite, here's the synopsis for Book 1 of the … Continue reading Interview – Kayla Hicks (author of the Backup Superheroes)
Counting Sand – a midweek flash short story
This was written in response to the picture prompt for week 318 of #MidWeekFlash Challenge. You can find the picture and other stories here. ‘What the hell is this?’ He stood at the top of the stairs and looked down over the balcony at me. The only light in the stairwell came in through the … Continue reading Counting Sand – a midweek flash short story
Meet The Author – Sandy Stuckless
I have a veritable treat for readers this week! I'm going to be trying to get to chat to a few other indie authors and do some Q+A's so you can get the lowdown on how they write and their new releases. My first guinea pig guest, is Sandy Stuckless, a Cloaked Press stalwart who … Continue reading Meet The Author – Sandy Stuckless
Location, location, location
Travel around and about has been reduced the last few years, we won't go into why, but last week I actually ventured out of my home county and explored the wilds of Yorkshire. Now, me and the other half have some differing ideas on what constitutes a nice day out. His involve a lot more … Continue reading Location, location, location
Three word Thursday
Cloaked Press are offering up three word Thursday prompts every week over on the socials. (Catch them all here.) Last week the prompts were: spirit, distance and memory. I try and do them off the cuff and free flowing so here's what I came up with. Shock, it goes a little bit spooky. But is … Continue reading Three word Thursday
News! Ish
So, not a story this time. Not even inspired ramblings of an insane writer slowly trying to procrastinate instead of work. Well, the procrastinating bit probably is correct but anywho. No, this blog post I thought I'd talk a bit about what's going on in my writing world. First things first, August Shade and the … Continue reading News! Ish
Swamp Town holiday lets
WaysUnseen created a quaint little swamp town and now it just needs some adventures to go with it. If you sign up to his patreon you will get a full set of 1d3 events and encounters to go with the map but for those of us more interested in the story telling, here’s what I … Continue reading Swamp Town holiday lets
Summer of Speculation Release
Summer of Speculation 2023 has been released and is now available in ebook and paperback from Amazon. Convenient link here. And look at the pretty cover!!! But what delights will await you this time around? Well this year's edition has the theme of sidekicks. Initially my brain went yes! And then oh. And then um..... … Continue reading Summer of Speculation Release
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