If I dye my hair what does it matter to you? Does the colour offend? Did you even have to look? Would you remember this in two days’ time? If I read this book, what does it matter to you? Did you hate it as a child? Does the message scare you? Will you … Continue reading What does it matter to you?
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Reflections (A Short Story)
They said I had an over-active imagination, let my brain run wild with the stories in my head. My grandparents thought I’d had enough of books, filling my head with stories, time to let me go out in the real world. They didn’t understand that’s where it all came from. I sat by the stream … Continue reading Reflections (A Short Story)
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Tramlines – a prompt flash fiction story
It took Eva a few seconds to notice Lyle was no longer by her side. She should have noticed when she stopped hearing his disapproving noises. She stopped and turned back to see her about a hundred yards back on the path. No wonder he’d let her carry on talking this long. She marched back … Continue reading Tramlines – a prompt flash fiction story
Single suitcase in the hall – a prompt flash fiction story
This story was written in response to Putting My Feet in the Dirt's April Writing Prompts https://puttingmyfeetinthedirt.com/2020/04/01/april-writing-prompts-3/ “And you want me to find out whose it is?” Eva stared at the case that had been dumped in the middle of her desk. Her paperwork had been folded underneath, she could see one of them crumpled, … Continue reading Single suitcase in the hall – a prompt flash fiction story
Doorways – Midweek flash fiction challenge
It’s impossible to escape. I haven’t been back in years but still it lurks in every puddle, every river, every stream. You look into the water and you see your reflection, most people do. To most people the other place is locked away, inaccessible. But once you been, it is forever unlocked, even if you … Continue reading Doorways – Midweek flash fiction challenge
Blending – #NYR2020 flash fiction entry
Here is my entry to the #NYR2020- New Year's Revolution Flash Fiction Event. My theme word is evolution I had tried all avenues open to me. They had stolen everything, including my pride. But it was time for a new approach. In my current form I was helpless, pathetic. But I had the tools to … Continue reading Blending – #NYR2020 flash fiction entry
Where all tracks lead (a prompt short story)
“How have I never seen this before?” Jon picked his way carefully through the undergrowth, making sure not to put his feet through the gaps between the wooden struts. He wasn’t overly familiar with the hill but he was pretty certain he’d have noticed a railroad track. “Because you’ve never been here before.” The figure … Continue reading Where all tracks lead (a prompt short story)
Idea generation
Today in my writing group, we all brought prompts to the table. We'd been discussing the problems of coming up with ideas, especially if there is a theme at work so we decided to play with it. We brought a range of things: letters, photos, objects, story dice and I brought a song. In turn, … Continue reading Idea generation
Retrospective
So, I started this blog and my new writing habits about a year ago. Before this point, I had written but nothing had ever seen the light of day. So, I thought perhaps it’s time to think back and take stock of what’s happened. I started off starting a twitter account and religiously writing twitter … Continue reading Retrospective
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