So it's December. The month after the one before. Most people are feeling the stress of Christmas coming up but a large group are feeling the relief that December brings. November is over, and therefore so is Nanowrimo. Whether you hit the 50,000 word target or not, you can now go back to writing at … Continue reading Reflections on Nanowrimo
Todd- The Supervillain’s Assistant
Over the last few months, I have become a feverent follower of some writing prompts on twitter. There are daily and weekly prompts for all genres and styles of writing; from ten word storys to sci-fi from puns to haikus. I happened upon the SuperheroSaturday weekly prompt and started on a week where the prompt … Continue reading Todd- The Supervillain’s Assistant
Identities
I stood watching the cabin burn. I felt strangely empty. I’d been here for two months trying to figure out my next step and this morning the decision had rather been forced. I had just arrived back from getting more supplies. The walk to the nearest town was not a short one but it was … Continue reading Identities
NaNoWriMo update! Or the inane ramblings of a writer.
Hello there! I've decided to take a couple of minutes away from the Nano WIP to update you all on my progress. In a word: slow. The NaNoWriMo dashboard has very helpfully just told me that I am currently 4830 words behind where my target should be to hit the deadline. Eeep! I am taking … Continue reading NaNoWriMo update! Or the inane ramblings of a writer.
Bad Day At Tempus Rock- Nanowrimo
This is the prologue of the story I am currently writing as my Nanowrimo project. If you would like to see more as we continue Nanowrimo, leave a comment below! Prologue It was time to leave. Jason took one last look around at the Berlin Wall before traipsing off to find a quiet alleyway somewhere. … Continue reading Bad Day At Tempus Rock- Nanowrimo
The Road Not Yet Travelled
They always asked him what he was doing. Why he hadn’t settled somewhere, gotten himself a job? Why did he keep moving, travelling across the country aimlessly? Only he wasn’t aimless. He had no idea where he would end up, but he knew where he was going. He felt the tingling sensation on his forearm … Continue reading The Road Not Yet Travelled
The Ghost With No Name
This flash fiction is written in response to a creative writing ink prompt. It is also expanded from a tweet micro story which was a response to #SinisterSunday and #SoYouWriteSat Mike pulled up to the side of the road. It had been over an hour since he’d passed another car and longer than that since … Continue reading The Ghost With No Name
NaNoWriMo – Yikes
So, we are nearing the end of October and it can only mean one thing.. Hallowe'en. Well, yes Hallowe'en... Christmas is nearer. Ok, fine. Yes Christmas is nearer... The clocks change in the UK and everyone complains about how dark it is now. Yes. All of those things. Are you done? Right, thank you. I … Continue reading NaNoWriMo – Yikes
Abhorrent Apparitions- an October Writing Prompt
Written inresponse to a writing prompt on Putting My Feet In the Dirt. This is a continuation of Malachi's story, picking up from the Haunting of Harold Hemmings. How long ago had it been? Fifty years, sixty? Malachi still remember the havoc the Butcher of Fontwell had caused after he had been murdered by the … Continue reading Abhorrent Apparitions- an October Writing Prompt
The Haunting of Harold Hemmings-October Writing Prompt
Written in response to a prompt on Putting my Feet in The Dirt blog. This story follows on from the House of Howls. Again, this story was written in the ten minute time limit with no editing time so please forgive any clumsiness! Malachi sat on the floor, eyes shut and legs crossed. He sensed … Continue reading The Haunting of Harold Hemmings-October Writing Prompt
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