“You spend all your time up here staring at that page.” “I’m writing. That’s part of it.” I placed the pen back on the table forcibly and looked up at him, trying to make my expression as pointed as possible. “Don’t you have to put the pen on the paper?” His arms were folded over … Continue reading Fictional Failures
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When We Believe
They told stories by the bedside and legends around the fire. A thousand eyes lit up with awe and wonder The possibilities danced in the air, unbound by imagination In the sun, they ran and charged, fighting evil and doing good All in our name as they took on the mantle They ran to the … Continue reading When We Believe
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
Shadow Monsters- a prompt flash fiction
When I was small, I disliked the dark. Wondered about all the things lurking in there. Did they want to hurt me, eat me or worse? What did they look like, where were they from? I would run across my room in the middle of the night. Leap back into bed so nothing could grab … Continue reading Shadow Monsters- a prompt flash fiction
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
Distractions – musings of a writer
So, it seems like it's high time for a writing update! And what is the content of this blog post about 'writerly' topics. Umm. Dunno. I guess that's it. I've had a lot more time on my hands lately and in the lead up to this I, and others around me, thought woo more writing … Continue reading Distractions – musings of a writer
Voiceless – prompt poem
They all talk, I look on and open my mouth It shuts again quickly, I listen instead Try as I might I cannot join in Despite the words that shout in my head No time like the present, you’ve a right to be heard My stomach twists as I gear up to speak Then … Continue reading Voiceless – prompt poem
Illusions in the sky- a prompt short story
A prisoner of spiteful, infantile gods, she was trapped in the heavens. The years had passed casting doubt over her memories. What had it even been like on Earth? Her time among deities had allowed her to absorb a hint of their power so she carved out her own corner of the sky and crafted … Continue reading Illusions in the sky- a prompt short story
Out of Sync (A Tempus Rock short)
“What in the name of the Empire are those?” “One, will you quit with the Empire, two, you’re the brains, you tell me,” Jason moved closer to one of the figures. They were perfect human forms but you could see nothing of them. The one nearest him lifted an arm. Quickly he backed away as … Continue reading Out of Sync (A Tempus Rock short)
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