There was a tag thread going round a couple of weeks ago on asking people why they write. I got tagged a couple of times and realised there is not one reason for me. So I decided to do what any writer would: write them down!! Not just in any old way but in various … Continue reading Why do I write?
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Todd and the Christmas Party
(For those of you that don't know about Todd, may I suggest you look at a previous post titled Todd-Supervillain's Assistant. Basically, he is a personal assistant, to a supervillain, but not a very good one.) Here is a little extended Todd story for the holidays. -Todd, why aren't you inside? The party is just … Continue reading Todd and the Christmas Party
Shells of light- A mega prompt story
This week I decided to take the prompts from several twitter sources and combine them to create a short story instead of the usual tweet sized micro-fiction. Thank you to all prompt givers and I hope you like this! (#SciFanSat, #SciFiSat, #Satsplat, #SoYouWriteSat, #vss365, #BardBits) It had been days since the creature had cocooned itself … Continue reading Shells of light- A mega prompt story
Tempus Rock Extract 2
The chronometer started to crackle and whirr, the antenna was starting to rotate clockwise then counter-clockwise as it tried to lock on to the year Tobias had programmed in using the dials at the side. He waited, keeping hold of While who seemed to have frozen in place, his eyes wide as if he was … Continue reading Tempus Rock Extract 2
Time Echoes
The cramp in my legs was started to reach crisis level but still I daren’t move. It had to be soon. I was far too worried that I would spook it to move. I knew it was a ridiculous fear but I didn’t want to have to wait another 546 days or however long it … Continue reading Time Echoes
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
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 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
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