Story Wise: A Short Story Workshop
It’s official! I’m branching out into Creative Writing tuition starting with a Short Story Workshop. For those of you still humming and hawing about whether to book a place here are a few ‘Story Wise’ secrets to give you a flavour of the workshop . . .
Writing Inspiration: Wormshead and Other Seascapes
I’m currently writing a short story which has led me to reflect on writing inspiration. It’s a roadtrip adventure with a touch of romance and features an artistic free-spirited heroine and her male best friend, a laidback, wisecracking sidekick.
Romancing the Bric-a-Brac
Why am I only now finding out that the traditional 2nd Wedding Anniversary gift is cotton? I could have got clothes, I need a Summer wardrobe, that’s if we’re getting a Summer this year (don’t want to jinx it!) What I did get for my anniversary though was a glorious sunny day trip to a…
May Day and The Hokey-Cokey
I’ve discovered a great antidote to this miserable weather. It’s singing a ludicrous song at the top of your voice. An example of how this works: I was driving back from a Customer Service class yesterday, scowling at the rain and muttering. I had to find a distraction to my imminent madness. I…
Memories of a Multicoloured Mullet
I was at a 21st birthday party on Saturday and it started me thinking about my own celebrations a few (aherm) years ago. Instead of looking a vision in pink with glittering gold heels (as Saturday’s birthday girl did) I wore leather trousers, a zip top and a bright red and orange ‘Toyah’ style wig. …
Comedy in Tragedy
I began a First Aid course last Saturday and was introduced to ABCs. ‘A little late in life,’ I hear you cry but in the First Aid world ABC refers to Airway, Breathing and Circulation. See, I listened, I may yet be able to save somebody’s life if the panic doesn’t engulf me and send…
Between a Rock and an eBook
I’m very proud of myself this week, having simultaneously published an ebook and walked across rocks. Now, ‘walking across’ may not sound as impressive as climbing but believe me there was some risk involved and it was to my life! Ok, that may be a slight exaggeration but these were hardcore rocks and slippery to…
Ghost Writer ebook Launch!
It’s true, my first ebook is live and available to buy from Amazon! ‘Live’ seems a bit of a contradiction in terms considering the title but I’m sure the ghost won’t complain! He will probably just be grateful for the chance to have a platform from which to spook people with 😉 . I wonder…
Paper Heart, a Poem
