K. S. Moore

Tag: Short Stories

  • Flash Fiction: The Crowd

    The crowd surge forward. They all wear blue. Despite the uniformity, I pick out faces. Each expression is unique. I focus on a young man – his brown eyes are round and expectant. His childish complexion gives him a glow. I don’t want to see him dashed.

  • A Writing Whirlwind

    I feel like I’m caught up in a writing whirlwind at the moment. Lots of words are swirling around me – some, taking the form of poems, some, stories and many, (although sometimes it feels like not enough) are combining to take the shape of a novel.

  • Editing, Character Sketching & Workshop News

    I’m in the middle of editing two pieces of work that I feel have a lot of potential. The first piece is a short story, set against a flourishing landscape. I falteringly call it a love story, but it’s primarily about self discovery and challenge.

  • Heart Strings Extract for Valentines Day

    Heart Strings Extract for Valentines Day

    I decided to post this romantic extract from my short story collection: Heart Strings, in honour of Valentines Day. ‘Teachers in Love’ is a love story (obviously) and the one part of the collection which fits that genre completely.

  • Story Wise Creative Writing Workshop

    Story Wise Creative Writing Workshop

    The Story Wise Creative Writing Workshop is back! This time, taking place in Clonmel and Dungarvan, offering people the chance to learn to write a short story in a day!

  • Heart Strings Extract: Rewriting Christmas, a Festive Tale

    Heart Strings Extract: Rewriting Christmas, a Festive Tale

    In festive tale: ‘Rewriting Christmas’, a cynical writer (Bill) battles with his publisher and self appointed publicist Teri. Teri cracks the whip from behind a polished facade of vanilla lipgloss, spicy perfume and empty air kisses.

  • Heart Strings Extract: The Move

    Heart Strings Extract: The Move

    ‘The Move’ is about a bitter rivalry, brewing between two residents in a small Irish Town. Having lived in London for ten years, Tina has returned home to live in a remote cottage, left to her by a great Aunt.

  • Heart Strings Extract: Roadtrip

    Heart Strings Extract: Roadtrip

    This Romantic Adventure completely reflects my love of the beach. I grew up near the sea and would often head down to the water’s edge when I needed some thinking time. ‘Roadtrip’ is about taking that time out with a best friend and discovering that the relationship may be deeper than first thought.

  • Heart Strings Extract: Magic and the Modern Witch

    Heart Strings Extract: Magic and the Modern Witch

    Magic and the Modern Witch was inspired by childhood memories of ‘Clyne Gardens’ a park situated just minutes from my home. My elder sister used to make up stories about the various buildings within the park.