Time for a bit of Friday Flash once again. This is one I wrote originally in response to a Friday Fictioneers prompt – an image of snow – and then extended for my writing group (prompt Spider). Just one that fell out really. Gingerbread Kisses Harold Snow wiped his hands down his apron and admired … More Friday Flash: Gingerbread Kisses
I decided to give this one a whirl. Sounds fun! A word prompt to get your creativity flowing this weekend. How you use the prompt is up to you. Write a piece of flash fiction, a poem, a chapter for your novel…anything you like. Or take the challenge below – there are no prizes – … More Weekend Writing Prompt #146: Epoch
Rating: 5/5 Blurb (from goodreads): On a dark midwinter’s night in an ancient inn on the river Thames, an extraordinary event takes place. The regulars are telling stories to while away the dark hours, when the door bursts open on a grievously wounded stranger. In his arms is the lifeless body of a small child. … More Book Review: Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield #amreading #bookbloggers #readingrecommendations
I’ve missed a couple of weeks, but I’m back with a little Friday Flash from the MacBook. This is another story written for my writing group. I’ve held on to it thinking I might offer it up to be published elsewhere, but actually I’d just like to share it now. Inspired by mothering life…again 🙂 … More Friday Flash: Spilt Milk
Rating 5/5 I’m writing this having just put the book down and therefore with a swelling heart, which is often (though not always) the case in the moments after I finish a good book. Time usually makes me a little more critical, but I’ll honour this book with a review from within its beautiful presence. … More Book Review: Gullstruck Island by Frances Hardinge #amreading #bookbloggers #readingrecommendations
Rating: 3/5 I got really excited about In Other Lands by Sarah Rees Brennan, when I stumbled across it on Goodreads. After deciding it was clearly a must-read YA fantasy and something I should read for research and for fun, I bought a second hand copy immediately. Sadly, it didn’t quite live up to my expectations, … More Book Review: In Other Lands by Sarah Rees Brennan
Here’s this week’s story from the MacBook. A short one written (again) for writing group and inspired by my mothering as many of my stories are! I’m liking the Friday rhythm I’m finding here, so I’ll be making this a regular slot. Friday Flash Fiction for a little alliterative satisfaction! Back next week! ________________________________________________________ Always … More Friday Flash: Always is a Long Time
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