Why three? Well, I'm greedy. But if I could have three wishes for next year they would have to be these... 1. To have the ability to make small talk... I would love to talk to people without having to go through a huge rigmarole of trying to find something interesting and failing. "So how… Continue reading Three Wishes…
Month: December 2013
Ideas…
I tend to write myself into an idea. Even the Dark Crystal Author Quest involved me tapping away in order to find a story within the world they had created. Sometimes inspiration comes from an image and sometimes a word... Suddenly the idea is there, glowing but just out of reach. I then use my… Continue reading Ideas…
The Dark Crystal Author Quest
I did it! I have submitted. Everything is crossed. Now I think - tea to celebrate....
Best Days? (an idea for a book)
People always told me as a child that my school days would be the best... Really? Then I can safely say that the rest of my adulthood is going to be worse than hell. My name is Colleen Norton (you have to say that in a Micheal Caine voice - it only works that way).… Continue reading Best Days? (an idea for a book)
Cover Art
I am bringing out a book of short stories in the new year for the kindle and I've been working on the artwork. I've come up with this... Nightmare Pencil crayon If you really love it then go HERE to buy it as a print, card, magnet or mouse mat. Otherwise just enjoy. 🙂 I have… Continue reading Cover Art
Art and all that
I have finally done it and create a deviant art page. I've also added a journal which will be about my illustration. I'll try to pop a button on the side bar to give everyone access, otherwise you can find it HERE. Thanks. 🙂
Wish I was there…
This is a piece of flash fiction and not based on real events. We were dying. Mostly of water deprivation, and dehydration is not the best of deaths. Firstly it hurts. Or maybe that was the starvation? I'm not certain. By the time we found it we were all hallucinating. I spent my time in my mind,… Continue reading Wish I was there…
Best day ever
I'm not sure if I have had a best day ever. I've been thinking about this post and I don't remember a day that has filled me with complete happiness. Or rather, I can't remember a day since I was a child. That Christmas present that you have wanted for a good six months and… Continue reading Best day ever
Happy Christmas
Happy Christmas to all! I hope your holidays are brilliant and filled with good food, family and warmth. x Twas the Night before Christmas Poem On, Comet! On, Cupid! on, on Donner and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!" As… Continue reading Happy Christmas
Creating a world
I am writing a piece as part of the Dark Crystal Author Quest. So at the moment I am immersed in the Froud's world of Gelflings, Skeksis, urRu and Landstriders. The Author Quest is looking for a writer of a prequel and the person who wins gets a publishing contract and a fair amount of… Continue reading Creating a world
Kate Murray 