The daily prompt has asked what I want to do before I die? And my answer has to be - I don't know. Six months ago I'd never have thought I'd end up sitting at a computer and writing a blog having had one book published and two deadlines for another two. Yet, here I… Continue reading Dust in the Wind
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Sexy…
When I describe my characters and I want them to be sexy I tend to focus on one element. Maybe it is the line of their legs or their hair, or, in guys, it has to be their forearms and torsos. But am I using my own experiences? Well, I know that every male lead… Continue reading Sexy…
The Disaster
"God, you're gorgeous," Pete slurred breathing fumes of stale beer into Liz's face. "Thanks," Liz said, and then added, I think, in her head. Pete pushed out his chest and grinned. "So, I think you are really pretty..." I can hear a but, Liz thought. "Have you ever considered losing weight. Just a couple of… Continue reading The Disaster
When Will I Be Famous?
It was the tune I listened to walking the dog. I good beat and a steady tune. When Will I? When Will I Be Famous? But in truth, for me it was just a beat. I have no intention of becoming famous I want to be unknown. I want to walk around without recognition. Maybe… Continue reading When Will I Be Famous?
Two characters and my sense of humour
This is part of a screenplay I have been working on for a children's film. These two characters, Mrs Rosen and Mrs Martin, came from my sarcastic sense of humour. And I just love them. If I am in a bad mood than a scene with Mrs Rosen and Mrs Martin bring a smile to my face. The… Continue reading Two characters and my sense of humour
Summer
Spring came and is not roaring through our smallholding but whimpering through like a kicked season. For me it is passing with a blur. All I seem to do is write and dig, dig and write. Not that I mind. At this time of year I am waiting for things to germinate, and for stories… Continue reading Summer
The door within a door
It's small, only a foot square, and it isn't for us. Instead, the four-legged friends use it. The bang as it closes signals an intruder. Small legs scamper away from the dogs who cry in surprise when they find spines not fur. Limping back they press noses into my hands looking for reassurance. Wonder as… Continue reading The door within a door
May contain nuts
Frank was peckish. He knew he ought not to be but it was turning out to be a hell of a day. In the morning he had been called into the bosses office. "Sit down, Frank," the big man had said. Frank assumed he had a name but he'd always called him boss. Now he said… Continue reading May contain nuts
Life
What rules do you follow? Do you have a code of conduct? Do you wave at strangers just to make them smile? I do. And most wave back. I smile when I can. I am as kind as possible, in fact most class it as one of my faults. I trust too fast and fall hard when people… Continue reading Life
Soul Mates
I know something is missing A hole, a nothing It ought to be something But nothing works. I tried chocolate but it only filled my waistband. I went on to cake, Same happened, a size up. I signed onto a date site, looking for friendship, maybe more. No joy, except someone looking for easy going… Continue reading Soul Mates
Kate Murray - Cleaver 