National Young Readers Day is celebrated during National Young Readers Week on the second Tuesday in November every year. The event's roots come from the "BOOK IT!" program, created by Pizza Hut in 1984 after an initiative created by Ronald Reagan to remind Americans...
As 27th October was National Tell a Story Day in Scotland and the UK, I thought I would share a story I wrote some time ago. It is perfect for the time of year when spirits rise on All Hallows Eve. I hope you like it. Let me know in the comments. MAKING MY PRESENCE...
At last month's writers meeting we were given a writing prompt of - a broken chain in a forgotten room. This is the story I wrote. Let me know what you think? Love Lost Harriet’s hem brushed across the wooden floorboards, the moonlight casting light and shadow across...
I had the great honour of authoring this children's book about a local woman, whose life was phenomenal in every sense. Helen Lavender raised a large family and kept a small holding, volunteered thousands of hours of her time to many organizations, was a Councilor, a...
I'm excited to share I am included in this fantastic romance anthology. With twelve incredible authors creating stories for your pleasure, it is certain to be a hit! With a surprising mix of sub-genres there will be plenty to read for every romance reader. Make sure...
Photo by Suzy Hazelwood on Pexels.com As many of you know I love writing prompts. These can be an image, a beginning sentence or a series of words to incorporate into a story. Today I am asking you to give me a prompt, I will then create a special narrative just for...
What sparked your interest in writing? I have had an interest in writing since before I can remember. When I was younger I would play with toys like legos or bionicles, during that I would make up backstories and battle scenes for all of my many characters. This then...
I'm often asked how do I come up with the ideas. I think this post may be of interest to writers and readers alike. One thing that sparks my imagination is a writing prompt. This can be a selection of words, a picture, the starting sentence, or a title. Recently I was...
I hope you enjoy this short story I wrote using several prompt words. Photo by Kasonya Wilcox on Pexels.com Cake Excellence George had dreamed of winning this particular competition for years, now was his moment to excel. He stood anxiously awaiting the judge’s...