An Obsession
Dear Reader, Today I want to talk about obsessions. Obsession əbˈsɛʃ(ə)n/ noun noun: obsession the state of being obsessed with someone or something. “she cared for him with a devotion bordering on obsession” an idea...
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A Micro Fiction: Wings
Away to their left, a flight of cockatoos lifted from the gums and swung a pink cloud over the road and into the sun-burned bush. She watched them go, shielding her eyes and savouring...
A Micro Fiction: Dosage
After “The incident” they’d taken Fran away, and now Eve was stuck with an identity confused bonsai plant.
A Short Story: Wilder
Wilder is a novel idea I’ve had floating around in the back of my thoughts for a long time. I’m quite fond of it, but with Extinguish and Riverwood being my current novel projects (and another one or two stories floating in the wings of those), I decided to turn it into a short story instead.
Micro Fiction: The One Sentence Exercise
Dear Reader, One of my favourite things at University was writing exercises that got you thinking either about sensory techniques, or about the craft of writing. One of the last exercises I remember doing...
Micro Fiction: Springs
They lay on a queen sized bed, side by side, yet not touching. ‘How’s this one feel? It’s big.’ ‘Yeah, it’s okay.’ ‘Too big?’ ‘It’s okay. Could you move over?’ ‘Nope. Anything other than...
A Micro Fiction and a Short Story
Week two of my Writerly Aspirations is here and with it, two new stories. While I am still striving to meet my ten chapter quota, and my reading quota, I am happy that I’ve...
An Inkling of Magic
Dear Reader, I like to keep records of things that connect with me on some deeper level than just enjoyment. You’ve seen me mention Big Magic already, and you’ll no doubt see me mention...
Micro Fiction: The Trolley
I suggest several options: either return it yourself, take it up with God, or consult your local witch council – whichever you prefer.
An Aspiration or Two.
Wanting to write – really wanting to write – means shutting up, sitting down and actually doing it
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