The end of one year and the beginning of the next compels us to do some sort of evaluation of the previous twelve months, together with looking forward to the twelve to come. As I wrote at the end of my previous post, I knew I had been busy but... read more
As the year comes to an end, I’ve been thinking back over all that’s happened in my writing life, and it’s been quite a year. So, hoping not to become too self-congratulatory (give me a shove if you think I am!) I’d like to reflect on my writing higlights ofJanuary... read more
Hope you all have a wonderful time at Christmas with lots of lovely: * food *drink * people * fun *sleep * reading * writing * ideas * walks * talks … * delete as appropriate or add whatever represents your personal slice of heaven. I understand some people enjoy... read more
As I sat down to write this post, I managed to spill nearly a full cup of coffee all over my desk, my paperwork, my skirt, and my lovely cream carpet (but thankfully not the keyboard). Having spent what now feels like a lifetime soaking up, mopping and drying, I... read more
The wonderful cover of A Flash of Fiction – an anthology of forty-two flashes selected from the entries for the first ever Worcestershire Literary Festival 2012 flash fiction competition and launched on Sunday with drum roll and fanfare. The arrival of the Queen of Sheba could not have been more... read more