11. Rags to Riches. The Bonds Keeper was a squat bald man whose appearance reminded Janey of a hippopotamus. His grey skin had a glossy sheen and his bulbous dark eyes were too close together. His lower jaw jutted out and a single tooth protruded over his upper lip. Janey thought it made him comical. …
Writing Tips Wednesday – Hook & Hold
Every Wednesday I’ll be sharing some hints and tips about how to improve your writing. These are basic things I have learned over the years, from writers websites, published authors and constructive feedback from friends, family and online pals. There is an argument that fiction writing cannot be taught because it comes from talent alone, …
The Survivors – The Country Code
Jamie held his slingshot in his lap and stared out across the dark field. His sister was asleep in their tent, her gentle breathing comforted him. It had taken her over an hour to fall asleep and before that she was worried about leaving her brother alone to keep watch. If the bad men came …
What’s Pink, Green & Fluffy?
Hey there dear blog reader! I want to share a few photos with you that show my love for clouds and quirky scenes from Cambridge. If I lived near the ocean I'd spend a whole lot of time snapping away at the changing weather as it rolled over the sea. However, being stuck inland isn't …
Arcane Insane – Part 4
9. Muck & Spit. The old steel mills stabbed into the night sky like rusting teeth from some long dead mechanical beast. Janey stayed close to Mojo, heeding his warning of things in the darkness that snatch and steal trespassers, even night dwellers. The train tracks wound between old buildings, huts and forgotten steam trains. …
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