Having just completed a final draft of Simon Goes to Camp, I was hoping the story would no longer be as relevant, having written the last draft in 2018. That’s me … Continue reading →
I open my eyes, realisation that I am still here. My stomach rumbles and I move my tongue in an attempt to moisten my mouth. It is dark, the room, … Continue reading →
Ellie drifted in and out of sleep on Mike’s shoulder during the hour long trip to her mum’s house in Doddington. Each time she was nodded awake by a bump … Continue reading →
After her phone call with Mike, Ellie went to Morgan and explained the events of the past couple of days. Morgan sat impassively nodding and harrumphing at certain parts of … Continue reading →
Kate’s morning sickness was beginning to subsided and she began to feel better, falling into a relaxed daily routine. She would get up and make breakfast for Ryder before he … Continue reading →
More editing, and even more changes. I resorted to some recreational reading this week and despite it being a light read it had some excellent examples of tension. Megan Crane’s … Continue reading →
On Saturday morning Kate nervously got dressed into the white silk slip dress she had ordered online for the special day. She couldn’t believe she was getting married it was … Continue reading →
We had an interesting session at our writers’ group last week. We meet up to critique each others work. On this occasion I took in a piece of work from … Continue reading →
“Hey, mum. It’s Kate. How are you?” Kate asked into her phone. “Oh, Katie. Where are you and when are you back? I need to let D.I Thompson know. Your … Continue reading →
Ryder had brought down a tray of scrambled eggs for breakfast. Kate quickly searched the contents of the tray for her juice but she couldn’t see the bottle. Her gaze … Continue reading →