by admin | Aug 20, 2011 | Blog
Inspiration from stories come from many different places. I was talking with someone the other day about my own story and my writing and about how I wrote a lot when I was in high school, even winning some awards for my writing. In the 15 or so years since I finished...
by admin | Aug 16, 2011 | Blog, Short Stories
This weeks exercise on Ink Paper Pen is using the word “Piqued”. Piqued: A state of vexation caused by a perceived slight or indignity; a feeling of wounded pride.tr.v. piqued, piqu·ing, piques 1. To cause to feel resentment or indignation. 2. To provoke; arouse: The...
by admin | Aug 13, 2011 | Blog, Short Stories
After having so much fun with the Ink Paper Pen writing challenge, I went searching for another one. I remembered that Leaf Journals has a story starter challenge each week. This week’s is My Greatest Achievement… Hand Made. Jimmy James loved creating things. All his...
by admin | Aug 9, 2011 | Blog, Short Stories
This is my first Words on Wednesday post – I thought I’d do it & see how it goes. I wasn’t sure whether to do a creative piece or just describe one of my characters – so I thought I would describe Jimmy James. Here goes – five minutes of writing! Jimmy James is a...
by admin | Aug 7, 2011 | Blog
As well as my kids book, I am in the process of writing a series of short stories that I’d love to have published as an anthology, or a series in a magazine, as well some non-fiction manuscripts. One of my Facebook friends posted links to Manuscript Monday and The...
by admin | Aug 3, 2011 | Blog
Over the last few months, I have been looking at publishing. As well as my kids book, I have a few other ideas buzzing in my head and have started writing them & looking at publishing. I had a talk with someone from the Victorian Writers Centre yesterday to talk...
