There it is again. Can you hear it? Fluttering on the edge of your consciousness, cyclically streaming through your mind - that one idea or image lurking around, howling at you like an old fishwife; and yet, it keeps getting pushed aside. Perhaps we over think it and decide it’s not a strong enough concept … Continue reading The Shadow
Month: September 2013
The Constant Notebook
I was typing away, completing some changes to a couple of stories, when my computer froze. I tried to reboot it, but it would not respond; I switched off the power, but it did not start-up again. The end had come for my laptop of six years. I went shopping for a replacement and purchased … Continue reading The Constant Notebook
A Bit of Poesy, Just for Fun
Books are a huge part of a writer’s life. We love our books. I wrote this small piece while looking at the numerous manuscripts stacked on my shelves and remembering the many times I rearranged my collection. I also thought it might be a fun way to baptise my new tablet by posting this as … Continue reading A Bit of Poesy, Just for Fun
Waking Sleeping Journals
I saw a post on a lovely blog by a gifted aspiring writer who decided she was going to take on the challenge of keeping a diary for a certain amount of time. A few weeks ago, I spent a day reading old notebooks and journals - some were only half-full, some had only had … Continue reading Waking Sleeping Journals