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Maven – Word Prompt from Fandango

A marvellous maven, that’s what her colleagues called her. Stephanie was a leader in her field. The first doctor, who performed an intricate surgery, where all the organs were transplanted at once. At home, in her million pound flat in London, inspiration felt muted somehow, and the only thing to stop her fear was wine.Continue reading “Maven – Word Prompt from Fandango”

For Weekend Writing Prompt

From The Times, there is a crossword, that will flummox a reader or two, their clues are often ambiguous, and your brain cells are all in a stew. So if you value your sanity, leave it till you are given the clues.

Wedding – Page Boy

Charles stood behind the bridesmaids, a pageboy head to toe in blue pulling at his little bow tie Did he think he could sue? His price a few choice chocolates with the peppermint inside a can of orange fanta would soothe his wounded pride

FOWC – Inspiration

Today’s word is “visceral.” A fear of change, but this visceral fear couldn’t be shaken loose. No matter how hard Sheridan tried to use the facts to stop feeling so worried, they rushed at her when she least expected it. It was only a new job, but she had gone through the interview, and herContinue reading “FOWC – Inspiration”

For Word of the Day

The Word of The Day is PISMIRE. “The whole situation is a blooming pismire,” James said, his voice raised several octaves higher. This was the tenth meeting of the brewery’s budget for the next year and they were no further in saving any money. “I don’t hear you come up with anyway of being able toContinue reading “For Word of the Day”

For Fibbing Friday

1. What is a flagon? A flag is on a flag pole (Obviously)2. What is acnestis? Arc – nest – tis is Latin for where penguins huddle together for warmth. 3. What is a halfpace? When writing a novel, half pace is when you take a rest from editing and drink wine instead. 4. WhatContinue reading “For Fibbing Friday”

Throwback Thursday #24 – Commercials and Jingles

Thank you Maggie for your brilliant prompts. There have been times when commercials have been better than the actual films and series on television. Especially in the summer, where producers don’t even care and will put on repeat, after repeat, after repeat. One of my favourite commercials is the instant mash – Aliens laughing asContinue reading “Throwback Thursday #24 – Commercials and Jingles”

A Little Bit of Love

Grannie’s was always her favourite place to go on the weekend when it was raining outside. In the cupboard under the stairs there was a plain cardboard box. Inside, there was a treasure trove of fun. Along with a selection of board games, which weren’t even plugged into the mains, there were puzzles, colouring books,Continue reading “A Little Bit of Love”

#FPQ – Where Will I Be?

Fandango asks, where will we be in five years. In five years I will be over sixty, and cannot see me working where I am past that age. I have a really good pension from when I worked at Royal Mail, when I reach 60. I would like to be able to retire, and concentrateContinue reading “#FPQ – Where Will I Be?”

Word of the Day – Perplex

Perplex Patience is the teacher’s aim, but . . . easy to perplex a student’s brain. Remembering Shakespeare’s punchy prose purpose has been juxtaposed. Every sentence extremely muddled Xanthippe’s scolds, bursts their bubble.