Doctor Helen Stapleton Psychiatrist at Reading Women’s Prison Witness for the Defence Doctor Helen Stapleton, who was about to give evidence, and Martha thought of all her sessions so far. Uncomfortable in her presence, she had worried about giving too much away. Their first meeting felt like she was being pulled in many different directions.Continue reading “Tuesday Trials – A Snippet From It Won’t Happen Again”
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Marketing
I saw a post about book sales, which got me to thinking about my own lack of skills. Writing a book seems easy compared to getting sales for my book. At times I feel like this one man band. Author, Blogger, and business entrepreneur. Doing all of this and working at the same time. ToContinue reading “Marketing”
#FOWC and Word of the Day
She was shocked when she opened the envelope and saw that it was written in a familiar hand. It had been years since she even thought of his name. Mark, once her best friend, walked out on their friendship twenty years ago. ‘Anything important?’ My daughter asked. ‘Just bills,’ I said. Lying didn’t come naturallyContinue reading “#FOWC and Word of the Day”
Revised Chapter One – In the Dark
This is the revised first chapter of my manuscript – In The Dark. IN THE DARK CHAPTER ONE ‘Can I confirm this is Sarah Masters.’ ‘Speaking.’ This wasn’t the voice I thought I would hear. ‘This is Detective Stiles, from Slough police station. Can I ask, are you alone?’ ‘Yes, I am. Is it aboutContinue reading “Revised Chapter One – In the Dark”
https://fivedotoh.com/2021/10/12/fowc-with-fandango-dirty/
Piling the dirty clothes into separate sections (whites, cotton and wool) Rachel sits in front of her new machine. It has so many buttons and dials. Why did change bother her so much? But, her old washing machine was perfect, and she didn’t want to lose an old friend. It is important to have aContinue reading “https://fivedotoh.com/2021/10/12/fowc-with-fandango-dirty/”
From Three Things Challenge
Quizzical, Riot, Roast We always had roast on a Sunday, but my mum’s attempts were very much like school dinners. When I was a child my nephew used to stay the weekend. We had beef slices (cooked in their own bags) roast potatoes, and tinned carrots. For pudding we used to have apple pies andContinue reading “From Three Things Challenge”
Another Prompt, Another Post
https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/ QUESTIONS (Two ‘seasonal’ and two plain today) What is the scariest game (board or on-line) you ever may have played? Probably Monopoly. Hours of fun, hotels and arguing who rolled a five instead of a four. Discussions with my nephew about cheating (both of us were both as bad) and me losing all myContinue reading “Another Prompt, Another Post”
For Tourmaline Halloween Challenge
The night of the Halloween party finally arrived, and like a cauldron of mixed spells, I was a mess. The cobwebs needed replacing, and the bat I brought for the occasion decided he wanted to hibernate. Nothing was going right – I was convinced nobody would come. Charlie tried her best to cheer me up.Continue reading “For Tourmaline Halloween Challenge”
Monday Message – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again
Opening Statement for the Defence Now it was her defence barrister’s moment in the spotlight. Martha refused to even lock eyes with Barbara Craven, who was now standing face to face with the jury. Her memories of the moment her life changed were still impenetrable. They tangled into an incomprehensible heap, as her lifeblood drainedContinue reading “Monday Message – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”
https://fivedotoh.com/2021/10/11/fowc-with-fandango-radioactive/
Radioactive Forgotten fire fighter suits cling together. Discarded, desperate to be heard. Their brittle bonds submit an eerie Morse code. Years have passed, silent screams no longer considered. Thirty-four years, and counting. Still radioactive. Their charred cloth bitter against the deep mound. Lives lost to a force of nature with unlimited power. A beast, unleashedContinue reading “https://fivedotoh.com/2021/10/11/fowc-with-fandango-radioactive/”
Writer Ravenclaw 