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From Tourmaline’s Halloween Challenge

Thankfully Rory is okay with meeting later. As promised I stay at home with Charlie. We busily spend the day getting our cottage ready. By the middle of the night, everything is done. Cobwebs in corners, rats in holes, and our ancient owl in the window. We’ve had our stuffed owl since my mother wasContinue reading “From Tourmaline’s Halloween Challenge”

For #SundayPoser

I learnt French at school, and at one point I could read in French. Now I wouldn’t be able to write in French. I can remember a few phrases, count up to twenty, and ask how much something is. Another language I have learnt is braille. I supported a student with a visual impairment. ToContinue reading “For #SundayPoser”

Sunday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again

Barbara Craven studied her notes, before she pushed herself up to the stand. It was a few minutes before she spoke to the witness. Time stopped in its tracks. ‘You have told the court that the defendant would have to use excessive force to kill the victim, but looking to Mrs Whitman, who isn’t aContinue reading “Sunday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”

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Music From Jazz, rock and roll, easy listening and many more – music is the beat that makes the world go round. I was born in the sixties, but the types of music I like do not match with my era. Being the youngest child I listened to songs from my brother and sister’s era.Continue reading “https://justcasualread.wordpress.com/2021/10/10/october-a-to-z-prompt-jcra2z-letter-of-the-day-j/”

From #FOWC –

Stoic She walked past the park in a stoic manner knowing they were following her. Any minute now they would call her names. Sticks and Stones she would say, out loud. It was something her parents had told her to do. Sticks and Stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me. TheContinue reading “From #FOWC –”

#WriterRavenclaw’s Saturday Poetry Challenge

My challenge to all the wonderful writers out there is to write a poem about seasons using this picture. It can be anything from a Haiku, to a Sonnet or even free verse. I don’t mind, but let your creativity shine. This is mine Spring ever forward, Our days are lighter until winter turns themContinue reading “#WriterRavenclaw’s Saturday Poetry Challenge”

From Word Prompt – A Six Word Sentence

#6WSP Triple trouble, will make life bubble.

For 2021 Halloween Challenge

‘You took your time last night,’ Charlie said, as I walked into the kitchen the next night. I had slept for almost ten hours, and woke up to the smell of the Zombie pie cooked to perfection. Just on the right side of over done. ‘Got talking to Rory, he can tell quite a taleContinue reading “For 2021 Halloween Challenge”

My Take on #WQWWC

Never in my wildest imagination did I think I was going to be part of something so cutting edge, but next week my play is going to be filmed for VR360. I am so excited. It is my first commissioned play, and will be professionally edited to be seen on a headset. On the firstContinue reading “My Take on #WQWWC”

From Weekend Writing Prompt

Brushl Her mum brushed Stacey’s hair as she couldn’t look away from her reflection. Long hair was transformed into two plaits. This was the right time to talk. Reveal what had been happening at school. ‘Mum,’ she said, as the blue ribbon reflected the mood within. ‘What is it honey?’ It was time to revealContinue reading “From Weekend Writing Prompt”