https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/ As I sit here to watch Strictly, my digestives and coffee on tap, I dream of wearing a beautiful ballgown, twirling around in a lap of the ballroom, our victory for all to see. If they ever wanted a a member of the public, they would always choose me.
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Thursday Test – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again
‘I don’t need time off – it’s just a stomach bug I picked up. I’ll be as right as rain tomorrow.’ She willed him to return to his office, but he lingered at the door for far too long. Had it only been a couple of days ago when Thomas was in her arms? AsContinue reading “Thursday Test – A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”
Word Prompts
https://fivedotoh.com/2021/08/12/fowc-with-fandango-blunt/ Your Daily Word Prompt – #Garrulous – #YDWordPrompt August 12, 2021 This was originally written on August 12th last year, and is part of https://fivedotoh.com/2022/08/12/fandangos-flashback-friday-august-12th/ Two word prompts, one story – blunt and garrulous In the Dark ‘Stick to what you’re good at. You’ve been given a great opportunity as a food critic, and yourContinue reading “Word Prompts”
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From word prompt – One-liner- Wednesdays – An inspirational quote. When life is like a bowl of lemons – make lemonade with them.
Word of the day challenge – Grizzle
https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2021/08/10/grizzle/ I pulled the first grey hair I saw, but that only made a grizzle more, In the past, I’ve coloured, dyed, my frazzled hair to auburn red, to disguise, the fact I was getting older. Now my grey is getting bolder. Each strand shouldering the rest. I no longer pull them out. In fact,Continue reading “Word of the day challenge – Grizzle”
Wednesday Web – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again
Laura closed the diary, replaced the half empty box back on its shelf. It had been a wild few months with Julie and that was just the start of it. She relaxed her shoulders; thought about all the times they snuck out. Teenage years to be proud of. Chapter Fourteen Elizabeth What possessed her toContinue reading “Wednesday Web – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”
Fandango’s word challenges – Fallible and Flash fiction.
https://fivedotoh.com/2021/08/11/fowc-with-fandango-fallible/ Faceless flames, refusing to be extinguished, lit the sky with a intolerable heat. I felt useless. A firefighter for ten years, there was nothing I couldn’t handle. When I retired, I was glad to turn my back on the fear. My dream, a little farm away from the city, and I was close toContinue reading “Fandango’s word challenges – Fallible and Flash fiction.”
Writing, Reading, and the link between them.
I have seen posts on social media where this question is asked – do I need to read to be able to write. My first instinct is to say yes, you do need to read to be able to write. The link between great story telling, and reading a great story, are in the sameContinue reading “Writing, Reading, and the link between them.”
Tuesday Toll – A snippet from It Won’t Happen Again
‘I will pick you up from the cinema about 8:20,’ Julie’s dad said, as they left the car to go in the cinema. As they walked over the bridge, Laura looked over at the swans, grouping up at the edge for a piece of bread. They reminded her of the parishioners, lining up for theirContinue reading “Tuesday Toll – A snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”
Word Prompts – Adhere and Pertinent
https://onedailyprompt.wordpress.com/2021/08/10/your-daily-word-prompt-pertinent-ydwordprompt-august-10-2021/ Pertinent http://fivedotoh.com/2021/08/10/fowc-with-fandango-adhere/ Adhere ‘I adhere to the pertinent rules of living, of that there are just three, Love, understanding, and laughter are enough to make self doubt flee.
Writer Ravenclaw 