Monday Mystery – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again

Plates were handed out, full of little cakes and triangle shaped sandwiches. Drinks were carefully supplied. Martha joined Thomas by the mantlepiece. She surveyed her front room. Each piece of furniture sparkled from her lemon polish. The maroon carpet was hoovered. Not a speck of dust could spoil his night. Their three-seater, leather sofa, andContinue reading “Monday Mystery – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

Indie Review – Sweet Entanglement

Sweet Entanglement, by Drew Greenfield, is a romance about Andy Ravel and Nicole Durand. This is the second book in a series. With the first book Sweeter than Wine being the first instalment. Even though I didn’t read the first book, I found the backstory easy to follow. I don’t generally read romance, but IContinue reading “Indie Review – Sweet Entanglement”

Sunday Snippet of It Won’t Happen Again

Guided into the front room, with a hearty slap on the back from Thomas, Martha knew she had made the right decision. Seconds later, Thomas was back by her side. Each time the door knocked, they stood at the door together and greeted everyone in. ‘Good evening Mrs Whitman,’ Mrs Carmichael said, none of herContinue reading “Sunday Snippet of It Won’t Happen Again”

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TWO HURRAH PETULANT ‘I was never this bad,’ I said. My mum looked at my thirteen year old, who was now folding her arms like a petulant toddler. Before the words were even spoken, I knew I had lost the battle. ‘You were worse. From the age of two you stomped and thought life unfair.’Continue reading “https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2021/07/25/three-things-challenge-670/”

Weekend Writing Prompt #219 – Vivid

My first vivid memory is sitting with my dad – he smelt of extra strong mints. He was talking about his experiences as a paratrooper in the second world war. He remains to this day, my hero. Not just because he gave me the freedom I have today, but because he was a good man.Continue reading “Weekend Writing Prompt #219 – Vivid”

Saturday Start Again – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again

She turned towards Thomas and could see that they finished their conversation. He motioned her to join him. Right on cue, she folded the cloth around the bottle and returned it to her bag. ‘I have to go, but I will see you both next Sunday.’ Martha wished she could spend some more time withContinue reading “Saturday Start Again – Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

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What’s in a sign? Danger, deep water – someone must have planted it there in the first place. It can’t be that deep can it? I wade in towards the sign. My mates are whooping from the river bank. My legs treading water, I want to turn back, but I don’t want to look likeContinue reading “https://crispinakemp.com/2021/07/21/crimsons-creative-challenge-141/”