Originally posted in June last year and today for https://fivedotoh.com/2022/06/24/fandangos-flashback-friday-june-24th/ Do you start writing your novel with the weather or is it Pathetic Fallacy? In my mind, l it is a bit of both. Most writers today will avoid starting their novel with the weather. However, in historical texts, Pathetic Fallacy – where the weatherContinue reading “Author Advice – Do you start a novel with the weather?”
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Tuesday Trouble – It Won’t Happen Again – snippet
Martha was glad to see him in a good mood. Chatting confidently to his boss, and his wife. Convinced that her guest was looking at her strangely she had a strong suspicion that they had met somewhere before. ‘This is my boss Simon,’ Thomas then turned to the woman with him, ‘and his wife Susan.’Continue reading “Tuesday Trouble – It Won’t Happen Again – snippet”
Monday Mayhem – A daily snippet of It Won’t Happen Again
It was easier to concentrate completely on Tabitha. She was pointing to a packet of white buttons on the shelf. ‘Nanny, will you buy me some sweets? I’m so hungry.’ A fifty pence was retrieved from her purse. It was handed to Tabitha, along with the packet of white chocolate buttons. ‘Thank you, Nanny.’ TabithaContinue reading “Monday Mayhem – A daily snippet of It Won’t Happen Again”
Sunday Starter
Martha found loneliness the hardest to bear – it caused the days to become endless, filled with mundane tasks, waiting for Thomas to come home. On numerous occasions, she had come close to answering Laura’s repeated texts and calls but changed her mind at the last minute. A dinner party gave Martha something else toContinue reading “Sunday Starter”
Saturday Special
The weeks passed, and Martha made sure that she behaved as a loyal wife should. Nothing was too much trouble. She would never refuse Thomas’s requests. His tea was always ready the moment he came in. The house was always in order. At their next neighbourhood watch meeting, with her tongue firmly bitten, Martha wasContinue reading “Saturday Special”
Friday Favourite
Put back in its hiding place, Martha retrieved her gardening gloves. Those leaves wouldn’t sweep themselves up. On the kitchen table, her mobile trembled. On the caller ID was Laura. A deep breath in, Martha answered the call. ‘Hi, Laura love.’ ‘You’re out of breath.’ ‘Just been gardening that’s all,’ Martha whispered. ‘It was lovelyContinue reading “Friday Favourite”
Author Advice – Titles
When scrolling through social media, I always see writers asking about what would be a great title for their book. They can write a whole novel, but find it difficult to find its name. My latest book ‘It Won’t Happen Again’ was originally called Behind Closed Doors. At first, it seemed a fitting title, butContinue reading “Author Advice – Titles”
Thursday Tale
This is my post from 17th June last year. I have reposted for https://fivedotoh.com/2022/06/17/fandangos-flashback-friday-june-17th/. Each time Thomas would take control, she would take it back. That way her marriage could survive like the roses in her garden. The sturdiest of all her plants. Summer heat or temperatures below zero – they could survive it all.Continue reading “Thursday Tale”
Author Advice – First drafts
There is a famous saying – everyone’s first draft is rubbish. It’s true. Even the greatest authors in the world will not write a perfect narrative first time round. Whether you type on a computer, or write by hand – let the story guide you. Don’t worry about the mistakes that inevitably will be there.Continue reading “Author Advice – First drafts”
Wednesday Woes
She yanked out the plug. Water, smeared with her blood, disappeared. It held her attention for a few seconds before she slowly became aware of the dampness between her fingers. With the cotton pressed deep inside her palm, Martha crashed to the floor. She didn’t care about the beige streaks on her blue nightdress,Continue reading “Wednesday Woes”
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