Author Archives: writerravenclaw

Imposter

Written for https://weeklyprompts.com/2023/11/22/weekly-prompts-wednesday-challenge-satisfaction/ Satisfaction of a job well done, Mary was proud of her finished book. Eighty-five thousand words-her characters were expertly crafted. She followed the beat sheet. It was a masterpiece like the works of Danielle Steel. What agents could she send it to? This time next year, she could see her own writingContinue reading “Imposter”

Contract

Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2023/11/26/sundays-six-sentence-story-word-prompt-290/ ‘Details are important,’ Ernie said, scanning his Christmas contract. ‘I will not con you; I wanted it all legal like. You don’t get how many elves leave after one session because of all the overtime.’ Dressed in his comfortable scarlet, the big man handed over his special rainbow pen. Yes, he knewContinue reading “Contract”

Survive

Written in response to https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ My signature song will always be ‘‘I will survive, by Gloria Gaynor’’. Recorded in 1978, I was thirteen. I remember singing (out of tune) with a hairbrush in my hand, singing the lyrics. The words reflected my mood. Not so much about the school I attended because by then IContinue reading “Survive”

Motherhood

Written for https://lindaghill.com/2023/11/24/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-nov-25-2023/ When I held my daughter in my arms, I was never afraid for her safety. Mostly because she was much bigger than most of the babies on the ward. She weighed nine pounds one ounce. In the nineties, they kept mum’s in until their baby gained weight. Following a period of tenContinue reading “Motherhood”

Friday Fibs

How would you use/continue these famous lines? 1. What light through yonder window breaks? That was Romeo. He threw a stone to catch Juliet’s attention and it smashed. 2. Alas, poor Yorick, he was hit on the head by a stone. 3. Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo? He is watching the footie, where JulietContinue reading “Friday Fibs”

Gratitude

Written for https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2023/11/23/reenas-xploration-challenge-308/ “ Wear gratitude like a cloak and it will feed every corner of your life. ”Rumi ‘Wear gratitude like a cloak, and it will feed every corner of your life.’ ‘Wear gratitude like a cloak, and it will feed every corner of your life,’ Martha said, an arm around Tabitha. The brightnessContinue reading “Gratitude”

Duplicity

Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/ Duplicity, the way politicians say one thing and mean another. It is one reason I have lost faith in our system. Those in power don’t listen to those without. When there is an election, they all promise to make it better. Once in they do nothing but go back on their word.Continue reading “Duplicity”

Celebrity Status

Last month, Britany Spears published The Woman In Me. Today’s question  https://jewishyoungprofessional.wordpress.com/2023/11/22/jyprovocative-question-11-memoir-thanksgiving-edition/ Have you read a memoir that surprised you? In what way? I am watching ‘‘I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here’’, where Brittany Spears’ sister is living in the Australian jungle with other celebrities. Some I don’t know as they are from realityContinue reading “Celebrity Status”

Mystery Tour

Written for https://weeklyprompts.com/2023/11/18/weekly-prompts-weekend-challenge-tour/ Going on a tour seemed a good idea to spend the day. A mystery coach trip, where you didn’t know where you would end up and they could be anywhere. Beth sat at the back with her husband. He was reading his newspaper, wondering what horses to bet on that day. AnotherContinue reading “Mystery Tour”