Category Archives: Snippets – It Won’t Happen Again

Even as an adult the shadows strangled the light. It had been three years into their marriage, before Laura could sleep with it off. The sound of his voice followed, she joined him in the kitchen. Martin had already made a cup of tea. From the biscuit tin, he brought out a full packet ofContinue reading “Sunday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”

Chapter three Laura As Laura turned the pages of Tabitha’s favourite book, familiar words calmed her frayed nerves. It didn’t seem that long ago she was a slip of a thing in uncertain arms. With Martin’s encouragement, she rang her mum. Within half an hour, a proud grandmother had ventured into the hospital ward. ForContinue reading “Saturday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”

‘Nanny!’ Tabitha’s cries brought her to her senses, as she tried to keep her emotions together. ‘Sorry love, Nanny was getting tired,’ Martha attempted a brief smile. ‘Nanny, please may I go on the ladybird?’ ‘Of course.’ Martha gently picked Tabitha up and planted her on the ground. She tried to keep up with herContinue reading “Daily Snippet”

August 3rd, 1986 Martha traced her fingers over her new daughter’s blonde hair and the tune her father used to sing just slipped inside her thoughts. Within minutes of her birth, she had named her Laura – a name they had agreed on together. A beautiful name for a faultless baby. She had ten tinyContinue reading “Back in Time – Martha flashback”

I wrote my book to show that domestic violence is never okay. At the back of my book are numbers that you can call if you are ever in a toxic relationship. I’ve decided to share them here too. Refuge – 0808 2000 247 Cut it out – posters found in salons, where staff areContinue reading “You are stronger than you think”

If you are like me and prefer a quiet holiday, reading a book, then why don’t you give mine a try. Read about Martha. Why does she stay? Will she listen to her daughter? Does her husband’s affair provide a reason to leave? All these questions and more will be answered if you buy aContinue reading “What are you doing today?”

Martha’s life with Thomas seems perfect. He buys her flowers every time they argue. Makes sure she is warm when they go to church on a Sunday. Neighbours admire their strong marriage. She strives for perfection, but finds only control. If you want to read on from this snippet of my book – visit AmazonContinue reading “Chapter Two – If you want to read on . . .”

‘Mum, where on earth did you find Buddy?’ ‘In the loft.’ ‘I thought you got rid of it.’ ‘Never, you loved it and so did I.’  Tabitha eagerly reached for one of its paws. ‘I love you Nanny – Buddy welcome home!’  It was only when she hugged her granddaughter that she faced her daughterContinue reading “Snippets of my book It Won’t Happen Again”

I hesitated at the entrance of the church because of him. It was full of Thomas’s friends and family. Apart from a few distant cousins, I had hardly any sitting on my side. It was the only time I felt any real nerves. Lucy said there was no shame in walking away, but the weddingContinue reading “Instalment two of It Won’t Happen Again”

I’ve read great books from our fellow Indie authors but just finished one that simply blew me away. Please consider reading @WriterRavenclaw ‘s “It Won’t Happen Again.” On Amazon. Important subject that the author handles masterfully. I couldn’t put it down! Thank you @KMcgivens for your kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed my book.