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CHAPTER FOURTEEN ELIZABETH The elderly owner, not afraid to wear mis-matched clothing, of “Books Galore” was always a pleasure to see. Her top was a flowery number, with printed daffodils and her trousers a bright purple. She always greeted her customers with a flushed face and a friendly wave. Elizabeth had spent a lot ofContinue reading “Tuesday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”

CHAPTER THIRTEEN MARTHA Martha watched the entrance to the visiting room. As each partner, Mother and child sat down, she wanted to edge around the walls and escape back to her cell. When she had first made the request, for a visitation order, to see Elizabeth, she thought her judgement was correct, but now allContinue reading “Monday Snippet – From It Won’t Happen Again”

CHAPTER TWELVE LAURA Laura, who had been worried about how the other prisoners treated her mum, couldn’t stop thinking of the worst scenario – she was vulnerable from other prisoners, not only because she allowed Thomas to treat her so badly, but because it sounded like Chris protected her from the worst. There were women,Continue reading “Sunday Snippet – From my book ”It Won’t Happen Again”

Martha looked down to her lap and then back to Helen. ‘Yes, she’s my daughter. I didn’t understand why she was so angry with Thomas. Chris helped me to see it from her point of view. On that last night helped me write a letter. I told her the reason why I couldn’t take Buddy.Continue reading “Thursday Snippet – From my book – It Won’t Happen Again”

CHAPTER NINE MARTHA Bars at the window and locks at the door, but even if they weren’t there, Martha had no urge to flee. The officers had been kindness itself. She had been offered another cell. However, she didn’t want to run away. Her voices would only follow her back. From a little gap inContinue reading “A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”

Not willing to do as instructed, she fixed her legs to the floor and stared at the open doorway. Another officer would walk through at any moment. They would say that Chris had been taken to hospital. Tell her it was all an elaborate joke. She felt a sharp scratch. The muscles in her armsContinue reading “Friday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”

CHAPTER EIGHT MARTHA Waking up with the sounds of keys in the lock and bright sunlight through the bars in the window, early mornings were the best part of life in prison. There was a bird on the tree outside. It would signal the day in, without the need for any alarm clock. Martha reluctantlyContinue reading “Wednesday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”

Miss Prentice, there before the fight got out of control, positioned herself between them. It was only when her radio was lifted, that Chris reached for Martha’s offered arm. ‘Sorry Miss, we’re all good I promise,’ Chris said. ‘I tripped down the stairs, and Chris was worried that’s all.’ ‘Steph, I’d advise you to stayContinue reading “Tuesday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”

CHAPTER SEVEN MARTHA ‘Now ladies, I want you to focus on what your feelings are today. Whether they are joy, sadness, anger, or fear, let the paint brush do the talking and get it down on canvass.’ Chris giggled at the back of the class. Martha couldn’t help joining in. What would a few splatteredContinue reading “Sunday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”

CHAPTER SIX    MARTHA For the first time since Martha had got married, her own choices were made. From choosing what to wear in the morning, to important decisions such as selling the house, she started to take control. She couldn’t personally make a profit, but Laura, as her next of kin could. Not thatContinue reading “Saturday Snippet – From my novel It Won’t Happen Again”