Written for https://weeklyprompts.wordpress.com/?p=14800&preview=true ‘If he has a label of autism, then it could follow him,’ Clara said, watching her boy construct a pyramid out of Duplo bricks. Usual, his talent for seeing the impossible made possible was pure inspiration. ‘It could help him get the support in school. There is no shame to diagnosis. HeContinue reading “Label”
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Appointments
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2024/03/06/one-liner-wednesday-detriment/ To the detriment of getting an appointment at the doctors; they always want you to ring at 8 in the morning, and 12 midday – don’t they understand, for people who work, they are the most inappropriate times? That is how my doctor’s work anyway, and even when you can phone them,Continue reading “Appointments”
Ravenclaw
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/sunday-poser/ As my blog name suggests, I could write effortlessly about Harry Potter. I have watched every film at least ten times. I have read every book the same amount of times. My daughter was the same age as the main protagonist when it was first published. I read to her before sheContinue reading “Ravenclaw”
Bob – Marla’s Story
Bob MARCH 2, 2024NEWEPICAUTHOR How the story started by Marla“No.”“But, I want you,” he whined.“That means nothing to me. I am not a USO Girl and you’re not the military,” she said sternly. I’ve given you my response.”“It’s not fair. I want this! No, I need this, and I want you to do it with me!”“You want freeContinue reading “Bob – Marla’s Story”
Fact
Written for https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2024/02/28/its-thursdays-six-sentence-story-link-up-79/ ‘You hit the nail on the head, and my … finger,’ Sam said, wrapping it with a towel. ‘Sorry, I warned you I was terrible at DIY.’ Sam glanced beneath the covering, the scarlet bruise growing like a plum. He would have let out some swear words, if it hadn’t been forContinue reading “Fact”
One and Only
Written for https://fivedotoh.com/2024/02/20/fandangos-story-starter-137/ It was five in the morning and Carla still hadn’t received the phone call from her husband. He said he would ring when he got there. Scrolling through her contacts, she rang him again. ‘This person’s phone is switched off, please leave a message at the end of the beep.’ She calledContinue reading “One and Only”
The Thirteenth Girl
The Thirteenth Girl, by N V Peacock, is an intriguing read. Dee is an unusual protagonist because she suffers from a psychiatric illness. After a car accident, outside a church, her brain injury changes her behaviour, and she sees ‘‘red” when faced with any danger. Her flight or fight has turned into fight. Her parents,Continue reading “The Thirteenth Girl”
Shopping
Boss of Fibbing
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/02/02/fibbing-friday-2nd-february/ 1. BD Ninja A driving test examiner, he is always in stealth mode. 2. Head of Schmoozing Worzle Gummage has one, and uses it when he wants to meet Aunty Sally on a date. (For those who don’t know who he is – a scarecrow, that comes to life. An Aunt SallyContinue reading “Boss of Fibbing”
The 13th Girl – N V Peacock
‘‘The Thirteenth Girl’’ by N V Peacock and publication date was this week. I am waiting for her book signing tomorrow to purchase my copy. Her last two books have been amazing. ”Blood Brother” is about a murderer using social media to locate his victims. A young woman finds out she is adopted through aContinue reading “The 13th Girl – N V Peacock”
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