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Just over that ridge is a little cottage called home. Snow clinging to the heather as it melts away to reveal a hint of spring. At first the mist covers the view, but now the little cottage, with its smoke whispering its welcome fills me with hope. I can almost smell my mother’s bread waftingContinue reading “#WRITEPHOTO – SNOWY PEAKS”

https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/ Frosty the snowman, was a generous type of chap, Never minded giving time to a friend in need of a nap Flying across the globe was a difficult job to do, As Santa’s helper, on a busy day, the faster he flew More kids would get their presents and smile on Christmas day ifContinue reading “A busy, busy Snowman”

CHAPTER ELEVEN MARTHA With officers on guard, and tables bolted down to stop prisoners from throwing them across the room, Martha wasn’t sure this was the right environment for Tabitha, but it was too late now to change her mind. The door opened, as the visitors filed inside. Martha watched as groups of men andContinue reading “Saturday Snippet – It Won’t Happen Again”

As a child I was a victim of bullying, and it has never quite left me. I am shy around new people and it takes me a while to trust anyone new. I thought it was my fault, but as I have got older I understand that I wasn’t to blame. The two boys, whoContinue reading “Bullying – It is Never Okay!”

A prodigious day, and the star of the show wasn’t in the greatest of moods. It all started when his costume had a rip in it. One tantrum later, and yet another thing went wrong. There were no sparkly silver shoes left, only gold. This shouldn’t happen to the star of the show. He wasContinue reading “The Show Must Go On”

#writephoto A notable creature, so proud, almost silent in the darkness. They watch the castle, with all its history wrapped up in stone, as a familiar figure walks through the heather. He strides across the Scottish heather, and the oak trees welcome him back. It is as though time has never passed. The castle looksContinue reading “Home”

A Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “black, grey, and white.” Brave, bold buds mingle Beautiful black, grey and white Believing in love.

I’m new to blogging, but as far as change goes, I have learnt as I go along. From the early days (a few months ago) I only posted snippets of my book and author advice. Not that I’m an expert, but I wouldn’t want anyone to fall in the pitfalls I have. My first bookContinue reading “For Truthful Tuesday”

‘Were you close to your dad?’ For the first time that afternoon, Martha relaxed in her chair. ‘I loved his stories, and he was a good listener. Always there when I needed him. When I was being bullied, he would spend hours just making me feel better.’ ‘Tell me a little more about that.’ AnguishContinue reading “A Snippet from It Won’t Happen Again”