This is my new opening chapter for Orvieto. When I originally thought of the story it was in the point of her daughter Allesandra. I need some feedback on this chapter. CHAPTER ONE ‘Marietta, there you are? I was getting worried.’ Aunt Maria’s words convert to English in my mind. It helps me process whatContinue reading “Orvieto – New”
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Christmas Share
Written for https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2026/09/28/share-your-world-28th-september-2026/ 1. It’s not yet the end of September, but already shops are displaying Christmas merchandise here in the UK. Do you think this is too early? Yes, because we are just getting over the Summer holidays, before they are wanting us to spend money for Christmas. Halloween isn’t as big in theContinue reading “Christmas Share”
It Won’t Happen Again – Novel
When I started my blog in 2021, I posted snippets of my book ”It Won’t Happen Again” every day. For anyone that is interested, they can go back to my older posts from 2021 or my book is also available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wont-Happen-Again-DIANA-COOMBES/dp/1655126148/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QT3YYHGAUNQR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.w6Nph3hdkIZBpm0bY9sdxQ.LjdDHdF80UepnNNQa366wMATV0heGNm6thyL_9fM3PU&dib_tag=se&keywords=It+won%27t+happen+again+diana+coombes&qid=1789753231&sprefix=it+won%27t+happen+again+diana+coombes%2Caps%2C686&sr=8-1 I am proud of my novel. It was the first time IContinue reading “It Won’t Happen Again – Novel”
Social Media
Written for https://melissalemay.wordpress.com/2026/09/07/melissas-fandango-flash-fiction-challenge-393/ Sally stared at her screen, waiting for the ping that showed a new notification. Tic Toc shorts flashed. She scrolled through each funny cat video, cooking lesson, and her peers doing silly stunts. Nothing lasted anything more than a minute. ‘Sally! Dinner is ready,’ her dad said. ‘Be there in a minute!’Continue reading “Social Media”
Spoke of Freedom
Written for https://mymindmappings.com/2026/09/01/fandangos-story-starter-262/ After the way they’d been treated, why shouldn’t they help themselves? It wasn’t just the lies; although they meant nothing if the truth spared them. Their leader spoke of freedom, yet whenever they spoke their minds, he told them they were foolish to believe the propaganda of the only other party inContinue reading “Spoke of Freedom”
I Will Help You
Written for https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/category/word-of-the-day/ When you are in a fix, I will help you with a quick mix of love and support. You have grown into a wonderful adult and are an amazing mum. I observe you teaching your own daughter, taking her to the beach, or taking her on trips – the zoo, a speedboat,Continue reading “I Will Help You”
It Won’t Happen Again – Snippet
Written for #flashback Friday. When I started my blog in 2021, I posted snippets of my book ”It Won’t Happen Again” every day. For anyone that is interested, they can go back to my older posts from 2021. My book is also available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wont-Happen-Again-DIANA-COOMBES/dp/1655126148/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QT3YYHGAUNQR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.w6Nph3hdkIZBpm0bY9sdxQ.LjdDHdF80UepnNNQa366wMATV0heGNm6thyL_9fM3PU&dib_tag=se&keywords=It+won%27t+happen+again+diana+coombes&qid=1789753231&sprefix=it+won%27t+happen+again+diana+coombes%2Caps%2C686&sr=8-1 I am proud of what I have written. ItContinue reading “It Won’t Happen Again – Snippet”
Second Hand
Written for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/category/what-do-you-see/ His apartment, overlooking the ocean, seemed like a good idea when he won a million pounds on the lottery. Yet, all his childhood mates still lived on their old estate, in similar two up, two down sort of houses. When he first splashed out his cash, it was on pints of lagerContinue reading “Second Hand”
Paper Cup
Written for https://lindaghill.com/2026/06/05/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-june-6-2026/ ‘What a coincidence, seeing you on the train, and us going to the same place.’ Alice shrank into the corner of the seat and interlocked her fingers over her lap. She gave a brief nod and returned to her mobile, scrolling through all her notifications. ‘I mean, the theatre is not theContinue reading “Paper Cup”
Floated Away
Written for Melissa’s flash fiction challenge. Dream therapy, but with a twist. Her doctor assured her it would help her sleep, but she wasn’t so sure. How could they piece together the puzzle of what came to her mind when she finally drifted into her strange imagination? ‘I saw an orange floating around in theContinue reading “Floated Away”
