‘Writer does town proud in Bridport Prize’ – the headline gives me a tingle as our local paper catches up with the news that ‘Aftermath’ won first prize in Flash Fiction.
Continue reading “Bridport News Flash”
2019 brings welcome encouragement: First place in the Bridport Prize, Flash Fiction, with ‘Aftermath’
Continue reading “Winner in a flash! Bridport Prize 2019”
When an idea strikes, do you feel the need to write it down?
Continue reading “Scraps”
Spring has come early in 2019 in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s a wonderful thing to enjoy some sunshine and warmth. Such are the fleeting pleasures of unwanted climate change.
Continue reading “February fools”
My favourite place for writing is in bed. When up and dressed I sit in a doorway.
Continue reading “A year through my window”
December: once upon a time the tenth month in the early Roman calendar. If you have read any of my posts covering the months of the year this will come as no surprise.
Continue reading “December – White Christmas or Fake Snow?”
October, now familiar as the tenth month – derives its name from its position as month eight in the ancient Roman calendar. Continue reading “October – when did eight become ten?”
1. August was named in honour of the Emperor Augustus. Continue reading “What do I think I know about … August?”
‘You ask where I think the name of May comes from? Its origin’s not totally clear to me.’ (Ovid)
The months of the Gregorian calendar, their names and cultural associations, are historically connected with life in the Northern Hemisphere. But in Australia, May brings autumn or fall. My friend, the writer Sarah Klenbort, give us a view from Down Under. Continue reading “Guest post: May in Oz – the view from Down Under by Sarah Klenbort”
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