Writing

  • A Stinging Dystopia

    This short story was written in response to Esther Chilton’s “Can You Tell A Story In… 49 words” challenge, citing five words which need to be included as part of the task: Wasp, Diet, Xylophone, U-Turn and Chivalry. The year… Continue reading

    A Stinging Dystopia
  • Exercising for Kicks

    This short story was written in response to Esther Chilton’s prompt word of the week. This week’s word is: Exercise… Shaun’s mum was always telling him to get more exercise. Always getting on at him to get out of his room… Continue reading

    Exercising for Kicks
  • Can You Tell A Story In… 38 Words

    I called into Esther Chilton’s website yesterday. Years ago I wrote a short story which was published in the Writing Competition pages of the Writer’s Forum magazine and Esther was the judge. Aside from this cementing her as my favourite… Continue reading

    Can You Tell A Story In… 38 Words
  • Howdy!

    Not sure why my hello post leads with a ‘howdy’ heading since I’m not American, nor does it align with my natural British tendency to dial down the enthusiasm, but there it is. It felt like a howdy moment. This… Continue reading

    Howdy!