Musings of a Romance Author
We Brits are obsessed with sunshine. Here, in the north of England, sunshine is a precious commodity. We don’t get that much, but when we do, it’s like a fog of gloom is lifted, removing the dreariness caused by persistent clouds and drizzle. People feel uplifted, happier, and are eager to strip off to their … Continue reading Writing Prompt: Sunshine
A beeping sound stirred Chris from his slumber. It was his alarm. It was loud enough to wake him, but not the rest of the house. He reached out to silence it before it eventually woke his sleeping wife or their toddler. There would be trouble if he woke Adam at five am. He carefully … Continue reading Flash Fiction: Morning
Pretend you see five different people you know while shopping at the grocery story. Two are friends, two are former co-workers, and one is your arch-nemesis. You have to introduce each person without giving backstory. “Hey, Cath!” “Hi, hows things?” Liz marched towards me with a few items in her hands. “Sorry, but I can’t … Continue reading Flash Fiction: No Backstory Allowed
Trust me to break my leg mid-season. I should be training and competing but I was stuck at home with my leg in a cast and hobbling around on crutches. At least the cast was coming off next week. I’ve had to endure five weeks without any excerise. I felt like a caged animal and … Continue reading Flash Fiction: Frustration