Tag Archives: fantasy

My writing journey: Part 5

I am a primary school teacher. I spend all day with children aged 7 to 11. I love reading to them, reading their stories, and exploring their imaginations. I also love inspiring them to read and write and push themselves to achieve what they think will be impossible. Once upon a time, I thought thatContinue reading “My writing journey: Part 5”

My Writing Journey 4: The Messenger, Book 2 of The Beast, The Messenger and The King.

My first book came easily, no distractions, no hesitation, when I look back now it feels like it almost wrote itself (not true, I spent many hours sat with no company except the characters in my head arguing over what they should do next). I have detailed in previous blogs how my author journey movedContinue reading “My Writing Journey 4: The Messenger, Book 2 of The Beast, The Messenger and The King.”

Seven Goblins

Seven Goblins Taddy McGill pulled the heavy sheep’s hide tighter around his neck and leaned closer to the window. He could see his parents sitting with some of their friends at one of the long benches near the central stage, close to the big fireplace. This was one of his family’s Mid-Winter traditions. They wouldContinue reading “Seven Goblins”

My Journey to Write ‘The Beast’ Part 2

And it was just the beginning. There was so very much to learn. My book was out there for the world to find and enjoy and I had the satisfaction of being able to say to anyone and everyone that I was an author. It could all just be that simple. Write it and publishContinue reading “My Journey to Write ‘The Beast’ Part 2”

A walk in the wild.

I always enjoy going for a walk in the countryside and never miss an opportunity to get out and about. It might just be a simple walk so that the dog can have a sniff about and do his toilet things. Or it could be a mountain climbing adventure in the wilds. Walking lets myContinue reading “A walk in the wild.”

It’s all about the reviews!

The festive break is over. Everyone is back to work. For some of us the days are short and the nights are long and it feels like we never see the sun.During these bleak months I find myself planning for the spring, hoping that I’ll be able to book a holiday away to a countryContinue reading “It’s all about the reviews!”

Nightmare

She has come from the shadows. She brings all the creatures of nightmare with her.He stands alone. But is his will enough to stop her? A little fantasy short story for my readers to enjoy. NIGHTMARE Ithraira turned to watch the throng pouring out into the valley below. They were many. They had slept forContinue reading “Nightmare”

My journey to write ‘The Beast.’

It all began with stories at bedtime. My parents read to me every night and I sucked up the fantastic worlds they made come alive from the pages of all those books. I loved when my uncle read Rikki-Tikki-Tavi and the Jungle book, the images of those exotic countries sprang to life in my mind.Continue reading “My journey to write ‘The Beast.’”