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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”