I thought I’d try to lighten the mood after my last post, and dig out one of my old flash fictions that I particularly like. Enjoy. Antique Clock The minute hand crept slowly around the elegant clock face, caressing the curlicues and spirals that embraced the numbers. It inched closer to midnight, pulling itself through […]
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Remembrance
I don’t really wish to make this blog overly personal, or political, but sometimes I’m overcome by a need to write something that isn’t related to films, or art, or books. As a writer, I absorb influence from everything around me, and my writing is as much a reflection of me as anything else. Besides, […]
Just why I love Pixar
I may have a fascination for zombies, a lifelong passion for Die Hard, and undying respect for Ripley, but in my heart of hearts, I simply adore Pixar. I’ve seen all of their films at the cinema, with the exception of The Incredibles, and the release of a new Pixar film fills me with the […]
Day Two
So I’ve written over 5,000 words for my NaNoWriMo attempt. Over 10% written and it’s only Day Two. Don’t worry, there’s no way I’ll keep up this pace. Anyway. I’m not at all happy with what I’ve written so far, but instead of expecting myself to write something perfect straight out of the gate, I’m […]
Fiction Friday #2
Here’s my attempt for this week’s Fiction Friday challenge on the Write Anything blog. Today’s challenge is; A couple of adults get dressed up for some Halloween fun but the night doesn’t go as planned… “Are you ready, honey?” “Almost.” William adjusted his tie and smoothed down his hair with one hand. He grimaced slightly […]
The Fugitive (Flash Fiction)
Charlie crouched under the porch, listening intently. The pounding of feet on the stairs subsided hours ago, but that didn’t mean they weren’t hiding, waiting for him. His ears buzzed with silence as he lay there with his head cocked on one side. He poked his head out into the backyard. Abandoned toys littered the […]
