The Witch is in the Fire

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After a strange year, I am back to writing 🙂 Book 3 in the Eira Snow Mysteries, The Witch is in the Fire is out in four days, so I thought I’d hare the first chapter with you (Book 4. Put Your Best Witch Forward is also on pre-order for release in 2 months) ~...

Stolen Magic

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This is a short story that introduced Nathan Scott as a new character to the Relic Guardian series, which is now available in one complete set. This is a fun short story that features Nathan Scott – a character who joins the Relic Guardians in the final book,...

Prompt Response

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In my last newsletter, I set the challenge for my readers to write something based on a writing prompt I set for them – two fabulous ladies responded with great pieces of their own. Thank you Dianne and Carol xxx *** Here are their writings: Dianne:...

The Knock

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After a couple of weeks of some longer fiction, I am posting a much shorter piece for you this week, and at under 500 words, I think it may be the shortest yet. Although, I hope you still enjoy The Knock. *** Every night there is a knock at the door. I stand up and...

Thrice to Dream

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This is a little longer than my usual flash fiction. It’s a short story called Thrice to Dream. *** ‘Oh, come on,’ I say when the car grinds to a stop in the traffic jam that blights my commute. The windscreen wipers judder and squeak through the shower of rain,...

Downfallen

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This is a piece of flash-fiction I wrote some time ago. I had planned on sharing a different story with you today, but decided this one was more appropriate for the mood I am in. As the title suggests, this piece is called Downfallen. *** Ben sagged against the front...