Tag Archives: short stories

Haven – Sarah Brentyn #writephoto

“No, no. That’s east. I’m sure of it.” Angela looked back at the three strangers she’d managed to pick up along her travels. The tall, ginger-haired boy tilted his head. “I think that’s west.” “North,” the little girl toddled up … Continue reading

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Rubbing Salt in the Wound – Sarah Brentyn #WritePhoto

  “There used to be water here,” he pointed to the cliff. “Up to the standing stones.” She nudged some loose debris with her foot. “This is cool, isn’t it? And, no, there wasn’t. Water, I mean.” “How do you … Continue reading

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One Word – Andrew Joyce

Reblogged from Andrew Joyce: On Saturdays nights, the other kids would go out on dates or pile into a car for a night of adventure. I would hitchhike to the main drag, plant myself on a bus bench, and watch … Continue reading

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All is in order for the Tallis Steelyard Blog Tour…

The inimitable poet and inadvertent adventurer, Tallis Steelyard, recently went on a tour of the blogosphere, sharing a rather longer tale than usual. His first stop was here, but his wanderings took him to many strange and wonderful places and, … Continue reading

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Guest author: Jane Dougherty – Launching ‘The Spring dance’ and a FREE book

Before I eulogise about the stories in The Spring Dance collection, I must thank Sue for her inspiring photographs. There are some photographs that capture natural magic, rock formations, tunnels, rivers, ruins, all subjects that Sue has snapped and offered … Continue reading

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#NewRelease from Mary Smith at The Write Stuff

Reblogged from Mary Smith at The Write Stuff: Many thanks to Marcia for letting me take over her blog to tell her 3,600 dear friends about the release of my short story collection, Donkey Boy and Other Stories. The ebook … Continue reading

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Breakthrough #WritePhoto by Sarah Brentyn

“Check this out,” he crouched over some green stuff poking through the pavement. “Okay,” I squinted. “I give up. What is it?” “No clue.” “Let’s go. I don’t like this. It’s not right.” “Wait,” he reached out. I grabbed his … Continue reading

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Family Tree #WritePhoto by Sarah Brentyn

He built it, brick by brick. Carved from boulders in the valley or stones found weathered by time… He stacked them. Each one a testament to his regrets. He spent his life there, in those mountains, building walls to shut … Continue reading

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Smorgasbord Book Promotion – What’s in a Name? Volume Two by Sally Cronin

Reblogged from Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life: I am delighted to say that Volume Two of What’s in a Name: Stories of Life and Romance is now live on Amazon and shortly on Smashwords in EPub. Also … Continue reading

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Guest author: C. S. Boyack – The Enhanced League

Craig Boyack, master of the short story, has been allowed out to play on his own by the magnificent Lisa Burton. But only to introduce his new book… The Enhanced League… Thanks, Sue, for lending me your blog today to … Continue reading

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