writing

  • A Box Of Books

    Anyone who has ever had a book published will know how exciting it is to receive author copies of your book. There’s something special about opening up the box and seeing the book for the first time. I’ve now received my copies of Myths and Magic, so if anyone would like a signed copy for…

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  • I hope you’re having a great week. Here’s your Thursday story challenge. Can you tell a story in 28 words using the following words in it somewhere: The previous challenge was to write a story in 64 words using the following six words in it somewhere: Here are your fabulous stories: Sillyfrog’s Blog: Effortless Hero…

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  • Writing Prompts

    Your new prompt word is MOBILE What was the first thing that came into your mind when you saw this week’s prompt word? I’m happy to say mine wasn’t my mobile phone, but it was a close second, after a baby’s mobile that goes over their cot. But, of course, it also means movement and…

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  • Blog Tour – Stop 3

    Today I’m over on My Word Share‘s blog for the next leg of my Myths and Magic blog tour. I’d love you to pop over and take a look. Liz Mackenzie is behind the My Word Share blog and on Friday I’ll be bringing you news about the launch of her first book, The Clocker.…

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  • I hope you all had a great weekend. Here’s your new limerick challenge. Your word is BOX Last week’s prompt was SCREAM. There were some excellent limericks: Nicola Daly: I woke from my dream with a screamSome great oaf had nicked my ice-creamHe then had the nerveTo practise his serveSo it landed with a plop in…

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  • Guest Writer Spot

    If you’d like to be included in this slot, please get in touch: estherchilton@gmail.com. Poems can be up to 60 lines and prose 2000 words. If you’d like to add a short bio and photo, then great. All I ask is that there’s nothing offensive. My guest this week is one who has entertained us…

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  • It’s Thursday and time for a new story challenge. Can you tell a story in 64 words using the following words in it somewhere: The previous challenge was to write a story in 52 words using the following five words in it somewhere: Here are your brilliant stories: Therapy Bits: Under a clever disguise, Mara…

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  • Writing Prompts

    Your new prompt word is FLOWER You might have a favourite flower. Perhaps it holds special meaning for you. We have real flowers and artificial flowers. Of course flower can also mean to develop. We also add other words to it – flower child, flower arranging and flower power, for example. What does this week’s…

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  • Happy Monday to you all. Here’s your new limerick challenge. Your word is SCREAM Last week’s prompt was CAPE. There were some very enjoyable limericks: Richmond Road: My hero was wearing a capeWhich regrettably failed to drapeThose thingies down thereThanks to poor underwearAn image I just can’t escape. Frank Hubeny: With a cape, funny clothes, I…

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  • Guest Writer Spot

    If you’d like to be included in this slot, please get in touch: estherchilton@gmail.com. Poems can be up to 60 lines and prose 2000 words. If you’d like to add a short bio and photo, then great. All I ask is that there’s nothing offensive. I have another new writer to welcome to my Guest…

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