There’s a lot of pressure to make Valentine’s special. And there are always consequences if you get it wrong . . .
Category Archives: blabber
To Get Awkward
Very short story #9
Missing out on a potentially life changing moment doesn’t have to be defining. But it can be hard to let it go . . .
Those in High Places
Very short story #8
Sometimes being the bravest isn’t the best thing. (Even though there are plenty of other times when being bravest is best. But not in this case)
The Mistletoe Gatherer Who had Never Been Kissed
Very short story #7
The Christmas Hat
A very short story for Christmas Day.
Father Christmas
A very short story for Christmas
Hot to Croc
My True Love, the Baker
I never thought that I would fall in love with the baker. People said I was only with him for his bread. So I burned his shop down, knowing I would still love him, and that in doing so I could prove my love to the doubters. I stood there alongside him, watching his bakeryContinueContinue reading “My True Love, the Baker”
The inspiration behind: The Shame of John Slade
Following a recently published post in which I collaged some of the people and things that inspired my book The Reputation of Booya Carthy, I enjoyed it so much that I’ve done it again for my second book, The Shame of John Slade. In this image are some of the musicians, books, people, films andContinueContinue reading “The inspiration behind: The Shame of John Slade”
Say What You See
A quick rebus puzzle for you to puzzle over, for no reason other than because I can. This is dedicated to anyone working in any of the customer service industries this Christmas. (Find the answer in the comments below)