What Would You Like Me To Blog About This Christmas?

Having recently completed the first draft of my latest book, I intend to walk away from it for a while and return refreshed in the New Year to begin the laborious editing process. As I wrote yesterday, this draft has drained my creative well and I’m looking forward to a break from the Kirkwood ScottContinue reading “What Would You Like Me To Blog About This Christmas?”

Flash Fiction Challenge Is Back

After an extended hiatus, ‘Flash Fiction Challenge’ is back. Don’t all get too excited. The format remains as before. Below is a photograph of a receipt I have picked up during my travels. All you have to do is write a piece based around the receipt. It can be as long or short as youContinue reading “Flash Fiction Challenge Is Back”

Flash Fiction Challenge – An Eclectic Palate

Today’s flash fiction challenge was inspired by a person with an eclectic palate. Sushi, Danish bread, French yoghurt and a traditional British snack pot. Who is the mysterious shopper who happened to feel a little peckish as they strolled along Belfast’s Royal Avenue yesterday? Well, I will leave that to your imagination. If previous challengesContinue reading “Flash Fiction Challenge – An Eclectic Palate”

I’m Writing A Book….Still (Part 6)

Writing makes me happy. Editing and proof reading not so much. I’m now around 30K into draft two of the novel. There have been a few cringe worthy moments (did I really write that?), more than one double take (that makes zero sense, Stephen. Zero sense) and the occasional stunned pause (er….actually that’s not bad).Continue reading “I’m Writing A Book….Still (Part 6)”