Author Archives: Phoenix

The Monk’s advice to a bunch of Fairies.

They sat in a lovely Fairy Circle, with the Monk E at one corner, confusing the dimensions of the place. The Fairies had enjoyed the tale as far as the bit about the 4th and 5th dimensions, as they really could not visualise these two concepts. They had, however, discovered that the Monk E wasContinue reading “The Monk’s advice to a bunch of Fairies.”

The Dark Side of Uranus

Moving on tonight with Fairy Hanny and her crowd of weird friends. I created Lady Stuppence from an expressions used by my son Ben – it’s a bit rude… ” The Monk E.   “Dear luscious Maidens,” continued the Monk. “I see outrage turning to a glow as your blood begins to flow. I amContinue reading “The Dark Side of Uranus”

Dealing with Critics

I got it again recently. Criticism. “Your books just aren’t funny” “Your writing is crap” “My five year old can do better than that” I am sure every writer has had this kind of criticism.  And it usually hurts most when it comes from friends and family. Though it is actually very easy to hitContinue reading “Dealing with Critics”

Android in Spain

  You called me, I came Studio in Tenerife, inbuilt roaches Sandy sandy sand Towels and bowels and trowels.   I didn’t enjoy it The long walk All uphill against a tide of disinterest.   “Hey how are you doing?” “Not that I care”   Karaoke embarrassment “There must be one song you know” IContinue reading “Android in Spain”