This is the third book featuring Fairy Hanny. For this one I am reaching into a story from my Celtic heritage to place Hanny into an old myth. I will put some extracts from work in progress here. Across the Universe. ” I take it you’re bored Hanny,” suggested Mad Tom with a face likeContinue reading “Fairy Hanny and the Sons of Turenn”
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A bit more from Teds and Beatniks
Just then there was a noise. “Sorry about that; flatulence is a family trait,” said Ken. “Noses run in my family,” said Wayne slapping his thigh with glee. Just then there was a noise. “Bloody Time travellers. Can’t you keep things straight?” shouted Hanny. “Did we just skip that bit?” asked Ken. Just then thereContinue reading “A bit more from Teds and Beatniks”
A bit more from ‘Trans-Uranic elements.
This book should be on Amazon by the end of January 2022. Here is a little bit for your entertainment. “ Of Teds and Beatniks. Meanwhile back in the fart filled foetid swamps of Witchland. The influence of the Thinking winking wan King of the Witches can be smelt emanating from the rotten Dahlias ofContinue reading “A bit more from ‘Trans-Uranic elements.”
Just a clip from my new book
This is a section from ‘Trans-Uranic Elements: The Dark Side of Uranus’. It is the second in my trilogy of the Tales of Fairy Hanny and should be on Amazon by the end of January 2022. Enjoy – the laughter may help you sleep! “ “OK! OK! Let’s start again. Tell me about Grumbleflick!” “He’sContinue reading “Just a clip from my new book”
Update and Reflections
Looking back, it was 23rd June since I last posted on my blog. I was starting to think that I have just been very lazy and indifferent. The more I have reflected, the more I realise I have just been too busy!!! Back in June I was just finishing my contract as a Physics teacherContinue reading “Update and Reflections”
Massive thankyou
Thankyou! I finally have 200 follows on this blog. It has taken a while. Reflection; When it was just my creative writing there were some followers. When I changed it to a combination of Creative writing, Writing Tips and Life tips the follows doubled! Thankyou.
Extract from ‘Trans-Uranic Elements: The Dark Side of Uranus”
Tom scanned the wooden floors, the roof beams, the empty glasses, the empty-headed numbskulls at the bar. He scanned a newspaper, a tin of beans and the police radio in New York. He noticed a group of Gnomes sitting in the corner, underneath the metal signs for shoe polish and soap, each sipping a glassContinue reading “Extract from ‘Trans-Uranic Elements: The Dark Side of Uranus””
Playing with words.
When writing I love to play with words. I always loved how the great, late Ronnie Barker could come up some of the best jokes by just playing with words and their meanings. There is nothing better than the famous ‘Four Candles’ sketch with Ronnie Corbert; ‘handles for forks’. He also said ” I wouldContinue reading “Playing with words.”
Creative writing and frustration.
Not many people are happy with the first draft. The first version of my Master’s thesis was so bad and in such juvenile language, that I just deleted it totally and started again from scratch. The second version had about 3 revisions before submission – it passed first time. With creative writing I still startContinue reading “Creative writing and frustration.”
Creativity, Mindfulness and Daydreaming
In Defense of the ‘Constant Chatter’ Mindfulness, presence, flow states and meditation are all popular concepts right now. In an age where we are constantly stressed, constantly distracted and always being pulled from one thing to another, the idea of calming the mind and being able to rise above the constant chatter is very appealing.Continue reading “Creativity, Mindfulness and Daydreaming”
Fairy Hanny 