Lessons Hey, I’m Talking to You 9 Jul 201810 Nov 2021 I remember a strange experience I had with communication several years ago. It was while I was at university, working as a Teaching Assistant and occasionally covering lessons for the…
Short Stories Phillip the Mouse: The Lion’s Toothache and The General’s Horse 5 Jul 201810 Nov 2021 Phillip the Mouse and the Lion's Toothache One day, Phillip the Mouse was out on the Savannah, watching a lion laying under a tree. He had been warned that lions…
Lessons Everwrite 2 Jul 201810 Nov 2021 This last Thursday I wrapped up my latest short story entitled Imposed Will, and felt very satisfied as I did so, thank you very much. In fact I've had great…
Short Stories Imposed Will: Part Three 28 Jun 201812 Nov 2021 William paused, staring down the vacant hallway, still numb from the shock of what he'd just done. The lady's face in the wall behind him faded back into the stone,…
Lessons Go on an Adventure 25 Jun 20188 Nov 2021 Last week I wrote a post about how some of the most popular stories are ones that introduce the reader to a familiar and relatable character, and with them then…
Short Stories Imposed Will: Part Two 21 Jun 201812 Nov 2021 She smiled and nodded approvingly. "Good, welcome to all the world has to offer. And more." He nodded too, as if to convince himself of his own consent. "Well...for the…
Lessons Pyramid Scheme 18 Jun 20188 Nov 2021 In my earlier short story, To the Great Infinite, our main character was somewhat unrelatable to the audience. From the very outset he possessed a great amount of knowledge and…
Short Stories Imposed Will: Part One 14 Jun 20188 Nov 2021 “Remind me to never again disagree with Beth when she says I’m too drunk to go out,” William said to no one in particular, his head sunk all the way…
Lessons Playing by the Rules 11 Jun 20184 Nov 2021 On Thursday I completed a story that incorporated some strange and supernatural systems and rules. While these were never defined exhaustively, they were things that I tried to remain consistent…
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