Phoenix Rising

Hello, dear reader!

So as promised by my husband (The cheek !) here's some thoughts from a more female perspective on some of the events from the last month or so.

The saga began with a phone call, which prompted a series of events that haven't really slowed down… Yet. 

The Holiday Delay Delay

Hello, dear reader!

I’m back!

Yes, after no less than four whole weeks away from you, I have returned refreshed, reinvigorated, and only ever so slightly on the poorly side. Because there’s not one but two delays that have contributed to this extended period of radio silence.

And Breathe!

Hello, dear reader!

It’s fair to say it’s been an interesting time of late.

Those who are regular readers of these poor offerings will remember that last week’s post was a short and somewhat cryptic one and, as intimated, this was from necessity.

But, time has passed and, with the full permission of Tina, my ever-exemplary wife, the time has come to lift the curtain on the reasons for that. Something I’ll do right now.

Not Now

Hello, dear reader!

It’s a short one today.

There is much I could talk about, much I probably will talk about, but not right now.

No, this is one of those situations where a little distance and a little more certitude in regards to how recent events are resolved is needed.

I know that is vague and more than a little mysterious but that is by necessity so, hopefully, you won’t mind too much if I keep the curtains closed for now and revisit things next week.

Until next time!



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Hey, there! If you enjoyed reading any of the above, why not take a look at some of my published work? Below you’ll find links to a number of short stories I’m lucky enough to have included in anthologies. I’d love to know what you think. My debut novel, The Heart That Died, is available now as both paperback, E-book, and on Kindle Unlimited, so I’m adding the link to that, too.

Oh, and if you like what you look-see, a nice, positive review would also be most welcome.

The Heart That Died


New Tales Of Old



Death Ship



Pestilence: Drabbles 1



Reaperman: Drabbles 3



The Musketeers Vs Cthulhu


Eldritch Investigations

Ripley, Believe It Or Not

Hello, dear reader!

And welcome to the beginning.

Yes, this most humble offering constitutes the very first blog post of my 52nd year clinging to the surface of this rapidly spinning ball of rock and showing the odd sign of life.

And the transition between the years of my ever-increasing age has been quite eventful.

Push It real good!

Hello, dear reader!

And welcome to the end.

The end of what, you may ask. The end of the world? The end of this blog? (you should be so lucky) The end of life as we know it?

Well, no. Nothing quite as dramatic.

I’m talking about the end of my 51st year of continual existence.

Making A Meal Of It

Hello, dear reader!

And welcome to the turning point!

The year, if we’re honest, has many hinges hidden away in the turning of the seasons.

There’s the universal ones such as new year, midsummer, the winter solstice and then there’s the more personal ones; birthdays and anniversaries.

One of which occurred yesterday.

Fixed Perspective

Hello, dear reader!

So, it's little me again - coming through with my promises as always. I upheld my end of the bargain today which was an offer to share my thoughts in the blog.

Old News

Hello, dear reader!

It’s good to talk.

And, if you read that in the voice of Bob Hoskins, then that means you are at least as old as I am.

Which segues nicely to the theme of this week’s offering.

Let's Get Physical!

Hello, dear reader!

Never look a gift horse in the mouth, they say.

And so, when an opportunity presented itself to me to get some of the exercise I’ve been so drastically needing for quite some time in a structured and measured way, I was hardly in a position to turn it down now, was I? No, the chance had to be seized, no matter how unlikely that chance might sound.

You see, I’ve joined a gym!

On Track

Hello, dear reader!

There’s a lot to be said for taking a break from the old routine.

And this week there’s been not one break, but two to report on!

Making Hay

Hello, dear reader!

Hot enough for you?

Yes, the U.K. is, as we speak, melting into a small puddle thanks to a semi-seasonal heatwave.

From a personal point of view, this has both its negatives and its positives and, if you’ll bear with me, I’ll run through those with you right now.

Brand New Day

Hello, dear reader!

Exciting times are upon us!

Yes, after what has seemed an endless wait, the day has finally arrived. It’s like Xmas and a birthday and possibly a Shrove Tuesday all wrapped up in one sparkly and pancake-free package.

Because tomorrow I pick up my new wheelchair!

World (Cup) Affairs

Hello, dear reader!

And welcome to what promises to be a very crowded month of doing not an awful lot
Why? You ask. Didn’t you just mention a firm writing schedule in your last post?

Well, yes, and in fairness, that is still operational. What I’m talking about is the rest. The downtime. The telly and the reading and the playing of computer games.

Because, tomorrow, The World Cup kicks off.

Offline

Hello, dear reader!

Yes, after an enforced week off, due to technical difficulties (a slightly broken laptop) I’m back! And, if you ask me, it’s not a moment too soon.

So, did you miss me?

No? Well, that’s rude.

Desperately Seeking Mabel

Hello, dear reader!

Today I will not be mentioning the book I recently (self-published).

Well, from now on, anyway.

No, today I want to focus on a different arrival. One that coincided nicely with the aforementioned event, and was, in fact, somewhat caused by it.

Today I’d like to talk about Mabel.

Epilogue

Hello, dear reader!

And so ends my first week as a (self) published author.

Yes, after the initial rush of endorphins caused by last Monday’s (that’s the Monday of last week, or the 4th, not the one just gone, to avoid any confusion) momentous moment, life has settled down somewhat.

Author-ised

Hello, dear reader!

And welcome to a most momentous week.

Because, on Monday, I became an actual published author!

Countdowns & Kittens

Hello, dear reader!

And sorry for the short delay in this week’s offering.

This was due to a confluence of two separate, although not entirely unconnected events.

Allow me to explain.

By The Book

Hello, dear reader!

And, after another entertaining and informative offering from my wunderwifey, Tina, it’s over to me (Mark) again.

Because, this week, I have something to write about that’s equally, if not more, amazing. This week I’m writing to you about writing, or at least, the aftermath of writing.

This week, I’m writing as a (self) published author of my very own novel.