Author Archives: Michael

Sunday Writing Prompt #231 “Quotes by Alan Watts” – The Small Balding Man

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Michael

The little balding man sat in front of his counsellor as she explained his most recent issue. “Have you ever felt like you have been her before?” she asked in her kind and gentle voice. “Yes,” he replied, “there are … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writing Prompt #31 – Nostalgia

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Michael

Prose Challenge – Write a story in 100 words where a character finds an old photograph. Hidden amongst the memories of the past I found this photo taken, I suspect somewhere around 1930. It has my cousin Bill standing behind … Continue reading →

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Saturday Mix – Same Same But Different, 2 December 2017

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Michael

Same Same But Different Your ‘Same Same But Different’ task is to take the five challenge words and NOT use them in your writing. That’s right, you need to dig out your thesaurus and find a synonym for each word … Continue reading →

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November 30: Flash Fiction Challenge – Caring for Himself

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Michael

The last time I picked my older brother up out of the gutter he was in the worst condition I’d seen him in. Drunk, unable to stand and as incoherent as always. I bundled him into the car and took … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Magic – #writephoto

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Michael

When Neville the snow elf looked out from his burrow on the side of the hill he was instantaneously happy as around him lay the first snow of the season and the reason for his existence. Down below the brook … Continue reading →

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#LyricalFictionFriday: “Dammn Baby” #fictionfriday #marquessachallenge

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Michael

Today’s lyrical prompt is: “You gotta get up off that grey line…I’ll guarantee they’ll fall in line…“   The old man prides himself on acquiring wisdom. He smiles at those who gather at his feet Each one seeking answers to … Continue reading →

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In Other Words, shopping…

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Michael

Write a story or poem of 5 Lines or Less using the word shopping It was that time of the year when panic started to take over. Christmas was just around the corner and so were the relatives each expecting a gift. He drew … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – No 148 – Dust to Dust

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Michael

Image: Google reusable images. The Preacher pranced in front of his congregation. “Remember man that you are dust. Dust I say, and unto dust, you shall return.” He looked at the hapless man standing at the front of the gathering, … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 47 – On Tour

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Michael

The girl sat behind him on the tour. He fascinated her but paid her little attention. At every opportunity, she took a photo where he stood in her line of sight. He mingled with the other tourists but rarely gave … Continue reading →

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Writespiration #143 52 Weeks in 52 Words Week 48

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Michael

write a story including these words: jugs, bamboo, nostril and frozen.   In a clearing in the bamboo forest sat a small man selling bamboo jugs. He looked frozen as he had icicles hanging from his nostrils. I bought two … Continue reading →

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