Author Archives: Michael

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 11

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Michael

It’s late, and for some reason I find myself wading waist deep against a stream flowing away from me. I know I have to keep going, to keep struggling as in the distance is the place I want to be. … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Eye – #writephoto

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Michael

Within the eye were many eyes and each eye had a purpose. The keeper of the eyes was watchful the eyes didn’t get beyond their station. Order was important. Without the eyes, all working as they should there would be … Continue reading →

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#MarquessaChallenge – “Someone To Hold” #fictionfriday #music #prompt

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Michael

Use the given line to create a fictional piece of writing: “With the touch of your hand, you start a fire burning…” It had been a shit of a week, and she’d had enough of kids, ex-husbands and work. Her … Continue reading →

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TELL ME A TALE IN 120 WORDS

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Michael

Today’s prompt is:  Why you love, or dislike, the holiday season. In my part of the world Christmas in Summer is probably what you would call the holiday season. I like it for one reason, it brings my family together … Continue reading →

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November 2: Flash Fiction Challenge The Old Chair.

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Michael

November 2, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story a chair on a porch. Why is it there, and what might it mean? Think about using it as a prop or the main thrust of … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver No 144 – 2/11/17 – Fairy Tale – The Fairy/Magic Kingdom Apprentice

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Michael

Image: © kamipallet – DeviantArt Amelia Marble’s Apprenticeship The first thing Amelia heard upon awakening was the sound of her mother in the kitchen preparing for the day ahead. Amelia’s first thought was, “Oh great it starts today.’ Today her … Continue reading →

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100 Word Wednesday: Week 43 – The Writer

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Michael

Image Credit Hybrid When I awoke I could tell he’d gone. The night before he said he was entering a writing challenge. Fifty-thousand words by the end of the month. I looked in on him, head down bum up so … Continue reading →

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In Other Words, Saint…

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Michael

Write a story or poem of 5 Lines or Less using the word Saint He was no saint that was for sure. A larrikin, a boy among men a worry to his mum. But when disaster struck he was first there, lending a … Continue reading →

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Writespiration #139 52 Weeks in 52 Words Week 44

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Michael

This week write about the day you accidentally squeezed someone’s boob! It was all innocence. She leaned against me, I swear she did. Before I could react there it was, soft, luxurious, a heavenly moment. There was a momentary silence, … Continue reading →

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Wot I Shot Wednesday.

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Michael

Each Wednesday is a quiet blogging day for me so I am going to post a photo or two I took today and write a short story/explanation about it. You are welcome to join in and share your Wednesday shots … Continue reading →

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