The beginning of a sort of series called ‘First Chapters.’ Read the beginnings of stories old and new. The second is called “The Sanctuary.”
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First chapters
The beginning of a sort of series called ‘First Chapters.’ Read the beginnings of stories old and new. The first one is called “Mad Daughter.”
Facebook challenge (it’s not what you think, part 1)
As you know, I work as a teaching assistant in a local primary school. Specifically, year 6, the SATs year. It was a big year for these…… Read more “Facebook challenge (it’s not what you think, part 1)”
The beauty of a park bench.
As I was walking through the park one summer’s evening with my family and puppy, something caught my eye. It was this bench. Nothing out of the…… Read more “The beauty of a park bench.”
How Long ‘Til Black Future Month?
This book literally made me cry. It made me cry as an aspiring writer, because N.K. Jemisin’s writing is just so beautiful. The sheer scale of each…… Read more “How Long ‘Til Black Future Month?”
1st Draft Completed!
I can’t believe it, but I can say that my 1st draft it complete! I also have to say that it also felt…anti-climatic. Not that I expected…… Read more “1st Draft Completed!”
My sister, the serial killer.
The character’s main voice, Korede is simple and provides clarity to the twist and turns of her tight rope existence of being the elder sister of a…… Read more “My sister, the serial killer.”
The art of storytelling.
I am in the middle of editing and re-writing my story. There have been a couple of moments where I wanted to cry, to pull my hair…… Read more “The art of storytelling.”
1st Draft Complete
I can’t believe it, but I can say that my 1st draft it complete! I also have to say that it also felt…anti-climatic. Not that I expected…… Read more “1st Draft Complete”
Motherhood so far.
This morning, I sent my two little cherubs off to school with their father. Two boys that are now six and four. Has it been easy? No.…… Read more “Motherhood so far.”
