Flash Friday! –Vol 2 – 33

Last Friday’s 140-160 word story prompt for Flash Friday included the following picture prompt:   And the following word prompt: This was my story: Miranda   I sat on the stool looking away from the artist. ‘Don’t move!’ He barked. ‘I need to paint your profile.’ I wanted to tell him my neck and shouldersContinue reading “Flash Friday! –Vol 2 – 33”

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Bite Size Memoir “Holiday Reads”

This week Lisa at her blog, Sharing the Story, has prompted us to write about holiday reads. Far too difficult to condense into 150 words! So I’ve just mentioned what I would have considered ‘lighter’ reading at the time, because it was not mandatory for school, college, or work. Here’s my memoir: When I wasContinue reading “Bite Size Memoir “Holiday Reads””

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Mirror Interview # 5 Luccia Gray

Mirror Interview # 5 Luccia Gray. I tried unsuccessfully to reblog my mirror interview on Iona’s Blog, so here it is: Mirror Interview # 5 Luccia Gray July 23, 2014 by Ionia Martin *Today our guest is the lovely and talented Luccia Gray. Please welcome her and take a moment to say hello and check outContinue reading “Mirror Interview # 5 Luccia Gray”

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A Tiny Rose For You!

This morning I photographed this lone little rose in my garden. I can’t imagine how she survives, because it’s almost 40ºC in the shade! But she struggles on, and grows, alone in her singular beauty… Some days I feel like that! Small, alone, tired, and struggling against the natural elements… As you know I’m formatting myContinue reading “A Tiny Rose For You!”

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Please help me choose my cover colours!

I can’t sleep, or eat, or even think about anything else! I’m terribly confused, and I need your help. I’m formatting my ebook into a paperback using the cover creator in CreateSpace, and I can’t decide on the colours. The covers are in the same order as the questions. Any other comments, suggestions, and advice will be veryContinue reading “Please help me choose my cover colours!”

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Desdemona’s Rebirth: A Poem.

On my way back from my niece’s wedding in Madrid, this morning, I was so mesmerised by the beautiful summer sky, dotted with suggestive clouds, that I wrote a poem. Don’t ask me why I heard Desdemona’s name in the clouds, but Desdemona Reborn is a tribute to all the wonderful women who have inspiredContinue reading “Desdemona’s Rebirth: A Poem.”

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Bite Size Memoir “10 out of 10″

Il y en a dix! I was an insecure and awkward child. Too tall, too shy, too quiet, and too many spots (I did so sympathise with Adrian Mole). The ensuing lack of self-esteem slowly decreased as I started to excel in small things. The first of these memorable moments was my French class, inContinue reading “Bite Size Memoir “10 out of 10″”

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Would you like to read All Hallows at Eyre Hall?

Dear followers and readers, I’d like to let you know that if you’d like to read my novel, All Hallows at Eyre Hall, you only have to fill in the form below, and ask me. I’ll gladly gift it to you. Why should I gift it? Firstly, because you are my ‘virtual friends’, and IContinue reading “Would you like to read All Hallows at Eyre Hall?”

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Flash Friday Challenge 11th July

Hamilton-Burr Duel, 11th July, 1804 Contest rules: 150 word story (10-word leeway) based on the photo prompt and required element (Dragon’s Bidding). Post story here  with Twitter handle. Include word count (140 – 160 words, exclusive of title). Check the contest guidelines.  Deadline 11.59 ET. Winners will be posted on Sunday. This week’s photo prompt:Continue reading “Flash Friday Challenge 11th July”

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July Nights in Jane Eyre

‘July nights are short: soon after midnight, dawn comes’. Chapter XXV. In a previous post, I discussed the positive symbolism of the month of June, however, July nights are mentioned twice in Jane Eyre, and both foresee negative events for Jane. She begins Chapter XXV by reminding us that June, ‘The month of courtship hadContinue reading “July Nights in Jane Eyre”

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