I was looking back at a post I made about this a few years ago and decided it was time to update it. Fuck AI. It is burning down the…
Have I ever told you about Joh and the Very Dry Biscuit? ( I know I haven’t, because it just happened yesterday!) Be warned: this one will be a bit…
‘These creatures are potentially dangerous,’ said the news reporter. ‘Citizens are urged to report sightings to the agency for collection and–‘ The television went blank. She lowered the remote. ‘Well,…
Have I ever told you about Wren and the Forbidden Drawers? (I know I haven’t, because this is brand new!) Joh has a tall set of drawers that currently has…
This is post 5 of 5 in the series “Avari” A series of posts of information, thoughts, and world-building about my WIP cosy space fantasy novel, Avari. I Don’t Read…
Have I ever told you about my shark teeth? I was not a great tooth brusher as a child. My mum tried all sorts of things to encourage it–tooth stains,…
Have I ever told you about Merlin’s Brave Charge? My darling boy Merlin is not known for his fighting spirit. When he was an indoor/outdoor cat in his youth, he…
I used to be part of a local writing group. The company was excellent, the critique varied. We were all writing different things, and with different goals, and over time…
My family have a little tortoiseshell cat named Jynx. Jynx is not the kindest cat, but she didn’t have the kindest start: she was kept secret for her early kittenhood,…
The cat pounced with claws extended upon her unsuspecting human’s bare feet. ‘Ouch!’ the human cried. ‘Not today, Satan!’ The cat’s enlarged pupils shrank, and her excited wiggle stilled. She…