One last wistful look at the mist on the hillside before I go. A deep breath in, filling my lungs with the fresh air. It is quiet, only the birdsong breaks the silence. No one else is around this early in the morning. Others will come later for their turn. For me, that's it for … Continue reading ONE LAST WISTFUL LOOK
The thing weighs a tonne, almost broke the table when I finally hefted it onto it. Got some buttons on it. Give one a tap and it makes a pleasing 'clack'. Letters on them. Some sort of coding device? Nowhere to plug it in, can't see an on button. Bit at the top slides side … Continue reading SCRAP METAL
My novels 'A JUSTIFIED STATE' and 'STATE OF DENIAL' are now available for free in eBook format from Amazon and Smashwords for the next few days, just follow the links below to pick up a copy. A JUSTIFIED STATE: AMAZON SMASHWORDS STATE OF DENIAL: AMAZON SMASHWORDS If you're struggling to pass the … Continue reading FREE eBOOK GIVEAWAY – THE STATE TRILOGY
Two lines cut through a wheat field, disappearing towards the ancient standing stones at the crest of a hill. 1st Man: Never seen anything like it. What could've made them? 2nd Man: It's a mobile. 1st Man: What the hell's a mobile? 2nd Man: An automobile. Not been around for a long time, since the … Continue reading UNEASY LIES THE HEAD
'Closed'. The sign hung on the entrance to Rock 'n' Rogers 50's Diner. 'What will you do now?' asked Rock. Rogers shrugged, 'Head further south, try again.' 'Still think it'll work, huh?' 'Sure do. People love nostalgia.' 'Sure, for certain things, maybe they don't want to be reminded about everything.' 'It was a simpler time, … Continue reading NOSTALGIA
