This was given to me as part of the Fosseway Writers Christmas prompt. Being a francophile, I knew I wanted it to be about les poulets rather than Christmas and decided to chuck in a fact that not many Brits will know about chickens. Enjoy! A dragonfly whooshes through the warm afternoon air, weaving its way from the fern-covered riverbanks, over an empty paddock and … Continue reading Three French Hens
A fun piece of flash fiction around “I always wanted to be an anteater…” Continue reading Anteater
Hera wants revenge; Eris is plotting something nasty; and we go somewhere that isn’t anywhere to observe a clandestine meeting… Continue reading The Ophagy, Part 20 – “A Series of Cascades”
This is a short story inspired by a fantasy picture posted on Diana Wallace Peach’s blog with the aim of encouraging some speculative short fiction. How could I resist? Continue reading Ice Mission
Originally posted on greygirlieandme:
When I started this blog in 2016 I had all sorts of good intentions about writing every day, building a portfolio of amazing stories, even publishing something. Then the reality of putting my life together became rather more pressing. Surprise, surprise, that is still a work in progress. But huge strides have been made, I have built a nest, found a… Continue reading Let’s start 2019 as we mean to go on
Nadina the real nymph talks to Galapera the fake nymph – and the world changes for her once again. Continue reading The Ophagy, Part 19 – “The Desire To Live Another Day”
To see all other parts of the story please click here. “You’ve got a nymph on this island?” asked Micon. He glanced at Nadina with concern. She suddenly looked very vulnerable and confused. “Yes, she’s a Dryad, I think,” said Amykos. “Very into trees.” Nadina took a step towards the centaur. “Take me to her.” The two sailors looked at each other in alarm. Philippus … Continue reading The Ophagy, Part 18 – “An Acquired Taste”
Our intrepid crew have found another island and have decided to explore… Continue reading The Ophagy, Part 17 – “The Likes of You”
Poseidon has been vanquished, Nadina needs reassurance and Xanthius (the zombie sailor) starts asking awkward questions. Continue reading The Ophagy, Part 16 – “Difficult Things”
The crew of the Sun Barge have won the battle and Poseidon is dead. Now they’ve got to get their heads around what they’ve just done… Continue reading The Ophagy, Part 15 – “Laughter”
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