I'm having a party and you are invited! Yes, all of you! Where? The comfort of your own home. What kind? A virtual party. Where? On Facebook. Why? For the launch of my new book The Truth Will Out. What's going on? Fun and games, virtual drinks, lots of laughter, great author spots.… Continue reading Party Invitation
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Mr Harrington, by Paul White
Something astounding happened yesterday that I have to tell you about. I was standing at the kitchen sink, washing the dishes from lunch and gazing out of the window as I did so. In the corner of the kitchen, little Jack was playing with his favourite toy, a fabric clown. I could see Jack’s delight… Continue reading Mr Harrington, by Paul White
August 6th 1972
by Karen J Mossman I have always kept a diary and in 1972 my Nana gave one to me. There was one entry: August 6th 1973: Aunty Bitch Rutter's birthday, send 1oz of poison. My 15 year old self had no idea what that meant or who it was. It was some years later I realised… Continue reading August 6th 1972
Scars
by Karen J Mossman Scars tell the stories of our lives. Have you ever looked at someone and wondered how they got theirs, but were afraid to ask? I looked in the bathroom mirror this morning and saw a slight scar and my forehead. It's hardly visible any more, but it was a reminder of… Continue reading Scars
Withington, The Setting for Behind Closed Doors.
by Karen J Mossman If you have read Behind Closed Doors, you might want to know a little about the area mentioned in the story. Withington in Manchester is a place I lived from 1968 until 1976. I wanted Kerry and Tommy to be in a place I knew so I could describe and… Continue reading Withington, The Setting for Behind Closed Doors.
A New McDonalds
by Karen J Mossman
Discrimination is Alive and Kicking
by Karen J Mossman I was reading an online about racial abuse on a Manchester tram where a youth started yelling abuse at a man who was minding his own business. The man, in his thirties was dark-skinned wearing glasses with his hair in a low pony tail. A regular looking guy. The tram was… Continue reading Discrimination is Alive and Kicking
Discrimination is Alive and Kicking
by Karen J Mossman I was reading an online about racial abuse on a Manchester tram where a youth started yelling abuse at a man who was minding his own business. The man, in his thirties was dark-skinned wearing glasses with his hair in a low pony tail. A regular looking guy. The tram was… Continue reading Discrimination is Alive and Kicking
A Good Cause
By Karen J Mossman "Ow!" shouted Drew, "That's my kidney!" Fiona climbed out of bed, "Come on, it's time to get up." Drew groaned as he remembered. "It's today, isn't it?" "Yes, my darling, it is. So up you get. And before you complain, think of Susie.” "I know, I know," he grumbled, throwing back… Continue reading A Good Cause
When Things Go Wrong
Some things are just too humiliating, but after the supportive reaction I had on Facebook with my family and friends, I thought I would be brave and share this here as well. In our new house one of the best things is our lovely shower cubicle. So I got up in the morning, did my ablutions and… Continue reading When Things Go Wrong
World of Stories 