Articles, Poetry

A Reading of The Family Tree

Darlene Foster, author of the Amanda books, read my poem, The Family Tree on here and as she was soon to attend a family reunion, thought it would be ideal to read it to them. I was very flattered, because I’d forgotten her comment, and it was only when I was scrolling through Facebook I… Continue reading A Reading of The Family Tree

Articles, Book, Christmas Reads

Christmas in July

I’d not heard of this until last year when I was told that it really was a ‘thing’. I looked it up and expats who live on the other side of the world, wanted a more traditional Christmas. As 25th of December is the height of their summer, they celebrated in July, today, the 25th.… Continue reading Christmas in July

Book, Mystery, Paranormal, Thriller

Reblogged – Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense

And whose book is first on the list? Moi! The Killer in the Heath is my paranormal adventure with the next two books coming out very soon! I love a long list of books, it’s ever so tempting! THE KILLER ON THE HEATH IN MEMORY OF MICHELLE But Not Forgotten: A Clint Wolf Novel (Clint… Continue reading Reblogged – Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense

Articles, Book

Karen’s Chat on Changing Book Sizes

Recently, I read two articles about books sizes. It was already something I had been thinking about. Was it just me changing my reading habits or had it always been this way? I receive a newsletter from Dave at Kindlepreneur who encouraged readers to share this information: There's been a dramatic change in book length… Continue reading Karen’s Chat on Changing Book Sizes

Poetry

Ow, it Hurts, a Silly Little Ditty.

Or is it the truth! Image courtesy of depositphotos.com Ring of fire. No, not a songI suffer in silence.Am I wrong?Try explaining. Piles, don’t you know?It makes me tenseI’m a tale of woe.Sometimes I can’t sit. It hurts.Makes me wriggle.Feels like a curse.Piles are painful, especially whenThey sit in a huddle.And swell up againI visit… Continue reading Ow, it Hurts, a Silly Little Ditty.

Articles

Welcome July

A few days ago I released a writing plan and all is going well with it so far. In fact, it made things easier to have them written down clearly so I can follow the list. However, I forgot a story, well two actually, because I only remembered it as I wrote this. I’ve been… Continue reading Welcome July

Articles, Book

Author Karen J Mossman’s Newsletter – June

Hello from Anglesey, North Wales! As I write this, the sun is shining and it’s a beautiful day. My writing is progressing so I thought it time for an update. Play the Game - a sweet love story will be released in July. I’m having a launch party. Remember those? Weren’t they fun? We should… Continue reading Author Karen J Mossman’s Newsletter – June

Poetry, shortstory

Fruits of The Forest – A Naughty Little Ditty

Friday Fun You showed me yours in the bushesAnd then I showed you mine.You looked and giggled; I was tenAnd you were nine.We were naughty kidsDaring each other.I was struck dumbLooking at your bum,Perfectly round like mine.And just like a peach.Split in the middle.Oh, how how we giggled.Now twenty years later,I blush like an appleAnd… Continue reading Fruits of The Forest – A Naughty Little Ditty

Poetry, shortstory

#Fiction Friday – The Family Tree

Stories in poetry are always fun to do. I wrote this a few years ago. I hope it makes you smile. Once upon a time, there was meRight at the bottom of the family treeSitting up there at the topWere Grandmama and PopI moved up when I had my childIt took quite a whileBut we… Continue reading #Fiction Friday – The Family Tree

flash fiction, Stories

Welcome June with a Micro Story

Here is another tiny story, a quick bit of flash fiction where I sit down and just write without stopping. It's not meant to be perfect, and I've kept it to how it was first written with very little refining. It’s amazing what can be done in twenty minutes. Let me know what you think.… Continue reading Welcome June with a Micro Story