author of celtic, medieval, gothic and fairytale inspired fiction
Another Sunday has rolled around again and with it comes another installation of Story Prompt Sunday!
Being winter… it’s once again my source of inspiration.
I hope you enjoy today’s opening line…
I woke to the the sound of rain.
And please, if you’re up for it, and it inspires you, share what you’ve written in the comments below!
Another Sunday has rolled around again and with it comes the tenth installation of Story Prompt Sunday!
No inspiration for this prompt… just completely random. I hope you enjoy it.
So, here it is, today’s opening line…
The house looked large and all encompassing but it was still dwarfed by the snow capped mountains that loomed in the distance.
And please, if you’re up for it, and it inspires you, share what you’ve written in the comments below!
Another Sunday has rolled around again and with it comes the ninth installation of Story Prompt Sunday!
Inspiration this week is sunrise. For no other reason than I was awake until almost 5am this morning. Didn’t quite last until the sun rose. I wasn’t really trying to, but I do like the sky at that time of the morning.
So, here it is, today’s opening line…
As the sun rose over the horizon, there was no excitement at the arrival of a new day, merely dread at the realisation I had to repeat yesterday.
And please, if you’re up for it, and it inspires you, share what you’ve written in the comments below!
Another Sunday has rolled around again and with it comes the eighth installation of Story Prompt Sunday!
Inspiration this week is Winter… because well it’s June and we’ve been having a lot of rain over the last few days in Perth… so, what better way to celebrate Winter, right than by writing. (PS. Sorry to those of you in the Northern Hemisphere who are in the throes of Summer. Maybe this will help cool you down.)
So, here it is, today’s opening line…
Cold and wet, he made his way along the path and through the woods to his house.
And please, if you’re up for it, and it inspires you, share what you’ve written in the comments below!
Another Sunday has rolled around again and with it comes the seventh installation of Story Prompt Sunday!
Inspiration this week is fairytales… because that’s what I’ve been working on of late.
So, here it is, today’s opening line…
Happily ever after was the real fairytale; not what passed as my life and I was a bonafide faerie.
And please, if you’re up for it, and it inspires you, share what you’ve written in the comments below!
It’s Sunday again and with it comes the sixth installation of Story Prompt Sunday!
No real inspiration to speak of this week. It’s just something that popped into my head and I can’t seem to let go of it. And what better thing to do than share.
So, here it is, today’s opening line…
A girl walked into a bar.
And please, if you’re up for it, and it inspires you, share what you’ve written in the comments below!
It’s Sunday again and with it comes the fifth installation of Story Prompt Sunday!
This week’s inspiration is aptly enough, Mother’s Day.
As a mum of four it can get pretty crazy around here, but I didn’t have to cook or do housework this year, which is always a welcome change.
I hope you enjoy it!
Today’s opening line…
My mum always says…
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It’s Sunday again and with it comes the fourth installation of Story Prompt Sunday!
This week’s inspiration is fire.
I hope you enjoy it!
Today’s opening line…
He watched in awe as it burned; the pages reduced to ash.
And please, if you’re up for it, and it inspires you, share what you’ve written in the comments below!
It’s Sunday again and with it comes the third installation of Story Prompt Sunday!
I hope you enjoy it!
Today’s opening line…
I was taught to fear the dark.
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It’s Sunday again and with it comes the second installation of Story Prompt Sunday!
This week’s inspiration is space, as there’s been some activity with rocket launches recently.
I hope you enjoy it!
Today’s opening line…
The sky is dark and the stars a but a memory in our hearts.
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It’s Sunday and I’m starting something new, while at the same time continuing something I attempted a while ago, with my opening lines post.
Welcome to Story Prompt Sunday!
As it’s a miserable and rainy day in Perth, I thought I’d share something relevant weather wise, while keeping to a paranormal (and witchy) theme.
I hope you enjoy it!
Today’s opening line…
The last time it rained, I met my familiar.
And please, if you’re up for it, and it inspires you, share what you’ve written in the comments below!