About me
I'm a freelance writer - fiction, nonfiction and anything else that happens to tango its way through my mind. That's for me, and I've won a competition or two, and been published in a range of media. To keep the wolf from the door, I also edit, proofread and write for other people. Love it all. Aren't I lucky?
Six Weeks in Summer – Helen Meikle. Available on Smashwords and Kindle
Tag Archives: Trump
Daily prompt: Good for a laugh – for the time being
DAILY PROMPT Bitter Don’t get the idea I’m bitter about this, or bursting with righteous indignation. More inclined to see it as good for a laugh, although you might have to take that on faith since outsiders seem to think … Continue reading
For Judy, who hates limericks
There once was a fellow whose hair Was the talk of the nation, but there Was nothing beneath But a nose and some teeth And a skull full of very hot air.
Daily prompt: Facade or no facade
DAILY PROMPT Facade We all have facades of one sort or another, adopted when it’s borne in upon us that we’re not the centre of everyone’s universe and we need to adapt our behaviour to be acceptable (and hide our … Continue reading
Daily prompt: Hatred is a flawed foundation on which to rebuild
DAILY PROMPT Rebuild In the midst of the horror and grief following 9/11, I do remember having one coherent thought. Please, President Bush, I thought, please think before you act. Please ask yourself why this happened, and the best way … Continue reading
Daily prompt: The music of the day
DAILY PROMPT Music Come the day, Donald Trump will have to face the music. He’s hoping it will be Beethoven’s Victory symphony. But it might be Pop Goes the Weasel. https://dailypost.wordpress.com/prompts/music/
Daily prompt: The folly of not watching your step
DAILY PROMPT Misstep Write a new post in response to today’s one-word prompt Poor Donny Trump was very bored As little boys can sometimes be. He’d had a go at this and that And broken all the toys that he … Continue reading
Daily prompt: My year’s fine, how’s civilisation’s?
DAILY PROMPT Thanks, Hindsight How is the year shaping up for you so far? Have your predictions come true, or did you have to face a curve ball or two? As I was floating around in the surf yesterday, I … Continue reading
