Author Archives: Lyn

You Only Live Once – So Write!

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Lyn

I know, I know, I know, my dishes fill the sink.The ironing’s piled up high and my life is on the brink.But there are twenty pages more that I have to write,Before this very day becomes this very night. The … Continue reading →

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There Be Dragons Here

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Lyn

After reading posts about books, editing, and reading from Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner and Mike eyedancers.wordpress.com Fedison, I felt a spark of silliness and dragged something out of the attic to post. If you’ve ever sought the services of a professional … Continue reading →

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Just Follow the Bouncing Ball

Posted on January 27, 2024 by Lyn

Horatio ducked under an overhanging branch of the giant tree fern and flattened himself against its trunk. He tried to calm his breathing, slowly, slowly, breathe – don’t let her find you again. He risked a quick peek around the fronds and … Continue reading →

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Police Raid (almost)

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Lyn

Well, they do say (whoever “they” are,) that a little bit of excitement is good for you, and maybe two ambulances and four police cars rocking up to your house at 2:00am might just about qualify. Why were they there … Continue reading →

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Need a Laugh? Read Some Spam Mail

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Lyn

It amazes me how much spam mail gathers in my spam folder over a week. I usually just click “Delete All Spam,” but occasionally I’ll read some of them if the topic sounds interesting or it’s from a company that … Continue reading →

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The Scurry

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Lyn

Here is my story for Friday Fictioneers, hosted by Rochelle. Come on over and join in the fun. This photo for this week’s story was contributed by Ted Strutz. By the time the smoke cleared, his heart rate had almost returned … Continue reading →

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Rushty

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Lyn

Sarah shivered as the fog swirled around her; its tendrils reaching out like fingers to caress her face. ‘What idiot decided to build the garage so far from the house?’ She trudged across the lawn; her shoes soaked from the … Continue reading →

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Will and Alice

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Lyn

‘Will…’ Alice whispered looking at her husband over her shoulder, ‘what have you done?’ Will Bottom moved to the doorway and stepped protectively in front of his wife. The man standing at their door wore the king’s livery – there … Continue reading →

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Getting Up Early Can Be Worth It

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Lyn

My warm, snugly, holiday Monday sleep was interrupted by my ‘fur grandchild’ whose usual ‘nobody wake me before 9:00am’  attitude changed. The vertical blinds in the lounge room flapped and there were whimpering sounds that equated to ‘I NEED TO … Continue reading →

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And Then on Top of Everything, it Rained – Write Now Prompt 16th March 2021

Posted on March 28, 2021 by Lyn

Written for Today’s Author – Write Now Prompt 16th March 2021. If you’re after some great prompts and general help for writers, this is the place to go. ————————————————————————————— He turned the collar up on his coat, tucked his head … Continue reading →

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