I was listening to my running playlist at home early this week and I realised - it's not so much the running I miss, but my running playlist. It really does have some inspiring cracking tunes on it! That's not to say I don't also miss my time in the park in the quiet of… Continue reading Run. Away. (6.22)
Make up, clothes, random things
She left in a hurry, in tears, in disarray. She left in a taxi, running back and forth with armfuls of belongings while the meter ticked on. She left so quickly it was no surprise she left so many things behind. He felt a small guilt, whenever he found something of hers. A half dozen hairclips… Continue reading Make up, clothes, random things
Salt
I hadn’t been to a surf beach in years but I was determined to swim. Although it was summer, someone hadn’t told the sky. The grey clouds made the sea look steely grey and without sunlight to make the sand sparkle, the beach looked cold. There was a surf lifesaver on duty, but he was… Continue reading Salt
Signs of spring (5.22)
Spring is on its way. I can see the signs - daffodil leaves starting to spear up out of the ground, the daylight is getting that much more perceptibly longer, the tulips I keep in pots str sticking tentative leaves up to feel the air. Spring is coming. Spring means change. Many things are changing.… Continue reading Signs of spring (5.22)
Bright
Revelator, this is Delta Station confirming docking complete. Welcome home, Revelator. Lynus switched down the ship’s engines, and as his ears adjusted to the quiet, he stared out the window of the Revelator, not at Delta station but at the blue planet looming large behind it. Home. “Let’s get this done and start our furlough.”… Continue reading Bright
Every day is like Sunday (3&4.22)
It’s been a struggle to write in the past two week because for most of my time has been spent at my desk, hardly moving at all. My fitness tracker buzzes at me regularly, telling me to get up and move, but mostly I ignore it, attached to my screen but not feeling any sense… Continue reading Every day is like Sunday (3&4.22)
Bloganuary 23: an interview with Lady B
Today we’re interviewing Lady Blackbird, the protagonist of a work in progress. Hello Lady Blackbird. Could I just clarify that is not my name, Lady Blackbird. I’m not the soul singer with the white afro. My actual name is Tara Amsel. Right, OK. Thanks for clarifying. So why is your book called Lady Blackbird? I… Continue reading Bloganuary 23: an interview with Lady B
Bloganuary 16: Passionate for a cause
What is a cause you feel passionate about? I've been thinking about this topic for a few days now, as there are lots of issues I'm concerned about but none that I would say I am passionate about. I was thinking climate change but then the idea came that behind climate change comes inequality. Inequality… Continue reading Bloganuary 16: Passionate for a cause
Bloganuary 18: Books to read
Today's bloganuary topic is: What book is next on your to-read list? I feel like I've read a fair few heavier non-fiction books lately so I am looking forward to picking up something lighter and fluffier, something I can enjoy for its own sake rather than feeling the need to learn something from it. And… Continue reading Bloganuary 18: Books to read
Bloganuary 17: Superpower
Today's topic is: What's a superpower you'd love to have? Incredible strength? Nah. You'd spend your whole time doing favours for people and opening everyone's jars. Flying? Tempting, but nah. Time travel? Oh, so much to take into account with this one, and what if you turn up naked like in the Terminator or the… Continue reading Bloganuary 17: Superpower
Tales from Tobhamhor 