February | 2015 | Thompson Authors

Being a Writer

Date February 27, 2015 Author By John Thompson Category General

Writing can be a lonely business. By definition it’s self-isolating. There are bound to be times when you question the wisdom of what you’re doing. So it’s nice to come across encouraging words, such as these from Joanne Harris: “If you can still write in spite of the fact that you’re not getting paid, that […]

The Waiting Room – The Boudoir

Date February 27, 2015 Author By Sarada Thompson Category Publishing, Stories

I thought I was a non-fiction writer, incorporating the five ‘w’s and ‘h’- i.e; ‘who, what, when, where, why and how,’ in an article. When I began studying for my Master’s Degree in Creative Writing, I found myself expanding into fiction. Perhaps it was giving myself permission to be creative, to pursue the same exciting […]

Ghost Train

Date February 26, 2015 Author By John Thompson Category Stories

I enjoy dark fiction and especially stories that end in a surprising (and perhaps sometimes distressing!) manner. This is an example from my flash fiction collection: GHOST TRAIN ‘No! It’s too scary!’ ‘Aw, come on Sarah!’ scoffed brother James ‘Sarah, shall I ride with you? We can hold hands.’ ‘Okay, grandpa.’ They settled into their […]

Flash Fiction

Date February 24, 2015 Author By John Thompson Category Stories

A LAPSE OF CONCENTRATION It was one of those momentary lapses of concentration that changes your life for ever. Samantha, a friend from my schooldays, was leaving after paying us a brief visit, and I completely forgot for a second where I was. Without conscious thought, I stepped forward as she stood in the doorway, […]

Writing Competition

Date February 24, 2015 Author By John Thompson Category General

Trying to sort out which categories to enter in this year’s National Association of Writers’ Groups (NAWG) Competition. Is always tough competition with some well known authors entering but always fun catching up with old friends at the NAWG Writing Festival and Awards Evening. Will definitely enter the Ghost Story category (last year’s entry Commended), […]

Exciting Times

Date February 23, 2015 Author By John Thompson Category Publishing, Stories

Great Start to 2015 – presented with The Llanelli Writer’s Circle President’s Award Short Story Shield and first volume of my psychological thriller saga in process of publication. Exciting times ahead!