I walk the line and check the tracks, one shot of light in the breathless deep. The hundreds that were torn still cling as dust to the steel around me. A pinprick lamp forms and condenses, spiking a chill deep in my spine. He touches a cap above an empty face, and rubs stiff hands... Continue Reading →
My Brain and I have Words
Me: Okay, work is over, washing up is done, laundry in on, dinner has been eaten, TV is off, headphones are on, inspiring music is playing - brain, let's write. Brain: .... Me: Oh come on. I've only got a few hours before I have to go to bed. Play ball. Brain: ... Me: If... Continue Reading →
The Snow Road
I wish we were back on the snow road, in that little red car with the sun above us. You'll be driving, laughing at my jokes, because I love making you laugh. We'll slalom down the black liquorice strip between white teeth, snow banks sliced, and diced, split open to let us pass. We'll eye-spy... Continue Reading →
Find Inspiration in your Dreams
I dream a lot. Let me re-phrase that - I remember a lot of my dreams. Real, asleep type dreams, not inspiring-song-lyric type dreams. A dream can easily involve a group of teenagers, a murderous teacher, a giant mountain-dwelling monster and a secret order of monks. They're pretty hectic. Unfortunately, all the running around, fighting,... Continue Reading →
Welcome to Wordland
My name is Wordlander (no really) and you can find out more about me here. This blog is going to be primarily about writing and books, but I may occasionally post about other things that take my fancy because, well, it's my blog and I can. I'll also be posting examples of my own work,... Continue Reading →
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