It is St Valentine’s Day and I’m sitting in an intimate restaurant at a table for two on my own. In the place setting opposite, I have placed a gift wrapped bottle bag, against which I’ve leaned a large card envelope upon which is written, in my best handwriting, "To My Loving Wife". It is our... more info
Brian Mullender was a simple man, a factory worker who lived with his mother until she had to move into a care home. When his factory closed down he was offered a similar job some distance away and, after careful consideration, decided to stay close to his mother and commute daily to work. He needed... more info
I’m ex-Army and an ex-con. I was Army first, boy and man, and, when I was laid off due to Defence budget cuts and too many NCOs whose only trade was to operate behind enemy lines and blowing stuff up, I turned to crime. That’s when I got stitched up proper by my mates. They even got to my Missus... more info
Caroline Bradshaw is a disappointed middle-aged woman who has lost her marriage in a recent divorce, lost her so-called friends who conspired against her, and is estranged from her two sons. Now her only other family member, her ancient father, has passed away leaving her to deal with the funeral on... more info
This is the third book about The Archer family of Bartonshire in the West Midlands of England in the mid-1120s, set during the reign of King Henry I, the youngest son of William the Conqueror. We find Robin, son of Sir William and Alwen Archer of the parish of Oaklea competing in the last and most p... more info
Manny Bertoni of Florida was a specialist in the business of outsourced personnel displacement and his services were much in demand 3 seasons of the year. However, Christmas, the season of Goodwill to All Mankind, meant business was slow and he had a heavy cold anyway.
Then a new ‘job’ materia... more info
A reply by an ex-husband to a thank you letter from an ex-wife, revealing a true love story that was broken by greed, another true love story that maintained a lie, and a third true love story which kept a man sane … all contained in a short "thank you letter" in less than 1000 words. ... more info
It is twelve months on from Welsh bowman Will Archer’s reuniting with his wife, the fair Lady Alwen, of the Manor of Oaklea. By appointment of King Henry himself, Sir William Archer is Shire Reeve of Bartonshire. Though Lady Alwen is swollen with child, Will accompanies his son Robin to an archery... more info
Welsh longbow maker and archer, Will Archer, also known as William Bowman, is late getting to the archery tournaments this year and has to return to old stamping grounds that he has mostly avoided for years. He sees an ancient bow that draws him into remembering a good deed he has long strived to fo... more info
Jennifer "Jen" Webster married Nicholas Claus "Junior" at the North Pole on Boxing Day last year, despite opposition from Junior's parents Santa (Young Nick) and Mrs Claus (Hilde). This coming December, Jen and her Dream Santa, Junior, are required to learn the Christmas business for the whole month... more info
Jennifer Webster is single and almost 30. She discovered her boyfriend of 8 years was a cheat and she’s now living miserably alone in a tiny studio flat she can barely afford to rent. It’s nearly Christmas and for once she’s not looking forward to going home. For one thing her parents split up... more info
Will Slaughter was a simple labourer who lived with his cousin Sam Shakespeare, living in an area of natural beauty within the stockbroker belt close to London. Over the past century, all the old farms had been bought by city gents who ran banks or negotiated big bucks deals, none of them got their ... more info
Lord Korwyn had banished himself from his own lands, ashamed to be the only survivor of his father’s Militia following the tragic Battle of Hawkshart Plain and the terrible attack of the Black Dragon, Korwyn had tracked down the dragon, killed him in his lair and now wore the tanned dragon skin as... more info
Drew loves sea fishing, especially with his best friend Alan, in Alan and his brothers’ weather beaten boat. Drew and Alan had been best friends forever, their only brief split was when Drew courted Janice, the only girl Drew was sweet on. However, Drew accepted he had lost her to the best man he ... more info
Prince Arrik had been locked away from the world in a mountain retreat throughout most of his childhood and teen years, fearful that his future crown could be lost through the continued threat of insurrection from his people until he reaches the age of maturity and he is able to relieve his Uncle fr... more info
Etain and her two sisters, Kaetlynn and Bebhinn, are witches in 4th Century Ireland. They are cheated out of a race that the sisters won by Irish hero Fionn Mac Cuill and Gràinne the favourite daughter of the King of all Ireland. The witches curse the two cheaters which wrecks their marriage. King ... more info
Wayne’s off to the races with three of his workmates, the four Irishmen joining a throng of thousands of green-garbed sons of Erin who visit the Mecca of the Cheltenham Festival every spring. Wayne organised the trip and has 240 euros ventured on a Super Heinz bet that could pull in thousands or l... more info
Walker Pickering is a furniture maker who loves to take part in moviemaking in his spare time. He has never wanted to be an actor, he's not even particularly "star-struck", he just loves to be around the buzz of the industry and take part by being a walk-on extra. He even worked in Hollywood for alm... more info
