Tag Archives: Literature

One Foot In Storyland

Posted on September 14, 2016 by annabellefranklinauthor

“A non-writing writer is a monster courting insanity.” – Franz Kafka As a Literary Lurcher I love to write, but I can only do it through Annabelle, via smellepathy. When Annabelle is busy writing her own stuff, I don’t get … Continue reading →

Posted in Annabelle's writing, Millie | Tagged Dogs, Greyhound, Humour, Inspiration, Literature, Lurcher, Pets, Story, Writing | 8 Comments

Spooky Writing Competition!

Posted on February 12, 2016 by annabellefranklinauthor

Swansea and District Writers Circle is is putting together an anthology with a supernatural theme, which they plan to publish next Halloween. As well as submitting their own contributions, they’re inviting non-members to submit short stories, poems and scripts … Continue reading →

Posted in Annabelle | Tagged Anthology, Books, Halloween, Horror, Inspiration, Literature, Story, Supernatural, Writing, Writing competition | 20 Comments

The Literary Lurcher reviews Tales from the Garden by Sally Cronin

Posted on December 4, 2015 by annabellefranklinauthor

Our bloggy friend Sally Cronin has discovered that certain places are full of magic, gateways to the Fairy world. She’s lucky enough to live in one of those places and she’s written a book about the fascinating characters who share … Continue reading →

Posted in Millie | Tagged Books, Fairies, Humour, Inspiration, Literature, Lurcher, magic, Nature, Story, Writing | 15 Comments

Quote Challenge Day 2: Albert Einstein

Posted on October 28, 2015 by annabellefranklinauthor

“If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.” – Albert Einstein He might have been a nutty professor, but he did have some … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Books, children, Einstein, Fairy tale, Inspiration, Literature, Quotes, Recreation, Writing | 19 Comments

Interview With Author Annabelle Franklin

Posted on September 18, 2015 by annabellefranklinauthor

Originally posted on Sacha Black:
Please welcome Annabelle to this weeks author interview. You can find Anabelle on her blog, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads or Amazon especially her book pages Gateway to Magic and The Slapstyx. Without further ado, please welcome Annabelle. ? What are you currently writing/working…

Posted in Annabelle, Annabelle's writing | Tagged Books, Fairyland, Goblins, Humour, Inspiration, Literature, magic, Nature, Recreation, Writing | 16 Comments

10 Great Facts about Writers and Dogs

Posted on August 26, 2015 by annabellefranklinauthor

We dogs have always inspired our literary humans, though we do think James Joyce was silly for being scared of us. As for that Sir Thomas Browne… well, read on! Interesting Literature Short facts about writers and their pet dogs … Continue reading →

Posted in Millie | Tagged animals, Books, Dogs, Inspiration, Literature, Pets, Recreation, Story, Writing | 2 Comments

Message from Annabelle: 777 Writing Challenge

Posted on June 10, 2015 by annabellefranklinauthor

Millie’s taking a break today, as I’ve been nominated for the 777 Writing Challenge! Here’s da roolz: ‘The 777 challenge requires you go to Page 7 of your work-in-progress, scroll down to Line 7 and share the next 7 sentences … Continue reading →

Posted in Annabelle's writing | Tagged Books, Challenge, Children's books, Humour, Inspiration, Literature, magic, Story, Writing | 8 Comments

The Linky Lurcher: Millie’s Meet and Greet

Posted on April 8, 2015 by annabellefranklinauthor

As a literary Lurcher I like to encourage my fellow writers, and I’m having a little blog party to celebrate the arrival of Spring in our corner of the world. You’re very welcome to come along and mingle – just … Continue reading →

Posted in Millie | Tagged blog party, Books, Chris Dignam, fellow writers, Greyhound, Inspiration, Literature, Lurcher, Recreation, Writing | 12 Comments

Mercy Dogs

Posted on November 12, 2014 by annabellefranklinauthor

Human wars are crazy affairs, with people getting together in great packs and tearing each other apart. We didn’t know until recently that animals have to take part in this lunacy, with no choice in the matter. Back in ancient … Continue reading →

Posted in Annabelle, Millie | Tagged animals, animals in war, Dogs, dogs of war, Literature, Mercy Dogs, Story, Writing, WW1 | 24 Comments

The Attention-Seeking Shapeshifter

Posted on December 8, 2013 by annabellefranklinauthor

Fairyland is full of shapeshifters; they’re part of the natural balance. But occasionally you’ll come across a shapeshifter who has gone out of control. Such a one is Nigel the Nuisance, who uses his shapeshifting to show off. He practises … Continue reading →