My stories are more popular than my blog posts!
I have always loved writing and completed courses in Creative Writing when I retired. As I searched for my voice, I tried different genres. Many of these stories were written at this time.
- Exodus
This story is an attempt at science-fiction in the style of Isaac Asimov or HP Lovecraft. I wrote this in 2013, as I saw the world being destroyed by greed. Enjoy! - Courage: The Diary of Serjeant William Walsh, 7th Royal Dublin Fusiliers
What is courage? (2700 words) - Rita – a Stage Play
Rita: A Screenplay What is it like for an actor to live in the shadow of a screen icon they bring to life? (2050 words) - The Betrayal
It takes supreme courage to betray a friend. (2215 words) - The Drummer-Boy of Potter Heigham
This tragic story has endured for two centuries – but could there be more to it than we think? (5250 words) - William Walsh: At Mousetrap Farm, May 1915
This is a story based on my great-grandfather, William Walsh. It covers the battles the Royal Dublin Fusiliers fought in the first half of 1915. He was just 17. (7040 words)
World According to Me: 