Ruminating in the Aftermath
Thoughts that get hold of me at odd moments…
Rosie's Umbrella - a lyttlejoe Tale
WOW! Top pick in 2023 Amby awards for children's fiction.This is the first story I ever wrote for my grandchildren and the one they all remembered the most. A little girl is carried far away by her brand new umbrella on an adventure that introduces her to a number of characters who all join in helping her find her way back home. This story was first started on a Commodore 64 computer hooked up to a 12" portable, black & white TV. When I decided that I wanted the story to have illustrations I took the huge leap of buying my first 'real' computer, an IBM PS1 stand alone. Illustrations were also a first for me on a computer using Corel 3.…
I Wanna Story!
A collection of stories intended for children. Some funny, some scary, some exciting . . . at least my grandchildren thought so once. An amazing #198 rank 2/22/17 in Adventure1 - Tooth Raiders From Outer Space - 6 short chapters including cover page2 - The Story of Arf - 6 chapters including cover page3 - Nursery Rhyme Nonsense - 10 short chapters including cover page4 - Nursery Rhyme Nonsense (Not all for YOUNG children)…
The Quest of Sir Charge and his Squire, Gitta Long #The2017Awards
This is an illustrated story I wrote for my grandkids a long time ago. It has been passed down through family and friends for years and always enjoyed, even though some of the music and dialogue is dated.It's a fun read and can draw a few groans and chuckles if you are so inclined. Enjoy.…
My Hokey Horror Genre
A small collection of questionable attempts at horror type tales, including a variety of the standard and non-standard characters. Not my genre but, nothing ventured.…
The Adventurers
A treasure hunting vixen, mercenary forces, natives and a Vatican assassin all chasing one another through the Brazilian jungle for a fortune in jewels and artifacts. Grant Saxon reluctantly leads the search for the woman who was once his lover and is not pleased she is back in his life.…
Saloon Chronicles
My entries in the various storytellers-saloon competitions and collections (ongoing).…
Awsome Writers and Poets
******************PLEASE READ***************NOTICE: Additions to this list are not as new parts so additions aren't announced as an update.This is a book of links to a talented group of people I have met on Wattpad that influenced my participation in supporting the stories posted by so many members - not least of all their own excellent works. There is a group in Busted Gulch who deserve a special tribute and I have tried to do that through other books and collaborations.And a special mention to the wonderful gang at the PoetsPub, a truly congenial and creative bunch.I will update as I get to read more but I will be adding to the first post rather than adding new parts so new updates won't show up in the notifications. (I don't think)…
My Vibrant Rose
These are poems by @Anniemena dedicated to her nan (Annie) and placed on my site as a tribute to all the understanding and support I have received from her since I have been a member of Wattpad.My Vibrant Rose is Anniemena's first poetic attempt, and a very touching one indeed.…
Once Bitten
STRAWBERRY CUPCAKE AWARDS - 3RD PLACE & BEST TITLE.A lightweight tale about a vampire that needs a special blood match to maintain immortality and the young high school girl who fits the bill but proves more of a nuisance than a boon.…