Irish sayings that make us smile.
I created a blog page on this children’s book page to encourage me to continue writing. I should have stated from the beginning that I am Irish. I was born and bred in Ireland. This might explain why some people…
Starting Over, again.
Some assume I aim to be rich and famous; they are wrong. Writing is an outlet for the many wild and wacky ideas that arrive in my head and refuse to budge. The decision to create a WordPress site came…
Daisy and Lisbeth Save the Day
Daisy and Lisbeth, two young fairies, were playing when suddenly a quivering mess of colours caught their attention. They crept close. “Its a ball with the air escaping” Lisbeth stated. “No, its not cos it keeps lying still. It must…
Lovisma A Teenage Witch
It was quiet in Mudpile Wood. Not a single buzzing bee was around. Suddenly, a loud rustle made Breeze jump to his feet. It must be a big mouse. I hope it is not a bat, Breeze thought. He liked…
Breeze the World’s Friendliest Ogre
The trouble with trees. Breeze loves to sit in trees. In general, Ogres hate trees. From his seat in a tree that sits alongside the river, he is hidden. This means Breeze can see everything that is happening in Mudpile…
Murphy’s Greatest Wish.
Murphy was not your typical dragon for many reasons. The most important reason, is that he is made of stone. But at midnight, he comes alive. The second reason why people think he is unusual, is that he loves to…
Lickity Split
(The dinosaur that wasn’t a dinosaur.) Ronan and his Gran were busy collecting eggs in the hen house. “Wow, it is a dinosaur egg. Can I have this Gran, please?” “Of course, dear,” she said. “But I don’t think it…
The Dream Catcher
Find it on Amazon: Most people dream. But have you ever considered what would happen if those dreams escaped or worse were stolen? What if they were free to roam? In this magical fantasy, Fred is a space shepherd. He…
Squish, Squash.
“Squish, squash,” Millie sang, jumping up and down in a puddle. Luckily, she was wearing her bright green boots so her mum knew her feet would be dry. “Me and Granddad are gardening today, ” she said to Mum.“Granddad and…
Overcoming Fear: Jessie, Bob, and the Monster
(I first told this story on Decidinglybob.com. Bob considered himself to be a wolf but, in reality, was a Norwegian Elkhound with a huge heart and a bigger appetite.) Jessie was hiding under a chair. Bob, her dog and protector,…