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Discombobulated
The elevator light blinked green as it rose up the wall like an intruding vine. Lana had one heel on the swivel chair and one stuck to the carpet on …
Going Under
I’ve been preparing food all morning, even though I’m Nil By Mouth. All four of my wisdom teeth will be ripped out while I’m under. That’s why I must prepare …
Watercolour Painting
(A 50-word story). I had bought the watercolour painting of the 1920s Melbourne streetscape in a downtown marketplace set at the back of an alleyway edging the very same street. …
The Interrogation
I’m nervous about the questioning. They have me in this chair, a bright light in my eyes. My neck is tightening with the collar around it; I fear I may …
Dialogue in Writing
Dialogue is on my mind. I feel like it might be quite important for writing fiction. I could muse via lengthy prose about how dialogue breaks up blocks of writing, …
Keep Calm and…
Waxing Lyrical
Sam’s specialty was Brazilians so she easily formed more intimate relationships with her clients who waxed lyrical about Sam’s skill and confidentiality. Sam knew them well: there was the lady …
Mencium Awan
Suatu hari, aku sedang naik sepeda motor sekitar di desa-desa di Bali. Udara aromanya enak karena ada banyak awan besar di langit, diisi air, siap jatuh. Sudah sore, aku menjadi lapar, …
The Turn Of The Crow
Ever put a book down in the middle of reading it – for good? If so, did you ever look back with a pang of guilt? Or was it a …
Guest Blog Interview With Writer’s Relief
Hello TLG fans! Today is an exciting day as we have a feature guest post interview with Writer’s Relief! I put Writer’s Relief to the test Literary Gangster-style, posing some …
Understanding the Creative Process
I came across an article called ‘Demystifying the Creative Process‘, by Charlie Gilkey. Gilkey describes the creative process in four parts: preparation, incubation, illumination and implementation. The creative process is …
“This is a short book…”
“…because most books about writing are filled with bullshit.” -Stephen King
Writing Is Like Fishing.
“…You have to turn up!”- Paul Kelly, Ubud Writers Festival, 2011
Joan and Judy
Joan and Judy Joan Dennison and Judy Partridge were long time residents of Pickleberry. They met at the 1950 town bake-off, bonding through the delight of shared recipe tips. The …
Rock – Me – Hard Place
I don’t know what’s wrong with me. People never want to talk to me. Everyone just ignores me, walks past me, as if I don’t exist. I feel so lonely. …
Stealing Christmas
Fuck Christmas. Can’t believe I said that but as far as embracing the christmas spirit goes, all I’ve had time to do is put up the tree. Didn’t even decorate …
Reality TV
Yeah I got this telly just down the street. ‘was playing this action movie where this guy in a balaclava, strides like a cat, in to this store, right, and …
Lil’ Red
Nan was sick so I packed my bag and caught a train to visit her. On the train, a bearded stranger asked me where I was going. To the hospital, …
Well, Word Is…
According to the old woman, this man was in hospital about to have an operation and a woman who he supposed to be his nurse was prepping him when he …
Emergency
The doctor met his team in the prep room. “There’s a problem. We need to perform a coffeeostomy.” One nurse gasped. “The patient is showing symptoms of stress, fatigue and …
