This week I have been revising the opening chapters of my novel, a ghost story for Middle Grade readers, set in London during World War Two. When I first started the novel several years ago, it was in the first person present, to get a sense of immediacy. However, I was advised to switch to third person and tried that […]
Day: February 26, 2016
A Gentle Reminder
My response to Through the Eye of Bastet One Month of Haiga – a daytime moon Pale slice of silver Modest moon in light of day Resplendent at night © Kim M. Russell, 2016
Love Comes Alive
Two tankas in response to Carpe Diem #925 Love Once an innocent, Delicate, blossoming bud, Love suddenly comes alive, Exploding like an atom Expanding our universe. You left me alone, A stone washed up on the beach But when you return, I awaken in your hands, Glistening with foam and sand. © Kim M. Russell, […]
Traces of the Girl
Response to Me, Myself and I…or is it? dVerse Meeting the Bar Sometimes I catch a glimpse of her In a mirror or shop window, See traces of the girl she used to be. Critical of the gained weight, Disappearing definition, Laughter lines And silver threads in her hair. I try to love her, Feel […]
More of The Wild Swans
Stave 6 When Elisa awoke, they were far from land And so high in the air she thought she was dreaming, Until she found berries and roots in her hand, Gathered by her youngest brother. Far below them, a sailing ship floated, A white gull on the waves. They flew all day Ahead of a […]
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