I've been meaning to tackle my backlog of short stories for a LONG time, and I'm finally doing it. You've probably noticed from the number I've posted here the past few weeks. I've just finished two brand new short stories- The Last Supper and Life Without. These used to be ONE short story, however in… Continue reading The Last Supper/Life Without- Two Brand New Short Stories
Tag: Short Stories
Just Jane
Just Jane A Short Story by Kate Kelsen Copyright © 2019. All Rights Reserved My name is Jane Atkinson. See, there. You made the association, didn’t you? It wasn’t my face that came to mind when you heard the name. You thought of Ashley Atkinson, my sister, and that little girl that disappeared all… Continue reading Just Jane
Flying With Strangers- A New Short Story
Flying with Strangers A Short Story by Kate Kelsen Copyright © 2019. All Rights Reserved In the hours leading up to his flight, Jeff relished in the freedom of procrastination. Time had dragged on blissfully slow, enabling his hesitancy. But the hours and minutes ticked by nonetheless. Eventually there was no time left between him… Continue reading Flying With Strangers- A New Short Story
New FREE Short Stories!
I've just finished a short story I've been working on, called 'Let The Right One Out'. If you like The Shawshank Redemption, you'll like this story, as it is essentially fan fiction loosely based on the film. The writing process of this story has led me in two directions for the premise and conclusion of… Continue reading New FREE Short Stories!
Camp NaNoWriMo April Project & Part 1 of Sins of the Son: Nature, Nurture, Torture
More than ten years ago I began to formulate the concept of what would eventually become Sins of the Son. The idea was to follow the downward spiral of a person from regular member of society to cold-blooded murderer, and the subsequent psychological deterioration that would drive someone to commit such an act. The story… Continue reading Camp NaNoWriMo April Project & Part 1 of Sins of the Son: Nature, Nurture, Torture
Books By The Beach: Grave Bargains at Palm Beach
And here we are, stop no.10 on my Books By The Beach tour! Palm Beach has been voted cleanest beach in Queensland three times. Jefferson Lane hosts some of the earliest and most basic of Gold Coast beach "shacks", some on blocks of land valued in millions of dollars. There is some suggestion that these… Continue reading Books By The Beach: Grave Bargains at Palm Beach
Books By The Beach: A Kind Gesture at Burleigh
Welcome to Burleigh, stop no.8 on my Books By The Beach tour! Burleigh Heads is a suburb that extends north to Miami Headland, and south to Tallebudgera Creek, Palm Beach. The centre of the neighborhood is James Street, which consists of cafes, delis, hairdressers, retailers, chemists, restaurants and charity stores. Burleigh Heads' surf break… Continue reading Books By The Beach: A Kind Gesture at Burleigh
Books By The Beach: The Drive at Miami
We are practically half way through my Books By The Beach tour! I hope you have enjoyed visiting the beautiful Gold Coast beaches I have featured so far! Which has been your favourite?? Miami is stop no. 7 of my Books By The Beach tour. Not to be confused with Miami, Florida! For 69 years,… Continue reading Books By The Beach: The Drive at Miami
Books By The Beach: Blind at Nobby Beach
Welcome Nobby Beach, stop no. 6 on my Books By The Beach Tour! My apologies, I have called it 'Nobby's' in the video! But I don't think anyone ever gets it right! This amazing café precinct borders the famous Hedges Avenue ‘Millionaire’s Row’ and is home to an array of boutique bars and restaurants. Frequented… Continue reading Books By The Beach: Blind at Nobby Beach
Books By The Beach: The Graveyard Shift at Mermaid Beach
Welcome to Mermaid Beach, stop no. 5 on my Books By The Beach tour! This laid-back and curiously named beachside spot receives its name from the cutter HMS Mermaid. Explorer John Oxley sailed aboard the Mermaid in 1823 when he discovered the Tweed and Brisbane Rivers. Mermaid Beach was used during World War II by… Continue reading Books By The Beach: The Graveyard Shift at Mermaid Beach
