Pen To Print

Click "Enter" to submit the form.

Archive

Showcase: Bess + Now I Become She-Wolf

Welcome to my second showcase of writing about transformation and, in particular, human transformation over the course of our lives. We humans have an ancient connection to animals; wolves in particular, whose protective and loyal qualities we harnessed through domestication into the faithful dog. Today, I am showcasing two short stories featuring ...

Showcase: Pretty Bubbles

Welcome to the first of my weekly showcases for June. The current Write On! theme is Transformation, which is all around us, not just in the re-emergence from our lockdown life, but also in the seasonal changes on our shrubs and trees, now we are coming into the full bloom ...

Showcase: Train For The Man

Hello! I hope you’ve enjoyed the previous three Showcases this month. I know I’ve enjoyed editing them and giving you the opportunity to read work you may not otherwise have discovered. Some of the writers I’ve showcased are well-travelled on their writing journey, whereas others are at the start of ...

Showcase: Choices + Those Precious Cracks

Welcome to my third Showcase in May. Today, I’m treating you to two very different but equally powerful stories on the theme of 'Transformation'. The first piece, by L.M. VanGalen, is open to interpretation. It hooks the reader with the opening sentence and I found I had no choice but to ...

Showcase: Citizen Paine

Welcome to the second of my May Showcases. This month, to tie in with the theme of transformation, I’ve chosen to focus on journeys, whether short or long, physical or spiritual. Last month's editor, Palak, chose a story and piece of prose describing how walking can be transformative. Today, I’ve ...

Showcase: Barking To Southend + Two Tree Island

Hello, I’m Claire Buckle and I’d like to offer you a warm, springtime welcome to my first May Showcase, where I’ll be featuring writing on the theme of 'Transformation' as viewed through the lens of ‘journey.’ I’m a short story writer (you may have seen my work in some of your ...

Showcase: Inner Vow + Be More Vixen

Dear Readers This marks my last week as Showcase editor as I hand the reins to Claire Buckle for May. Today, I'm presenting two short stories: Inner Vow by Norma Armand and Be More Vixen by Lynda Shepherd. These are both beautiful stories, reminding me of inner strength and the power of ...

Showcase: Nodding Daffodils + The Witch’s Heart

Dear Readers, As an ode to spring, I bring you a short and sweet poem from Gloria Maloney. The sunshine, the breeze, the smiling flowers all remind us change can be beautiful too. I believe nature’s way will always remain a mystery to us mere mortals! In addition, Genevieve Gornichec pulls us ...

Showcase: April Showers + This Much Huxley Knows

Dear Readers, I hope you are keeping well and are getting used to the ever-changing weather here in the UK. While you enjoy the beautiful sunshine, don’t be lulled by the warm weather, as the cold and the rain may visit us anytime, unexpectedly – as Claire beautifully depicts in her ...