Ompwriter Stories

A collection of flash fiction (and non-fiction) tales written for the purpose-designed 'Weekend Writein prompts', challenging writers to produce around 500 word stories each time we choose to join the party.

As the title suggests, my second book of memoirs encompasses tales from our decade of dairying on our own farm, back in our home State of South Australia. A different learning curve from the first farm, but no less steep. This time much experience was gained the hardest way - 'hands on' and teaching ourselves. The stories abound, as before, of the whole gamut of feelings from ultimate happiness to the depths of despair. Another celebration of the human spirit that laughed in the face of the tough times, and endured... and survived. This is second book in my Old McLarsen had some Farms series - 'The Milky Way' features tales from our dairy farm in our home State of South Australia, and follows the first 'Old McLarsen... ' book 'Brave Beginnings' , available in ebook format at Amazon, and through Smashwords and their outlets, and I have been pre-recording excerpts for local radio. These are to be broadcast soon and I will be able to share them on Soundcloud in far superior quality than my amateurish sampling there just now. ** 28/2/2016 - I have found a most receptive and supportive home on Amazon's Write On by Kindle platform. I'm finding the other writers there full of helpful advice and opinions of writing problems, not to mention friendship and fantastic encouragement. - So much to learn on their forum, and weekly 500 word 'flash' story challenges to take up if you choose. Wonderful experience in looking outside the square, and tightening writing style. - Sorry to the few who have followed me, but I will be focusing my creativity at Tablo (because it's Australian and working hard to become a force in this field), and Write On. The personal benefits and learning curves are too fantastic for me to miss.

Written for the WriteOnWriters Weekend Write-In Challenge for 1 Feb 2019. 500 words, one weekend, and a story prompt -- this week's prompt was "arrive", tell what happens when it arrives. Chloe felt something was missing from her life, so she ordered it online.

A collection of short stories inspired initially by a wide array of prompts from various places. Sometimes it's one word; maybe a phrase or a saying; sometimes a particular photo setting the creative wheels in motion. I love the development from that first small glow of imagination, the germ of a story that begins to grow, and then the nurturing and careful pruning, until finally it blossoms. Let's see if you agree I've achieved this.

Another collection of short pieces, random thoughts and things that occurred to me in the middle of the night.

Whitney Wells is getting married to Ron Pond, a bloke she met on a Pacific Cruise just a few months ago. Whitney, called Whit by her friends and family, is agog with teenage excitement. She's barely nineteen and her beach wedding has been all she can talk about Her two BFF's, Lacey and Stacey can't stand Ron. They call him 'Pond Slime' behind Whit's back. They reckon he's sleazy, daggy, and at thirty one, too old for their friend. Her other girlfriend, maid-of -honour Britney, is no help. She only wants to giggle and flirt. Ron has a mother who's just come out of jail and she's shaping up to being the Mother-in-law from hell.' Many a time she's had Whit and her Mum Wendy in tears. What happens on the big day? Will people be able to control their tempers? Will the bridal party come to blows? Will the ice-cream wedding cake survive the stinking hot Aussie February heat?. Will the day disintegrate into chaos, and what shocking secret will have all the guests gob-smacked and gossiping at the end? All these questions answered and more, so get your best beach wear on and designer 'sunnies'and be ready for a wedding like no other.

Short tales of the paranormal.

A collection of tales I wrote to meet the challenges of the Weekend write-in Prompts on Amazon's writing platform, (the soon to close) WriteOn for Kindle. At around 500 words each, they are quick little reads to fill in a dull moment.

Natalie Parker is a bit of a klutz. She loves designer clothes, carbs, booze, men--not necessarily in that particular order. Her romantic life is bleak, and the job outlook isn't much better. Then, why is she always so happy?

Lisa was tired of waiting for their first baby to arrive. She couldn't stand any delays once the due date had passed.

A collection of short stories - fleeting moments of gratification in floating worlds.

The OneMillionProject is proud to present its first Wattpad book club! Currently, it's for OMP members only, but we hope to expand upon the concept in the future. Stay tuned for more details. And feel free to participate in our monthly discussion questions. They are for everyone! For the book club, we are accepting all genres and story lengths at this time. If you are an OMP member and would like to contribute a title, please check out our Guidelines. Not quite ready to commit? Feel free to stop by, follow along, participate in our discussions, and please get in touch with us if your circumstances ever change. Enrollment will remain OPEN for the foreseeable future.

A new volume of Weekend Write-In stories.

Patricia is a recovering alcoholic who returns to the town where she had been a wife , and briefly, a mother. She is trying to recover lost memories around the trauma of losing her child, but instead sees a girl with her face. Strong emotions lead her to follow the girl and discover more about her past than she expects. This is my story for the One Million Project and I need help as it is the first time I have written suspense.

Maria discovers a strange lump growing on her abdomen. A short tale of things beneath the skin.

Miranda the absent-minded sleuth is taking a cruise to avoid anything related to solving mysteries, of any kind. But the forces just won't let her rest.

Meet the writers of OMP and see what they're working on.

There are those who tell stories, and those who are talebearers. There are those who are scribes, and write down the tales. When talents like these are combined, it's inspirational... or so these two would have you believe.

Sometimes Life starts handing us choices we are none too ready to make... and some choices should never have to be made at all. Here's a story originally written for a 500 word flash-fiction from a prompt that has taken on a life of its own, and now actually DEMANDS its own presentation in a length of its OWN choosing. Seems I have Hobson's choice in the matter! Warning: Profanity from 'Chapter Four: But Why Me?' Jake insisted his thoughts were his own... I'm just the scribe -what could I say?