

STAYING ALIVE
STAYING ALIVE by Rick Haynes The speed at which the Coronavirus has spread is truly frightening. And with the number of dead, and those...


This is Poetry Week
Needs Must by Rick Haynes (with apologies to all poets) I entered the store We needed much more And I was a fool For breaking the rule My...


TIMELESS
Timeless by Rick Haynes The innkeeper poured more ale. The man with the scarred face picked up the tankard, downed it in one go, burped...


Young adult fantasy? Yes indeed.
I am delighted to showcase the work of a highly talented author this week. so read on and find out a bit more. I'd also like to point out...


The Battle at the Hot Gates
Go tell the Spartans, passerby. That here, by Spartan law, we lie. Those words on the plaque near the Hot Gates at Thermopylae have...


Meet Val Portelli
This week, I showcase the work of the wonderful, Val Portelli. Her writing is excellent, her humour, legendary. Enjoy. Singing for my...


TO ISOLATE? OR NOT TO ISOLATE? THE CHOICE IS YOURS
TO ISOLATE? OR NOT TO ISOLATE? THE CHOICE IS YOURS by Rick Haynes The Coronavirus sweeping across our wonderful blue planet has already...


Inspiration – my true story.
With so many people helping me over the years, the task of finding an outstanding individual is difficult. But let me start in the...


Elevated To A World Of Dreams
by Rick Haynes An intro, a question and an offer. With the number of hits on my blog steadily increasing - over 500 hundred in the last...


THE SEA GIVETH
The Sea Giveth by Rick Haynes The moon hung languorously in a dark blue sky. The wind disappearing in an instant as the huge ship rode...






























