A.S. Thomson

  • Bonfire of the Insanities

    [tweetmeme source=”nettiewriter” http://www.URL.com] Mum got into the car for the trip to Tesco. Mum: There’s something burning. Me: I can smell it. Mum: Yeah – it’s no a fire it’s just stuff burning. Me: What kind of stuff? Mum: You know, the stuff you burn at Christmas and New Year. Me: ….. Mum: You know.…

  • The Handover

    [tweetmeme source=”nettiewriter” http://www.URL.com] There’s a meeting in Father Time’s office where 2011 has prepared the official handover to 2012. “It’s been a difficult twelve months,” said 2011. “I did my best with what I was given, but 2010 didn’t really leave things in a tidy state.” “So, what happened this past year? What are the…

  • Warning: Grumpy Alert

    [tweetmeme source=”nettiewriter” http://www.URL.com] I detest this time of year. Not in a “bah humbug” kind of way, but this administrative reboot of the calendar makes me reflect on the past twelve months and forces me to take stock of where I am and what I’ve achieved. And 2011 has sucked like a toothless granny eating…

  • Cheep Cheep!

    We walked along the pet food aisle in Tesco and got to the end when we had this conversation. Mum: They don’t have that stuff for my bird. Me: What stuff? Mum: Millet. Me: They don’t sell millet here. Do you mean Trill?* Mum: No. Millet. Millet. Me: From here? Mum: Yes. Millet. For my…

  • Neds

    [tweetmeme source=”nettiewriter” http://www.URL.com] I have blogged about my bullying experiences before in two posts: Sticks and Stones One and Two. I spoke about how it was all in the past and that I was fine now. And until last night, I thought I was. We sat down as a family to watch Neds, a film set in…

  • Liebster Blog Award

    [tweetmeme source=”nettiewriter” http://www.URL.com] Liebster is a German word meaning dearest, and the award is given to up-and-coming bloggers with less than 200 followers. It was my honour to receive my award from the lovely and talented Emma Pass whose debut YA novel ACID is being published in 2013. If you receive the award, you should: 1.…

  • Grand Prix

    [tweetmeme source=”nettiewriter” http://www.URL.com] Mum was watching the Abu Dhabi grand prix today. Mum: ‘Is that coming from Abba Dabba?’ George: ‘Abu Dhabi, mum.’ Mum: ‘Where is Abba Dabba? Is it in India cos I saw a few folk wearing they dresses.’ Claire: ‘UAE.’ Mum: ‘Eh?’ George: ‘An Arab country, mum.’ Mum: ‘They’re Arabs?’ George: ‘Yes,…

  • Poppies In The Snow

    [tweetmeme source=”nettiewriter” http://www.URL.com] Sandy buttoned his old jacket and pulled the collar up. Taking his cap from the peg he turned to his son Fraser, sitting at the kitchen table, shoulders hunched over a mug of tea. “Ah’ll away to the fields then.” Fraser didn’t acknowledge his father’s words. He sat there, unmoving, staring into…

  • Writing Roolz

    [tweetmeme source=”nettiewriter” http://www.URL.com] Are you a pantser or a planner? When it comes to writing – actually, I’m the same with most things, truth be told – I do love to plan. There is nothing like a route map showing me “You Are Here” and detailing the route I should take to get to “The…

  • £29.87

    [tweetmeme source=”nettiewriter” http://www.URL.com] At Tesco today: Cashier: ‘That’s £29.87, please.’ Mum: ‘£39.27?’ Cashier: ‘No, £29.87.’ Mum: ‘£27.99?’ Cashier: ‘Do you have your own bags?’ Mum: ‘I’m very well, thanks.’ Me: ‘I need booze.’ [tweetmeme source=”nettiewriter” http://www.URL.com]

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