I seem to be in a lupus flare. Expect more posts that are just chapters of stuff I’ve already published. I will write new stuff as I have the energy, and cognitive dysfunction and the very sore joints of my fingers (along with all of the other very sore joints) allow. Chapter 8 Thursday Afternoon…… Continue reading Group Meeting Chapter 8
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Group Meeting Chapter 6
Chapter 6 Wednesday Afternoon excerpt from Group Meeting by Iris Carden “So how was everyone’s day?” Sarah began.There was a shuffling of feet. Residents looked up down, everywhere and nowhere. “Anyone want to say anything?” Sarah asked. “Did you see the tapes?” Chantal asked. “Do you know who’s been making all the noise and hid…… Continue reading Group Meeting Chapter 6
Group Meeting Chapter 7
Chapter 7 Thursday Morning excerpt from Group Meeting by Iris Carden “Well, good morning,” Sarah said brightly. “It’s a new day. How did everyone sleep?” Chantal shook her head. “Didn’t sleep well, Chantal?” “I don’t want to talk about it. If I say anything, you’ll just decide I’m sick again. I want bacon for breakfast…… Continue reading Group Meeting Chapter 7
Group Meeting Chapter 5
I didn’t get something new written for today, so here’s something I prepared earlier. Chapter 5 Wednesday Morning excerpt from Group Meeting by Iris Carden “Well,” Sarah said brightly, “how did everyone sleep?” “I didn’t.” Chantal was emphatic. “Someone was pacing up and down outside my room, coughing, slamming the bathroom door, and muttering something.…… Continue reading Group Meeting Chapter 5
Group Meeting Chapter 4
Chapter 4 Tuesday Afternoon excerpt from Group Meeting by Iris Carden Sarah looked around the room. Her group of residents looked the worse for wear. Chantal had dark circles under her eyes, and looked as if she’d been a week without sleep, rather than just one night. Johnno had grazes on his left leg, arm,…… Continue reading Group Meeting Chapter 4
Group Meeting Chapter 3
Chapter 3 Tuesday Morning excerpt from Group Meeting by Iris Carden “So, how did everyone sleep?” Sarah asked brightly, trying to keep things upbeat after the previous afternoon’s debacle. “I didn’t sleep at all well,” said Chantal, “and neither did someone else.” “Why is that?” Sarah asked. “The bathroom is across the hall from me.…… Continue reading Group Meeting Chapter 3
Group Meeting Chapter 2
Chapter 2 Monday Afternoon excerpt from Group Meeting by Iris Carden I haven’t got a new work in progress started yet. I’ve come up with some characters I like, but I still don’t know what happens to them. Until I work that out, on Saturdays, I will give you chapters from one of my already-published…… Continue reading Group Meeting Chapter 2
Excerpt from Group Meeting
Group Meeting Chapter 1 by Iris Carden 1. Monday Morning They sat in their usual circle, in their usual varying attitudes of attention and inattention, waiting for the week to begin. “OK”, Sarah looked down at her notes. “Well it’s the start of another week. How did everyone go over the weekend?” Residents looked from…… Continue reading Excerpt from Group Meeting
Excerpt from Muse
Excerpt from Muse by Iris Carden Introduction The boy bounced the ball against the wall. He was bored and wished his mother had time to play. Dad was at work. Mum, however, no longer seemed to have time for him. She was busy with the tiny, pink object which was his new sister. When Mum…… Continue reading Excerpt from Muse
The Venomous Void Chapter 5
The Problem at Home Chapter of work in progress by Iris Carden Wendy, Frederick, and Toad arrived home to find Maria and David very worried. “What’s wrong?” Wendy asked. “Bobby’s sick,” Maria said simply. “Conventional medicine can’t help. I’ve tried using my Watchitt abilities, but it won’t work. You’re stronger than me. I need you to try.” They…… Continue reading The Venomous Void Chapter 5
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