I started writing because, well, that’s what I do, what I’m paid to do. Then I saw this guy, staring at me. I knew something was up. “What are you
Author: Tom Kane
The GiftThe Gift
“What’s in the box?” “Nothing much, I lied. It’s a present. For my wife,” I said, stammering with nerves, wanting him to shut up. “What is it? What have you
Keeping Faith with My StoryKeeping Faith with My Story
As a storyteller, there is one overriding thing I need to be able to convey my story to my readers. No, it’s not grammar or any technical issues of writing.
Cyborg: Part Human, Part MachineCyborg: Part Human, Part Machine
I wrote the following piece in 2014, nine long years ago. So much in the world has changed since then. We’ve had Covid-19, there’s a war between Ukraine and Russia
I Am RevolutionI Am Revolution
“But…” the man said, trying to get a word in edgeways. The phone call was turning into a joke, the helpline being anything but helpful. “I regret to inform you
A Laugh a MinuteA Laugh a Minute
People like to laugh at certain things and I pretty much agree with most forms of humour. For writers, Bill Bryson has to be one of the funniest I have
In Death, I Will Travel to the StarsIn Death, I Will Travel to the Stars
When I die, I want to be hermetically sealed in a see-through coffin, loaded into a capsule, stuck on top of a rocket, and blasted into space. It doesn’t matter
Independence from the UKIndependence from the UK
Addendum: I wrote this piece a few years ago. Since that time, we have had the 2014 referendum, the 2014 Commonwealth games, Brexit, the Covid-19 Pandemic, the death of Queen
Please Don’t Mention Dean MartinPlease Don’t Mention Dean Martin
A post on Twitter about not remembering a song/artist’s name has prompted me to remembering the times I’ve had music or songs I dislike going through my head, and not
What’s in an English Name?What’s in an English Name?
Is marmalade made from fruit or flowers? With a name like Rose’s, this famous brand may be confusing its customers. But that’s what happens in the English-speaking world, confusion is