I love Dawn Pisturino‘s poetry and when I saw she’d written a middle grade book for children, I knew I wanted to read it. The cover certainly caught my eye, as did the blurb: Alina has a big problem. Her father is a popular mystery writer. Her mother is a glamorous movie star. Left in […]| Esther Chilton
If you’d like to be included in this slot, please get in touch: estherchilton@gmail.com. Poems can be up to 60 lines and prose 2000 words. If you’d like to add a short bio and photo, then great. All I ask is that there’s nothing offensive. This week’s guest is writer who has a fantastic imagination. […]| Esther Chilton
Thursday has come round so quickly this week. Here’s your new story challenge. Can you tell a story in 54 words using the following words in it somewhere: GERBIL WONDERLAND ZIP AFTERSHAVE BAN…| Esther Chilton
Your writing prompt this week is LEAVE/S It was while I was out for an autumn stroll that this week’s prompt came to mind. I loved the carpet of rustic reds, honey golds and pumpkin oranges that paved my way. But, of course, leave or leaves has many different meanings – to bequeath or to […]| Esther Chilton
When I passed this sign I was with my other half and didn’t say a word…| Esther Chilton
Happy new week. I hope yours goes well. Here’s your Monday limerick challenge. Your word is BREAD Last week’s prompt was FOLLOW. You came up with some fun limericks: Nicola Daly: There once wa…| Esther Chilton
From today, for a week, my two short story collections are on sale for 99p (ebooks). Here’s a little bit about them: A Walk in the Woods An autumnal stroll through the woods, colourful leaves crunching underfoot, the air fresh on the face, laughter and lightness portraying a happy mother and daughter scene. But something […]| Esther Chilton
I follow Mia Winherrt’s blog and when I saw she’d written her first book, I was intrigued to check it out. ‘Does Love Die With You?’ is a contemporary romance, which thinks …| Esther Chilton
If you’d like to be included in this slot, please get in touch: estherchilton@gmail.com. Poems can be up to 60 lines and prose 2000 words. If you’d like to add a short bio and photo, then great. Al…| Esther Chilton
It’s that time of the week again – story challenge time. Can you tell a story in 26 words using the following words in it somewhere: ORGANIC CATERPILLAR SUDOKU Last week’s challenge was to wr…| Esther Chilton
Your word prompt this week is MONEY It’s said ‘money is the root of all evil’ but it’s something we all need to survive. I remember thinking about it in a good way when I wa…| Esther Chilton
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I saw this sign and I have to say I completely agree!| Esther Chilton
Hi there. I hope you have a great week. Here’s your Monday limerick challenge. Your word is FOLLOW Last week’s prompt was CRAZY. You came up with some hilarious limericks: Nicola Daly: T…| Esther Chilton
If you’d like to be included in this slot, please get in touch: estherchilton@gmail.com. Poems can be up to 60 lines and prose 2000 words. If you’d like to add a short bio and photo, then great. Al…| Esther Chilton
It’s Thursday and so I have a new story challenge for you. Can you tell a story in 50 words using the following words in it somewhere: POEM CRITIQUE MURDER CUPCAKE DICE Last week’s challenge was to…| Esther Chilton
Your writing prompt this week is SHADE We had a hot summer this year in the UK, so finding shade came as a relief. I remember loving to draw when I was a young girl and choosing the difference shad…| Esther Chilton
Another funny from Murray Clarke to entertain us:| Esther Chilton
Happy Monday. Here’s a new limerick challenge for you. Your word is: CRAZY Last week’s prompt was BUILT. You came up with some super limericks: Nicola Daly: He spoke with a mesmerising lilt An…| Esther Chilton
If you’d like to be included in this slot, please get in touch: estherchilton@gmail.com. Poems can be up to 60 lines and prose 2000 words. If you’d like to add a short bio and photo, then great. Al…| Esther Chilton
It’s Thursday and time for your new story challenge. Can you tell a story in 41 words using the following words in it somewhere: PETRIFIED HEPTATHLON UMBRELLA CRAYON Last week’s challenge was to wr…| Esther Chilton
Your writing prompt this week is CLUB When I was a little girl I belonged to the Curly Wurly Club – I remember receiving stickers and all sorts of things which I treasured for years. For thos…| Esther Chilton
Your prompt this week is CHARGE The first thought that comes to mind for me in relation to this week’s prompt word is cost – a fee for something. It might be a bill or something nicer s…| Esther Chilton
I first met Lauren North at Harrogate Crime Writing Festival and I’ve been fortunate to meet her a few times now. I have to say she’s one of the loveliest, most supportive authors IR…| Esther Chilton
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It’s been just over two weeks since The Secret Dragon came out and I’ve been completely overwhelmed by the support for the book. I’ve even received some reviews already – th…| Esther Chilton
I’ve always been fascinated by ancient Egypt. My mum and dad bought a book about Tutankhamun, whose tomb was found in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. I was only young, but I devoured the boo…| Esther Chilton
I hope you’re having a good week. Here’s a new story challenge: Can you tell a story in 46 words using the following words in it somewhere: DUMBFOUNDED VITAMINS WATERFALL THUMB GARLIC Last week’s c…| Esther Chilton
Your word prompt this week is KIND The first thought that comes to my mind for this word is being kind. If you look around at the world today, there’s not enough kindness; it can seems as if …| Esther Chilton
Here’s a new limerick challenge for you at the start of this new week. Your word is: ROCK Last week’s prompt was TOUCH. You came up with some clever limericks: Nicola Daly: There once was a ca…| Esther Chilton
I had a wonderful time at my local children’s bookshop last weekend, signing books and meeting children. I’d armed myself with colouring sheets and stickers, and they went down well. Re…| Esther Chilton
Some of you may remember that I was part of the team from The Society of Environmental Authors and Journalists attending the Global Birdfair at Rutland, UK, last month. Here is our video if anyone …| Esther Chilton
Hi there. I hope you’re having a good week. Here’s a new story challenge: Can you tell a story in 70 words using the following words in it somewhere: SCAB PILATES TEAPOT GLADIATOR PLANK…| Esther Chilton
Your word prompt this week is SMALL When I think about the word small, I can think about it negatively – small-minded people or people making you feel small. But I prefer to associate it with…| Esther Chilton
Your writing prompt this week is FAITH For many, this word equates to religion and a particular faith. For others, it may mean a lack of faith. I like to think about it in positive terms and having…| Esther Chilton
Happy Monday. Here’s your weekly limerick challenge. Your word is: SNEEZE Last week’s prompt was FELL. You came up with some clever limericks: Nicola Daly: Just got back from a run on Scafell*…| Esther Chilton
If you’d like to be included in this slot, please get in touch: estherchilton@gmail.com. Poems can be up to 60 lines and prose 2000 words. If you’d like to add a short bio and photo, then great. Al…| Esther Chilton
It’s time for a new story challenge. Here are your words… Can you tell a story in 44 words using the following words in it somewhere: TRIATHLON DOLPHIN STYLISH ARISTOCRAT TOFFEE Last we…| Esther Chilton
There aren’t too many legs of my book tour to go before the launch of my children’s book, The Secret Dragon. Today, I’m thrilled to be over at Fenlandphil’s wonderful blog. …| Esther Chilton
Your writing prompt this week is BIRDS This week’s prompt came to mind as I’m off to the Global Birdfair at Rutland (UK) on Friday as part of the Society of Environmental Writers and Jo…| Esther Chilton
Well, that is one reason to be fair…| Esther Chilton
Happy new week. I hope you had a nice break over the weekend. Here’s your new limerick challenge. Your word is: FELL Last week’s prompt was BLOCK. You came up with some really great limericks:…| Esther Chilton
It’s that time of the week – another leg of my blog tour. This time I’m over on Darlene Foster’s blog where she’s kindly hosting me. Please pop over to say hello:| Esther Chilton
If you’d like to be included in this slot, please get in touch: estherchilton@gmail.com. Poems can be up to 60 lines and prose 2000 words. If you’d like to add a short bio and photo, then great. Al…| Esther Chilton
It’s that time of the week again, and I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for the weekend. Before then, here is another story challenge for you: Can you tell a story in 24 words…| Esther Chilton
If you’d like to be included in this slot, please get in touch: estherchilton@gmail.com. Poems can be up to 60 lines and prose 2000 words. If you’d like to add a short bio and photo, then great. Al…| Esther Chilton
Happy new week. Here’s a fresh limerick challenge for you. Your word this week is: BEEP Last week’s prompt was KNAVE. You came up with some fabulous limericks: Trent’s World: If wickedness is …| Esther Chilton
If you’d like to be included in this slot, please get in touch: estherchilton@gmail.com. Poems can be up to 60 lines and prose 2000 words. If you’d like to add a short bio and photo, then great. Al…| Esther Chilton
It’s been a short week with the bank holiday on Monday, but it’s still zoomed by. I hope you’ve had a good week. Here’s your new story challenge. Can you tell a story in 38 words using …| Esther Chilton
Happy Easter Monday! I hope you’ve had a lovely Easter so far. Here’s a new limerick challenge for you. Your word this week is: KNAVE Last week’s prompt was LEAVE. You came up with some …| Esther Chilton
So, this is it – the series finale. To date, we’ve had California Dreamin’ , Moonlight Shadow, The Smurf Song, The Clapping Song, Chiquitita, Lady in Red, Girls Just Want to Have Fun and Rock…| Esther Chilton
I hope you’re all having a great week. It’s Thursday and so it’s time for a story challenge: Can you tell a story in 24 words? You must use the following words somewhere in the st…| Esther Chilton
I’ve always loved the sea and walking along the beach. Though I’ve never lived close to it and don’t often have the opportunity to go. But ever since my first visit – to Bou…| Esther Chilton
I’ve always thought doing laundry is no good for you…| Esther Chilton
I have to admit to having a very sweet tooth, though I’m disciplined and try to only have sweets and chocolate as a treat. One of my friends doesn’t like sweet things at all (I know! Sh…| Esther Chilton
Well, it’s nearly the end of another week. I hope your week has gone well. Here is a new story challenge for you: Can you tell a story in 15 words? You must use the following words somewhere …| Esther Chilton
How was your weekend? Cold, if you live here in the UK! Here’s an apt new limerick challenge for the start to this week: SNOW Least week’s prompt was CHANGE. You came up with some great…| Esther Chilton
This week’s writing prompt is: DREAMS Do you have a dream you yearn to fulfil? Maybe yours has come true. Or perhaps you’ve had strange, funny or recurring dreams. But not everyone remembers …| Esther Chilton
