Mrs. Nellabell Higgenbottom, such a ridiculous name that her friends called her Nellie. There were those that called her Higgie, but they were not so much her friends.
Without a Hitch
Classical Torture: Assigned Reading
Classical Torture – the dreaded assignments of literary teachers eager to share their favorite volumes with their students, who assuredly will love it as much as they did. Heads up – they rarely do.
What Writer Inspires You?
Despite starting my life as a con artist prodigy of sorts, I really did love books. I devoured them with an insatiable curiosity.
Dragon Stew (The End)
The door opened as if by magic. Out stepped the huge, green dragon. Windsor sniffed at the bowl appreciatively and took one giant mouthful.
Dragon Stew (part 4 )
“Sheesh, you don’t have to shout, sonny! I’m right here,” said Hildegarde chuckling as she moved closer to him. “Yes, yes that’s me, but no one has asked me about that in years; isn’t much call for dragon recipes. What can I do for you?”
Dragon Stew (Part 3)
Sir James traveled for many days and many nights to reach the land where the witch lived. Finally, he arrived at the entrance to Ecstatica Forrest. He wondered through the dark groves of trees until he stumbled upon a cottage that was so covered in vines, he nearly missed seeing it at all.
Dragon Stew (part 2)
I have come to rescue you from the horrible dragon’s clutches. How shall I do it? Shall I run at him with my sword? Shall I climb up your hair and rescue you? Shall I get him to prick his dragon paw on a spinning wheel? Or perhaps find a fairy to put him to sleep?”
Shannon McCauley - Author 