I was back on the schools circuit again today – my first school event of the year! Lately I’ve been doing fewer school appearances – in theory so I can keep more days for writing. But where do those writing days go? MYSTERIOUS THEFT OF DAYS IS HAPPENING. The side-effect of doing fewer school visits [...]
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Warrior Number One by Andy Briggs
Warrior Number One is the third book I’ve read in Franklin Watts‘ fast and fun Edge series – and, to my mind, it’s the funniest thing Andy Briggs has written. Meet Carl – small, thin, geeky and obsessed with a computer game called Barbarianz. Carl is battling his way through the various levels to try [...]
A Tokyo Ghost Story
Last night I went on a tour of Aoyama Cemetery, the biggest and oldest graveyard in Tokyo. Local taxi drivers, I heard, won’t stop here during the hours of darkness. They speak of a woman in a blue (or white) dress who hails a cab and asks to be taken to a nearby destination, calling [...]
Shiver of the Phantom – Chapter 12
Exclusively here at Trapped By Monsters, here’s the twelth part of Tommy’s brand new Scream Street story – Shiver of the Phantom… — Shiver of the Phantom by Tommy Donbavand Chapter Twelve The Wail “That was a fail!” rumbled Mr Aspin as the group stopped to catch their breath outside the Crudley family’s garden. He [...]
Shiver of the Phantom – Chapter 11
Posted to Book Zone for Boys, here’s the eleventh part of my brand new Scream Street story – Shiver of the Phantom… — Shiver of the Phantom by Tommy Donbavand Chapter Eleven The Pet Henry reappeared through the fence piece by piece, looking like a child’s rubber toy that had been overstretched to the point [...]
Shiver of the Phantom – Chapter 10
Posted to Walker Books’ Bear Blog, here’s the tenth part of my new Scream Street story – Shiver of the Phantom… — Shiver of the Phantom by Tommy Donbavand Chapter Ten The Fence “Very well,” said Mr Aspin, struggling to keep his temper under control. “Let’s get this over with, then Harper can go back [...]
Shiver of the Phantom – Chapter 9
Posted to Feeling Fictional, here’s the ninth part of my brand new Scream Street story – Shiver of the Phantom… — Shiver of the Phantom by Tommy Donbavand Chapter Nine The Team The new ghost was large and imposing – and just as see-through as Henry. He wore a neatly pressed uniform and peaked cap, [...]
Shiver of the Phantom – Chapter 8
Posted to Tall Tales and Short Stories, here’s the eighth part of my exclusive Scream Street story – Shiver of the Phantom… — Shiver of the Phantom by Tommy Donbavand Chapter Eight The Threat The new ghost was large and imposing – and just as see-through as Henry. He wore a neatly pressed uniform and [...]
Shiver of the Phantom – Chapter 7
Posted to Spinechills, here’s the seventh part of my new Scream Street story – Shiver of the Phantom… — Shiver of the Phantom by Tommy Donbavand Chapter Seven The Boss Henry Horatio Harper turned and began to shuffle away across the central square. Luke, Resus and Cleo hurried after him. “Lunchtime?” asked Cleo, catching up [...]
Shiver of the Phantom – Chapter 6
Posted to My Favourite Books, here’s the sixth part of my special Scream Street story – Shiver of the Phantom… — Shiver of the Phantom by Tommy Donbavand Chapter Six The Phantom Resus held a transparent hand up in front of his face. He could still make out the outline of his body, but he [...]
