Saturday Sample: Splat by Vanessa Horn, lemonade

 

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About the author

Vanessa began writing for children two years ago and, in 2019, won the Swanwick Children’s Writing Competition (in association with Writing Magazine) with Olly’s Monster Night. Her first picture book – Waaaaa! – was released on 16th January 2020 by Tiny Tree Children’s Books:  https://www.matthewjamespublishing.com/products/tiny-tree/waaaaaa

 

Vanessa’s most recent achievements are the inclusion of her story Christingle in The Best of Cafelit 8 (Bridge House Publishing) and being chosen as a finalist with her flash fiction, Space, in the Scottish Arts Trust Short Story Awards 

 

 

Saturday Sample: Theme and Variations by Vanessa Horn, sparkling water

 

 Introduction

Why write a flash fiction collection based on music? Because…

Music is such an important part of life. It’s a way of expressing feelings and emotions as well as being an escape from the extremes of life.

Music is everything - from providing a source of entertainment to offering a lifeline for those in need.

Most people have been affected by music. It could be a song which transports you to a different era, place or mood, or an instrumental piece which can make you cry, laugh, or ponder the meaning of life.

Music can say many things to many people. This book is for everyone who has music in their lives - externally or internally