THAT SONG
That song has made him millions over
the years. Wonder what his fans would say if they knew I wrote it?
The summer of ’67, it was, when he
was too spaced-out to sit up, let alone write a tune. He found it one day and
played it, the band loved it, and it took off. Did he give me the credit? Not
bloody likely!
He’s had four different wives since
then, all young and thin.
The old goat didn’t even recognise me
this morning, pushing the Hoover round the studio.
He’ll remember me tomorrow – I’ll make
sure of that.
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Thanks as ever to Rochelle for hosting Friday Fictioneers on her blog https://rochellewisoff.com/ and for taking the photo prompt this week.
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Helter-Skelter is set in the first half of the 20th century, so it just qualifies as an historical novel, and is the story of Albie's search for his gypsy father after his mother abandons him at the tender age of twelve.
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For those of you who read my first book, A Volcanic Race, and are eagerly anticipating the sequel, I have been working on Wolf Pack at the same time as completing Helter-Skelter.
For those of you who didn't buy AVR because you 'don't read fantasy', perhaps I can change your minds?The book is definitely NOT sci-fi, and even people who only bought it out of friendship have enjoyed reading it!
A fine note of menace at the end
ReplyDeleteThanks Neil - glad it worked for you.
DeleteI wonder why they waited so long?
ReplyDeleteMaybe she realised her pension wasn't going to be adequate?
ReplyDeleteOoh, I wonder what she's going to do to make him remember. Deliciously intriguing, Liz!
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A char woman can go anywhere.
DeleteOoh, we need another instalment of this one... got to know what she's planning!
ReplyDeleteMaybe I will write one - or shall I just leave it to your imagination? What would you do in her place?
DeleteNot the first to steal from another. I hope she gets what she deserves..
ReplyDeleteAnd oh? Another new book not the second part... You tormentor, you.
Yes... peeps! Do read A Volcanic Race. It is wonderful!
Thanks Dale, twice over x
DeleteA shame she won't get the money, along with her revenge.
ReplyDeleteA shame indeed.
DeleteSeems she has a plan up her sleeve!
ReplyDeleteClick to read my FriFic tale
Yep. He'd be wise to look at his cleaning staff a bit more closely.
DeleteI think someone is about to be Hoovered.
ReplyDeleteYou're probably right.
DeleteSeems he's waited a long time to claim what he should have a long time ago
ReplyDeleteFar too long.
DeleteDear Liz,
ReplyDeleteI wonder if revenge will be as sweet as she thinks.
Shalom,
Rochelle
PS I am anxiously awaiting the sequel to Volcanic Race. All the best with this on in the mean time.
Thank you on both counts Rochelle.
DeleteIt's sad when people don't get the credit they deserve...
ReplyDeleteNow she's gonna make sure the world knows the reality. Proving ownership is tough. Hope she succeeds!
Great story, Liz!
Have a lovely weekend!
thanks Anita.
DeleteWhat a sinister ending!
ReplyDeleteSorry!
DeleteI wonder what she has up her sleeve?! Great story.
ReplyDeleteWhat would you do?
DeleteI just wonder what type of revenge she has in place for him... somehow I wonder it involves using the Hoover.
ReplyDeleteThe mind boggles!
DeleteOooo...this sounds ominous.
ReplyDeleteIt is supposed to!
DeleteI hear her disdain throughout the story, and then . . . the end! Well done. And congratulations on the release of your new book!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jan.
DeleteI loved the four thin wives! Great tale. Jilly, Sugar on the Bee.
ReplyDeletePop stars do get through wives at an alarming rate!
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