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The Forties Street Tradesmen – An Essay by British Author Peter Carroll

On January 24, 2013, in Guest Writers, Peter Carroll, by Peter Carroll

There was never a dull moment for youngsters in the forties. Street tradesmen we abundant and many had their own brand of humor. We looked forward to seeing them. There was always some friendly banter to share and we came to know them all.

Eighty This Year – A Poem by British Author Peter Carroll

On January 16, 2013, in Guest Writers, Peter Carroll, by Peter Carroll

Peter Carroll is the author of Queen of Misfortune – A Lady Jane Grey Novel and Doodlebugs & Spitfires. For more information, see his website.

Connecticut Slaughter – Thoughts by British Author Peter Carroll

On December 19, 2012, in Guest Writers, Peter Carroll, by Peter Carroll

Most Brits cannot understand the American psyche which rules that owning a gun is part and parcel of the American way. And following the awful killing of innocents, gun sales are increasing. Some say that teachers should be supplied with guns to offset something like this reoccurring.

Survival on Nature’s Fruits – Essay by British Author Peter Carroll

On December 17, 2012, in Guest Writers, Peter Carroll, by Peter Carroll

What do mushrooms mean to you? You either like them or detest the thought of consuming a fungi that can grow from something that is decaying. And who the devil sampled them in the first place? They must have been very hungry – and one can imagine, given the many poisonous varieties, there must have been fatalities.

The Unwelcome Trojan – A Lament by British Author Peter Carroll

On November 21, 2012, in Guest Writers, Peter Carroll, by Peter Carroll

There I was, happily researching my new book when; snap! My computer screen is completely blocked by an ominous looking page which in so many words tells me that, unless I pay a sum of 100 GBP I will be reported to the police and liable to prosecution. (The term to describe British currency is incorrect for a start!)

History Repeats, Essay by English Author Peter Carroll

On October 22, 2012, in Guest Writers, Peter Carroll, by Peter Carroll

It wasn’t until a school friend was killed in a direct bomber hit just down the road that I knew what real hate was all about and I soon picked up the bug to hate all Germans

The Writing Bug, Essay by English Author Peter Carroll

On October 4, 2012, in Guest Writers, Peter Carroll, by Peter Carroll

A friend asked me recently what inspires me to write, he was particularly referring to my novel about Lady Jane Grey called ‘Queen of Misfortune’. He caught me unawares and for a moment I was hesitant. I find in my later life so many reasons to write and often awaken with my mind spinning with all sorts of notions, causes and effects – the Karma of my being beckoning me to translate thoughts into the written word.

Queen Elizabeth I.: We Have Toothache

On October 1, 2012, in Guest Writers, Peter Carroll, by Peter Carroll

In December 1578, when Queen Elizabeth was Queen of the realm, it seems remarkable that a monarch who displayed a courageous, forthright and shrewd charisma admired by many of her contemporaries, was plain scared to have a very bad tooth extracted.

Hell Bent: The Story of a Brave Man in Poem and Short Story by English Author Peter Carroll

On September 28, 2012, in Guest Writers, Peter Carroll, by Peter Carroll

Ricardo was close to disaster – but that was the name of his game, he loved to take the risks and take his aircraft to the very edge – his preference was to perform his stunts over the coast so if something unforeseen did happen, he would have a far better chance of survival crashing into the sea.

Memories of Max Bygraves OBE, A Tribute by English Author Peter Carroll

On September 18, 2012, in Guest Writers, Peter Carroll, by Peter Carroll

I was so sad to learn that Max Bygraves has died on 31st August 2012 after suffering with Alzheimer’s disease. His late wife Blossom died of a chest complaint on 24 May 2011 which, after a marriage lasting 69 years, Max really never got over.