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February 10, 2019
The Zoo (Flash Fiction)
It was fun being the daughter of a zookeeper. Bianca especially loved the big cats, and would spend hours sitting outside their cage, just across the safety glass from the majestic animals. The lions seemed to like Bianca too, cuddling up to the glass and gazing at her with lazy eyes.
Perhaps it was because she was being brought up in such a rich environment, but Bianca was developmentally advanced, starting to read at the age of three. By the time she was turning five, Bianca was consuming large tomes of fiction, and even non-fiction.
One morning, Bianca was sitting reading just across the glass from the big cats when an earthquake shook the complex. The glass cracked, but Bianca spoke calmly to the felines and they lay still, adoring eyes fixed upon the child as she continued to read.
Not so with the hyenas, who escaped their cage and began to roam the zoo, looking for prey. The hyenas found the tunnels that human used to view the big cats, and came racing in, slobbering and slathering in anticipation of tasting tender little girl.
Bianca screamed in terror. Disturbed, the lead lion roared, the roar shattering the glass into a myriad of small pieces. The lion leapt through the opening and past Bianca. Bianca crept back into the lion’s cage and climbed into the safe arms of a tree. She watched the conflict with a shuddering heart.
The lion batted at one hyena with a huge paw. It rolled over, stunned. The lion shook himself and the other hyena fell to the ground with a thud. The lion roared, and the pack decided to back off, seeking easier prey elsewhere.
Bianca’s father found her clinging to a tree in the lion’s enclosure. He was grateful she was unharmed.
Cecelia Hopkins-Drewer 2018
Monday image prompt supplied by Australian Speculative Fiction Facebook Group
Every Monday, the administration circulate a pictorial writing prompt which authors may address with a submission of up to 300 words. This tale was submitted to the site and gathered comments and likes. To read a tale that was selected for featuring on the website click this link: https://aussiespeculativefiction.com/...
The Zoo
It was fun being the daughter of a zookeeper. Bianca especially loved the big cats, and would spend hours sitting outside their cage, just across the safety glass from the majestic animals. The lions seemed to like Bianca too, cuddling up to the glass and gazing at her with lazy eyes.
Perhaps it was because she was being brought up in such a rich environment, but Bianca was developmentally advanced, starting to read at the age of three. By the time she was turning five, Bianca was consuming large tomes of fiction, and even non-fiction.
One morning, Bianca was sitting reading just across the glass from the big cats when an earthquake shook the complex. The glass cracked, but Bianca spoke calmly to the felines and they lay still, adoring eyes fixed upon the child as she continued to read.
Not so with the hyenas, who escaped their cage and began to roam the zoo, looking for prey. The hyenas found the tunnels that human used to view the big cats, and came racing in, slobbering and slathering in anticipation of tasting tender little girl.
Bianca screamed in terror. Disturbed, the lead lion roared, the roar shattering the glass into a myriad of small pieces. The lion leapt through the opening and past Bianca. Bianca crept back into the lion’s cage and climbed into the safe arms of a tree. She watched the conflict with a shuddering heart.
The lion batted at one hyena with a huge paw. It rolled over, stunned. The lion shook himself and the other hyena fell to the ground with a thud. The lion roared, and the pack decided to back off, seeking easier prey elsewhere.
Bianca’s father found her clinging to a tree in the lion’s enclosure. He was grateful she was unharmed.
Cecelia Hopkins-Drewer 2018
Monday image prompt supplied by Australian Speculative Fiction Facebook Group
Every Monday, the administration circulate a pictorial writing prompt which authors may address with a submission of up to 300 words. One successful submission will be included on the webpage at: https://aussiespeculativefiction.com/category/flash-fiction/?fbclid=IwAR3OKHtlMTZnAEZdE7sCtNk5DtRqVUKRU7BTMZ1osN8EBZ9X_TyQrxGNH9k
December 11, 2018
Australian Speculative Fiction Group
I have joined the Australian Speculative Fiction Group on Facebook. This appears to be a group of chatty authors drawn together by their interests in writing Science Fiction, Fantasy or both. Every Monday, the administration circulate a pictorial writing prompt which authors may address with a submission of up to 300 words. One successful submission will be included on the webpage at: https://aussiespeculativefiction.com/category/flash-fiction/?fbclid=IwAR3OKHtlMTZnAEZdE7sCtNk5DtRqVUKRU7BTMZ1osN8EBZ9X_TyQrxGNH9k
Horror/Dark Fantasy authors participating in the group include: Alan Baxter, Steve Herczeg, Steve Dillon, Keri Arthur, Shelley Russell Nolan, Pamela Jeffs, Noel Osualdini, and Ryn Lilley. Other members with a Science Fiction focus include: Alanah Andrews, Aiki Flinthart, Rebecca Langham, Jodie Rye, Carleton Chinner, Lachlan Walter, Alethea Kinsela, and Shelley Calopa. Several writers, including Frank Prem and myself, also write poetry.
S.M. Isaac, Austin Sheenan, and Sue Maynes are among the successful submittors who have been featured on the aussiespeculativefiction.com website. Membership in the group is helping me increase my focus on authentic Science Fiction writing. (I also submit fantasy, but I probably did not need my interest in that area stimulated, as it is a very strong interest.) I have not achieved selection for the web-page yet, but I am receiving numerous likes on every submission and a number of comments.
Horror/Dark Fantasy authors participating in the group include: Alan Baxter, Steve Herczeg, Steve Dillon, Keri Arthur, Shelley Russell Nolan, Pamela Jeffs, Noel Osualdini, and Ryn Lilley. Other members with a Science Fiction focus include: Alanah Andrews, Aiki Flinthart, Rebecca Langham, Jodie Rye, Carleton Chinner, Lachlan Walter, Alethea Kinsela, and Shelley Calopa. Several writers, including Frank Prem and myself, also write poetry.
S.M. Isaac, Austin Sheenan, and Sue Maynes are among the successful submittors who have been featured on the aussiespeculativefiction.com website. Membership in the group is helping me increase my focus on authentic Science Fiction writing. (I also submit fantasy, but I probably did not need my interest in that area stimulated, as it is a very strong interest.) I have not achieved selection for the web-page yet, but I am receiving numerous likes on every submission and a number of comments.
Fantastic Reads for 11 December 2018
Fantastic Reads is a newsletter by author Amber Morant. Amber has kindly agreed to feature Mystic Evermore in the 11 December 2018 mailing. You can read Amber's newsletter at the following web address and also browse back issues.
https://mailchi.mp/4ac3d9bfe847/fantastic-reads-for-12-november-1551605
https://mailchi.mp/4ac3d9bfe847/fantastic-reads-for-12-november-1551605
November 2, 2018
AllAuthor interview
I have recently been interviewed by AllAuthor, this interview is unique in that Mady Joshi of AllAuthor takes the time and effort to check out the author's works and ask questions tailored to the books. Some of these questions are quite discerning!
Cecelia Hopkins-Drewer absolutely loved performing in school concerts. She has published poems and articles as both ‘Hopkins’ and ‘Drewer’. She has designed her own book covers. She writes most mornings. When she is stuck in rut, she goes out. Sometimes she reads other’s books, watches TV or a movie. She uses Beta readers and she studies the market and sees what is popular. The next book in The Silver Springs University Series is in the editing phase. It is called ‘Love Always Hopes.' Read full interview...
Cecelia Hopkins-Drewer absolutely loved performing in school concerts. She has published poems and articles as both ‘Hopkins’ and ‘Drewer’. She has designed her own book covers. She writes most mornings. When she is stuck in rut, she goes out. Sometimes she reads other’s books, watches TV or a movie. She uses Beta readers and she studies the market and sees what is popular. The next book in The Silver Springs University Series is in the editing phase. It is called ‘Love Always Hopes.' Read full interview...Mystic Evermore and Autumn Secrets are featured at Joelbooks
https://joelbooks.com/mystic-evermore-by-cecelia-hopkins-drewer/
https://joelbooks.com/autumn-secrets-...
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Joelbooks website listing
My book "Faith and Love" is now featured on Joelbooks' website https://joelbooks.com/faith-and-love-by-cecelia-hopkins-drewer/
Silver Springtime is also listed at: https://joelbooks.com/silver-springtime-by-cecelia-hopkins-drewer/
Silver Springtime is also listed at: https://joelbooks.com/silver-springtime-by-cecelia-hopkins-drewer/
