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October 22, 2013
Magic Molly, Fire Witch competition prizes unveiled
Here are a couple of scans of the exclusive, signed original paintings that will be offered as a prize in a Magic Molly Fire Witch children’s writing, competition. The watercolours are mounted, ready for framing. Fab prizes.
The competition is open to children aged 6-11 and ends on the 2nd November. Details here. https://www.facebook.com/events/621213357917667/
Magic Molly, Fire Witch competition prize unveiled
Here is a scan of one of the original drawings that will be offered as a prize in a Magic Molly Fire Witch competition. The watercolour is mounted, ready for framing. Fab prize.
October 19, 2013
Magic Molly, The Fire Witch. Launch day announced
Magic Molly, The Fire Witch will be officially launched on Facebook on Saturday 26th October 2013.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1393801640856749/ …
Marie Fullerton, my fabulous artist is creating two special original illustrations that will be signed and handed out as prizes in an online competition. You can also win a kindle version of the book.
See you there.
Trevor Forest
October 13, 2013
Sneaky Peek at Magic Molly; The Fire Witch
Coming very soon. Magic Molly; The Fire Witch, Book four in the Magic Molly series.
Chapter Three
When Molly got back to the café she found the place was full and there wasn’t a spare seat to be had. She stood looking uncomfortable as old witches and some of the elderly, ordinary folk passed comment on her.
‘Ooh, isn’t she lovely, Hazel?’ said one of Granny Whitewand’s best friends.
‘She’s getting to be a proper little witch,’ said another.
Molly hated the way people passed comment about her as though she wasn’t there. She scowled and nudged her mother. ‘Can we go now?’ she whispered.
‘Ten minutes,’ said Mrs Miggins. ‘Granny Whitewand’s only had four cups of tea so far.’
Molly sighed and looked around for a seat.
‘Come and sit with me, my dear,’ said an elderly lady sitting nearby. ‘I’ll show you some photos of my granddaughter. She looks a bit like you.’
Molly was aghast. She didn’t even like looking through old family photo albums.
The café owner took pity on Molly and produced a small stool. Molly sat down quickly; the stool was so low that she found herself at eye level with the tea pot. The effect made Molly look even smaller. It brought another round of comments from the café clientele.
‘Oh, look. Doesn’t she look sweet?’
An old witch called Wanda, wiped a tear from her eye. ‘She looks just like me when I was a junior witch.’ Wanda hobbled over to Molly and pinched her cheek between a bony finger and thumb. ‘Who’s a pretty ‘ickle witchy girl, then?’
Molly’s face went redder than the table cloth; she took off her hat, placed it on the floor and glared at the clock, willing it to move faster. She was just considering asking her wand if he knew of a speed-up-time spell when Granny Whitewand suddenly woke up.
‘Eh, what? Who stole the fire?’
‘Were not at home, Grandma.’ hissed Molly. ‘We’re in town to get my flying licence.’
The old witch looked around, gave a jaw cracking yawn, sucked her wobbly teeth back into place, and picked up her tea cup. She took a huge noisy slurp and put it shakily back onto the saucer. ‘That explains where the fire went, then,’ she said. ‘Has the tea shop started issuing flying licences?’
‘We’ve got a problem with that,’ said Mrs Miggins. ‘The post office officials think Molly’s too young to have a licence and won’t issue it.’
Granny Whitewand pulled her wand from the secret pocket of her cloak and got unsteadily to her feet. ‘They won’t issue our Millie with a licence? We’ll see about that, won’t we girls?’
The old witches got to their feet and waved their wands in the air.
Molly stood on her stool and shouted to make herself heard above the shrieks and cackles.
‘It’s all being sorted out now; the wizard from the Magic Council has gone to the post office to have a word.’
The shrieking stopped immediately. The hags sat down and started a dozen different conversations.
‘Ooh, the wizard from the Magic Council…’
‘Fancy that, she must be well in if the wizard is going to get her a licence.’
‘Do you think he can get me a new one? I lost mine for being cheeky to a policeman.’
Just then the door opened and the wizard stepped into the café; he walked quickly to Molly’s table.
‘I think you’ll find that the post office is happy to issue you with your provisional flying licence, Molly Miggins. As I promised, you have been granted a special dispensation.’
The witches bowed their heads and whispered amongst themselves.
‘Ooh, a dispensation, you don’t see many of those.’
Molly blushed again; she hated being the centre of attention.
The wizard smiled and produced a small piece of parchment. ‘You will probably need this spell to finally obtain your licence. Mr Stickitt, the postmaster, is a little indisposed at the moment. It’s up to you when you use it. You can leave it until you come back from your task if you like, it would serve him right really.’
At the mention of the word, task, another dozen conversations began in the café. The wizard bowed to Molly and made his way to the door. Before he opened it he turned back and faced the clientele.
‘Look after this young witch, she is very special. You may all have cause to thank her one day.’
Molly stared at her feet as a rapturous round of applause filled the room; she took hold of her mother’s hand and almost dragged her out of the café.
Once they were on the pavement Molly stuck her hat on her head and sighed.
‘I wish they wouldn’t make such a fuss.’
‘They’re all pleased for you, Molly, that’s all,’ said Mrs Miggins. ‘You didn’t mention that you had been given another task.’
‘I saw the wizard when I went for my walk,’ said Molly. ‘I don’t want the task; I want to take my flying lessons.’
‘I’m sure there’ll be time for both,’ replied Mrs Miggins. ‘Now, let’s go and collect this licence.’
September 24, 2013
Beth’s birthday
Happy Birthday Magic Molly fan Beth Guy. 8 today. Have a wonderful birthday Beth.
September 22, 2013
Magic Molly, Christmas Carole released
The Magic Molly Christmas special has been released on Kindle and eReader. You can buy it here. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00FCAJPEU
Magic Molly and the Fire Witch, the fourth book in the Magic Molly series will be released in October.
August 26, 2013
Extract from Magic Molly’s Christmas Carole
Scenario:
Molly finds herself inside one of Granny WHitewand’s recurring dreams. At the top of a steep incline is a bend, behind the bend is a ledge and a big, glowing red button that says, ‘Do Not Press Me.’ when the button is pressed the wall behind the ledge moves forward pushing whoever is standing there at the time over a 6 foot drop.
Extract (draft)
Molly marched back up the incline with a… determined look on her face. This time she was determined to resist the temptation to press the red button. She walked round the bend and once again stood on the ledge. The big red button flaunted itself right in front of her nose.
Molly read the words again. Do Not Press Me.
‘Right then, I won’t,’ said Molly. She folded her arms and looked at her feet.
After thirty seconds she gave the button a quick glance. Thirty seconds later she gave it a slightly longer look. Molly tapped her foot and whistled to herself then she shuffled her feet and turned her head away from the button.
‘AAAARGH! It’s no good Wonky,’ she cried. ‘It’s tempting me even when I’ve got my eyes closed.’
Molly whirled around and whacked the button with the palm of her hand.
The wall slid noisily forward and pushed her off the ledge again.
‘Bother,’ said Molly.
*****
‘You pressed it again, didn’t you?’ said Granny Whitewand as Molly crawled out of the low tunnel into the main passage.
‘I couldn’t help it Grandma. I could see it in my mind, as big as a house. I had to hit it.’
‘I know,’ said Granny Whitewand, sadly. ‘I hit the blooming thing every night. I try not to, but I always give in to temptation.’
‘The problem is,’ said Molly. ‘There’s nothing else up there. What else can you do?’
Granny Whitewand nodded. ‘I’ve searched every nook and cranny on the ledge, on the rock face, and on the floor at the bottom. There’s nothing there but rock… and the red button. I’ve run my hands over the rock face, I’ve tried using reveal spells on the walls, but I can’t find anything.’
‘Well, the button is there for a reason, that’s for sure,’ said Molly. ‘I’m going back for another look.’
Three round trips later Molly had become seriously frustrated.
‘I think I’m going to dream about that red button forever,’ she said.
‘I already do,’ said Granny Whitewand, ‘that’s why I’m standing her talking to you.’
‘Maybe we should try it together, Grandma,’ suggested Molly.
‘Hmm, that’s a good idea, Millie. Come on, race you to the top.’
Molly had to wait a good five minutes before Granny Whitewand turned the corner to stand on the ledge beside her.
‘I had to stop, I had cramp,’ she explained.
Molly left the old witch trying to ignore the red button and fired up the bright light spell.
She examined every inch of the moving wall but couldn’t find so much as a crack in it.
Molly turned her attention to the floor and crawled along the ledge with her nose just a few inches above the smooth rock. When she was half way across she heard the siren go off.
‘Botheration,’ shouted Granny Whitewand. ‘Sorry Millie I couldn’t resist…’See more
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August 12, 2013
Magic Molly
The fourth Magic Molly book is now being written and should be released later this year. The new book will be titled, Magic Molly and the Fire Witch. Look out for more news on this website.
August 11, 2013
Peggy Larkin’s War is now on First Chapters
My alter ego, Trevor Forest and www.firstchapters.net have combined to release the first four chapters of Peggy Larkin’s War on their website. FIRST CHAPTERS
There is a link to buy the book on first chapters but it will only
work if you live outside of the UK. British readers can buy it here. BUY PEGGY LARKIN’S WAR UK
