Articles by Elke Thompson
Meerkat, pine cone, beach, tapestry, pencil – Five Word Stories
[Thank you, Jenny Lisk, for gifting me the words above.] She loved sketching. Always had done. And sitting here, under... Read more
lamb, leaf, longing, likely, looks – Five Word Stories
[Thank you, Olivia, for gifting me the following words: lamb, leaf, longing, likely, looks… I love you! 🫶] She closed... Read more
heart, tree, magic, ladder, sandwich – Five Word Stories
Last night I remembered that I used to write stories from five or six unrelated words when I was very... Read more
Wondering….
The keyboard just called me. I’m unsure why. But someone who I admire and adore – but have yet to... Read more
Panic Attacks….
It’s no secret: I suffer from panic attacks. But recently, they’ve been pretty well controlled to be honest. In fact,... Read more
‘Mrs Death Misses Death’ by Salena Godden – A Review
I just finished reading Salena Godden’s ‘Mrs Death Misses Death’, and I feel utterly emotional and compelled to write down... Read more
Why you should talk to yourself like you would talk to your children or best friend…
I have a nemesis. Running. As long as I can remember, I haven’t been able to do it. Even at... Read more
Poetry Slam: “Oh, Hello Demons…”
Oh hello demons, You’ve come out to play, Shouting abuse in my head, Trying to make me crumble and... Read more
Poetry Slam – “Perfection doesn’t exist…”
Perfection doesn’t exist No matter how much you persist, There will always be that thing That’s not quite right... Read more
‘Is it still ok to have cuddles?’ won in three categories at the Story Monsters Approved Awards!
Exciting news! “Is it still ok to have cuddles?” earned the seal of approval in the Picture Books, Family Matters... Read more