Tedbiker: Blog

Whether about now you celebrate the birth of Jesus of Nazareth - as prophet or Son of God - or the turning of the Year, or Channukah, or whatever, I wish you all every blessing for the New Year.
To my fellow authors, Thank you for the pleasure you've given. To my readers, Thank you for reading... especially if you took the time to comment!
I will continue to write, if slowly. Please be patient...
Ted

A new short story. Having overcome my inertia for a few days, here is a little offering - I hope you enjoy it.

I always try to respond to feedback, if only with a 'thank you'. Of course, if it's 'anon' there's not much I can do. But sometimes my responses are bounced back as undeliverable, presumably due to the address being no longer valid. Chris, thanks for your feedback, and please update your address!
Ted

Five years ago I wrote a fairly popular story entitled 'The Photo', inspired by a delightful picture of a very attractive young woman. The picture was then accessible via an arty website and I included the URL at the beginning of the tale.
If you are going to ask a question, then have the courtesy to include your address so it can be answered.

A reader recently emailed me to say that the link to the photo mentioned in the story no longer worked, which I suppose is hardly surprising after five years! So I have submitted the first chapter with a revised heading for reposting. I have to say I still think it's a remarkably beautiful picture...