He grew up in a jigsaw puzzle. A Christmas card. A tea shop watercolour. I grew up in a news report. An episode of The Bill. A photography exhibition of burning cars and women in bulky coats pushing tartan shopping trolleys through rubble. It was hell for both of us.
Amanda Quinn lives in the North East of England where she works as a freelance writer and tutor. Her writing has been published by Shooter Literary Magazine, Open Pen, Ellipsis Zine, Butcher’s Dog, and Spelk Fiction among others. She can be found online at amandaquinn.co.uk and on Twitter at @amandaqwriter.
Fantastic; gets better each time I read it.
Great story Amanda, I love the comparisons and the outcome. Just goes to show that money isn’t everything.
My first time commenting on a story here. This is perfect in every way. Precise wording, intelligent thinking. Please write more!
Love this :) Great writing.
Thanks very much everyone. Really appreciate your comments.