Category: Original Fiction
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Will the Literary Agent that just asked for a partial decide to represent me?
I’m not as good at horary astrology as I might like to be, but every once and awhile, I do give it a try. I’ve just finished my first astrological novel – The Curve of Capricorn (not quite like the Booker Prize winning The Luminaries, but just as good if I might say so myself). …
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The Pinch of Pisces
Not only has post humanism made redundant our most fundamental assumption that God is superior to man but also that man is in turn superior to nature. This leaves nothing left but nature and the funny thing is that the distinctions were all manmade in the first place.
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Elements of Postmodern Literature
While writing query letters to literary agents, I was forced to classify my new novel, The Curve of Capricorn as belonging to a particular genre. For better or worse, I’ve chosen postmodern literature. That might sound a bit presumptuous but here’s what I think it means: 1) Postmodern literature attempts to depict the crisis of…
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The Makings of a Good Character – Motivation
Motivation = that ‘something’ (or bundle of ‘something’s’) that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviour – that which your character wants, needs, or fears that drives the action. Astrologically, I believe motivation is primarily symbolised by the placement and connections of three natal planets:
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Truth and lies – do you know the difference?
While researching for my new novel – Lords and Lies – (excerpt above), I discovered that contrary to popular belief, there’s no agreement on what is truth – indeed finding one is a central aim of philosophy.
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Valentine’s Day / Flash Fiction/ Shards of glass
With the twins asleep and my mother was watching reruns on the telly, I took my chance. Grabbing my purse, I slipped out the door, and hurried down to the shops. This was Bob’s and my first Valentine’s Day together and it was going to be absolutely fabulous. I’d taken in in some extra sewing…
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if you were a literary agent …how would you respond?
Dear Ms Agent, In the aftermath of The Great War when Europe is cloaked in social disillusionment, twenty-four year old, newly widowed, Sophie de Belcoupe returns home to Paris. With conventional ideals of the feminine thwarted, she determines it’s through art that she will forge her future. Complications arise when, by accepting a job on…
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Tatterhood (A Norwegian Fairytale)/ Original Drama
Tatterhood (A Norwegian Fairytale) / Original Drama by Debra Moolenaar Players: Daisy (D)– the beautiful daughter Bella Dona (BD)– the ugly daughter with her goat and wooden spoon Queen Jessamine (QJ)– the Queen Pansy (P) – the maid Christmas Eve witch (CEW) ACT ONE / SCENE ONE QJ: Where is my maid? Why is it so…
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One Enchanted Evening/original short fiction
One Enchanted Evening by Debra Moolenaar On such an enchanted evening, nothing could go wrong. A soft summer breeze before Easter was a good omen and just look at those candy cane clouds. After battling her way off the number 7 tram at Leidseplein, Astrid hurried to the agreed-upon meeting spot. Stationing herself between…
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The Prodigal Son (act one of a new play)
THE PRODIGAL SON By Debra Moolenaar ( a short play inspired by Camus’ “The Outsider”) Act One NARRATOR: (to us.) Listen up. Your life may depend on it. Think you can play around and not get burned? Think again. MRS NOVAK: Let me get this straight, Mr Kermak. You want me to believe you once…