Crawl Space: Yellow Mama

Wednesday 1 July 2009

Yellow Mama

My flash about Kate Webster, the last woman hanged at Wandsworth, is published in the latest issue of Yellow Mama. This is one of a handful of historical crime flashes I've written. If you're interested in how (or why) I like writing this sort flash, there's a blog about it here.

8 comments:

sonia said...: very well written. I am amazed how much story and how clear a picture has been created with so few words; 1 July 2009 at 19:11
Gay Degani said...: Absolutely gorgeous. My favorite bit:

Through the thick weave of her fingers, the flame watches her wait.

Congrats on another strong piece.; 1 July 2009 at 20:44
Vanessa Gebbie said...: congrats Sarah. Hope the new home is lovely!; 1 July 2009 at 23:07
Sarah Hilary said...: Thank you, Sonia, for reading and commenting so positively, and for dropping by. I love your blog - the picture of the trees looks beautifully shady in this hot weather.; 2 July 2009 at 09:27
Sarah Hilary said...: Thanks, Gay!; 2 July 2009 at 09:28
Sarah Hilary said...: Hi, V, and thanks. Yes the new place is lovely, a real 'new chapter' and very exciting. You must be off to Bantry any day now - have fun and say hi to the gang from me.; 2 July 2009 at 09:29
Madeline said...: Sarah, this was wonderfully chilling!; 2 July 2009 at 20:34
Sarah Hilary said...: Thanks, Madeline!; 3 July 2009 at 06:52