This is the inspiration behind my story 'So Much for Happy Families', which is my second story published in this month's Fiction Feast..
I married three years ago and inherited three lovely step-children as well as Bad Bonnie. With two girls of my own of similar age to my husband's eldest two, it was never a foregone conclusion that they would get on. However, I am delighted to say that the two families (Including Bonnie and Bobbie) have merged seamlessly.
Recently, the children (ages ranging from 14-26) ganged up on us on us after a family lunch and said we all ought to go on a family holiday... to bond!
I think the term 'over my dead body' might have been uttered by myself and my husband but a seed was sown. What would happen if a family did try to play happy families on holiday?
My story is once again set in Greece but Kate's choice of holiday destination is not to the older children's liking. It is a tale of sibling jealousy and rivalry but by the end of the story, teenager Lilly is forced to re-evaluate her feelings for her own family after her new friend Stephan tells her of his own family tragedy.
I'll look forward to reading your story, Wendy X
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy it, Mandy.
DeleteLove that this is inspired by your own wonderful situation, Wendy!
ReplyDeleteI know. I am very lucky, Rosemary.
DeleteHope Bonnie wasn't too upset by her nickname...
ReplyDeleteI'm still having problems finding TABFF - you keep clearing out the local newsagents, Wendy!
No, she's used to it. Sorry about the mags, Tracy... you'll have to get up earlier on a Thursday!
DeleteI'd already read it and thought that the story must have a ring of truth about it for some families. I'm glad yours get on much better.
ReplyDeleteNot as glad as I am, Keith!
DeleteFamilies can be strange things. Thank goodness we can vent our spleen in our writing!
ReplyDeleteThat can be said for so many things, can't it, Julia.
DeleteCongratulations Wendy :)
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Thanks, Vikki
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