Libby O Neill: 6 books

A short story. Jim is a coastal fisherman from a long line of lobster fishermen. He met the love of his life late in life and their time together was brief but powerful. Despite having a heart conditon, Jim takes his boat out on his own, looking for one more prize from the ocean depths. He thinks...

This is a short, non-fiction, travel account of my recent visit to New York City in March 2013. I thoroughly enjoyed visiting this wonderful city and found it easy to get around. I include comments and suggestions for great places to eat and which iconic buildings appealed to me. How to tip and when...

Gwennie is a widow. Short, plump, grey-haired and a pensioner, she’s about to embark on her first visit to the indoor swimming pool for exercise and therapy. Nervous and self-conscious, Gwennie procrastinates, making observations about other people at the pool and fidgeting with her belongings before...

This is a short fictional story, inspired by thinking about the words supposition and speculation. Observing people in daily life, recalling snippets of overheard conversations and the comments of strangers enabled me to stitch together a contemporary scenario wherein a woman notices a young male...

This is a short fictional story. The theme is poverty that is hidden or unrecognised by others in society. The story explores the dynamics of one woman's family and the undetected hardships that have been faced by her mother.

This is a contemporary story with a French overtone about a failed romance. Colette strives to survive her broken relationship with Paul, whom she once thought to be the love of her life. She removes colour from her life and submerges herself in a sea of black. Love is lost, leaving behind an aching,...