The Wonka Stories Series

Wonka again and Baba too will bring you further along with the adventures of their Owner, soldiering on with a poor year of it. Only Wonka knows what's best and encouraged by him to face up to it all, surely she can cope? The philosophers as usual hover in the background with their sage advice, even Nietzsche finds a voice. But it is Wonka who heads up the support network, with Baba as a rather simple reserve. This is the fourth in the series and Wonka as ever, reigns supreme, scoffing at those who give in and give up. Just get on with it!

Even More Wonka will keep you puzzling on life's little situations and the bigger picture too, as the ever stressed Owner struggles to keep going, there is always a few words from Wonka to keep us all on track. Once more you are invited to put your feet up, relax with your favourite tipple and enjoy....from the Greeks to the present day, Wonka knows best. And Baba, unfortunately knows little.

Wonka is proud to present Conversations part four, which apart from some small input from the great Carl Jung, centres on his brave attempts to keep Owner going. Going with the Life Plan and therefore able to tackle all those impossible decisions. Whether dealing with the beloved Skylark car or crushed into a corner with Ruggles, Owner finds the strength to cope, always bolstered up by Wonka if not guardian angels and anyone else at hand. As we move from late Summer to the fresh demands of Autumn, do read the very latest in our series, and have some pleasant time out courtesy of Wonka!

Wonka has fought long and hard to be heard and here is his second tale, as he battles to make his Owner listen and take on the right advice. Although tiring and an uphill struggle, he has found time to entertain us with his thoughts and even the arrival of someone new. As yet outside. So, have a cup of tea put your feet up, and let Wonka tell you how to cope and be alright.

At last it is Easter and time for another story from Wonka. Fresh from the success of his Christmas tale, Owner has thoughtfully given up one of her stories for him to tell. Taking an Easter break from all that life coaching and doing, Owner can sit back and relax whilst Wonka presents Duffel and Sam! Of course Wonka has given it the once over and said it is good to go. Duffel is a young man with magic powers and is sent to rescue Sam, a cross collie lab left behind here on earth and pining for home. Based on stories told by Owner's Dad when she was a child, Wonka thinks she is onto a winner. He has even let Owner illustrate it, and includes her work in progress! So with Wonka presenting how can it fail! So put down your Easter eggs and hot cross buns for a minute, sit back and listen with Wonka.

This is the seventh Wonka story, and the third Conversations with - once more Wonka is busy advising, often from under the duvet while Owner slaves away at Life Plans and CVs and such like. She is on the verge of achieving and surely this New Year will ring in the changes! The Philosophers as usual range from the sunny disposition of the Greeks to the harder thrust of Mr Edward De Bono, a particular favourite of Wonka's. Decisions to be made, GPs to sort out and even talk of holidays. Is Owner ready for the wicked world of work? And what about Baba? Do read this account and see if you can keep up with Wonka!

The fifth of the Wonka stories invites us to join Owner on the awful run up to Christmas. Can she stand it, all the loving and giving and the relentless goodwill. With Wonka to spur her on, maybe she will get a grip. There is Baba to clean up after and the basic daily grind but nothing a little life coaching or tablet or two cannot put right. Whether it's a vision brought on by the ancients or a more modern life coaching one, Owner is poised on the brink of coping with Christmas. Do join us and escape into the hard punching philosophy of Wonka.

Read and learn from Wonka, chief adviser to his owner often displaying advanced counselling techniques and talking down from panic attacks. it's all in his every day routine when not sleeping as cats are want to do, and when human owner is in need of sage and sensible instructions. Wonka has coping strategies that work, especially for women caught up with needy clients and bully boy employers. Read how his no nonsense approach enlightens and moves his Owner on......

Just Wonka finds us in early Summer 2013 and Owner is making all those steps forward that the Life Plan envisaged! She is tackling the drama of her life with Wonka urging her on, and surely the Bard Shakespeare would have turned it all into a play, invented new words, plucking a story from her jumbled up hopes and dreams ..a tragedy or comedy perhaps, whittling it all down to the fates...but hang on, Wonka is now without beloved Baba not to mention Golly, and may need a companion. But will he? It is a full time job advising Owner and goodness knows who is lurking out back. What with checking on Owner's state of mind and the dreaded finances, Wonka is pretty busy and could a holiday be on the cards........ take some time out with the ninth Wonka, and you too could be heading for the funny side of it...

Wonka has one last surprise for the end of the year! He is to present a story for New Year’s Eve, a story that Owner had forgotten, lying in a drawer untold. It is a haunting tale for one night only, but is warmed up by what Wonka calls the soppy bits! All about Ms Alice Snood, a cold hearted woman alone in her smart town house, expecting no one on this eve. It is set in the city of Hull, where Owner once lived and like the Halloween story, sees us in the old town again. Dare to read it! And enjoy our last tale of the year, The Crossing Time.x

We proudly present the very latest in the lives of Owner and her forgiving life plan, with plenty of ready advice from Wonka who can discern sense from nonsense in seconds; but how to persuade Owner? She is busy sorting sheds, cooking up a storm and all with the blessing of her new find, a book to reveal the very secrets of the Universe. All the ancient wisdom, all of Jung’s deep thinking brought together in a small paperback by the bed. Will anyone survive Owner’s fighting spirit? Ah, but it is a happy spirit, and bound to make you smile. So read on, and like Wonka, find a warm place in the sun. With big love x

Part two of this magical story is here! Read on, and follow the adventures of Diva - It is from long ago, when you were just a speck of stardust in the vast night sky and there was still an ancient kingdom of Fairy; from here, Good fairy is to cast the Spell for Diva, a puppy in need of a loving home, but in doing so attracts the likes of Bad fairy, a trouble maker for all immortality! The battle to reign supreme and keep Diva on track is a tale of mischief and magic for us mortals, and is set in the City of Glasgow, where Diva is born, and will be loved by Em . Do enjoy the second part of Diva's story, as the fairies good and bad battle over her spell, woven specially and kept in a locked chest. It’s magic!

Wonka presents this story with a special forward and invites you to partake! It is from long ago, when you were just a speck of stardust in the vast night sky and there was still an ancient kingdom of Fairy; from here, good fairy is to cast the Spell for Diva, a puppy in need of a loving home, but in doing so attracts the likes of bad fairy, a trouble maker for all immortality! The battle to reign supreme and keep Diva on track is a tale of mischief and magic for us mortals, and is set in the City of Glasgow, where Diva is born, and will be loved by Em . Follow the fortunes of Diva, as the fairies good and bad battle over her spell, woven specially and kept in a locked chest. It’s magic!

Easter time again, and Wonka has allowed another Duffel story! With my illustrations too.... This time round Duffel is to be transported from that magical level two down to the seaside, where he has yet again another easy peasy quest (according to that Mr Watson) and of course has the magical powers thanks to his coat to assist. The quest is now to rescue a beloved cat living rough at the famous Palace Theatre; will Duffel have enough magic to resist his encounter with the strange Madame Fortuna, and the ever present CPO? and is there to be a happy reunion with Sam, the dog he rescued on his last successful mission? Do read this new story and find out! Happy Easter to you with lots of love from me and Wonka x

Merry Christmas folks and our gift to you is another in the conversations series, with Wonka on the back paw! All to do with Tinkers and the Boolleys who take over the house and Owner’s heart into the bargain. With Wonka taking to a shelf in the Narnia cupboard, and Jung busy with his sculpture who is left to advise?? Will Owner get festive in time for the season, and what will become of those adorable Boolleys? Take some time out, follow the adventures of Wonka and have yourselves a very merry Christmas. With love and peace, always X

‘Bad fairy was bored now. Bored with riding like a queen under Diva’s tail, and bored with pretending to be Good fairy. This could only mean one thing. Trouble. For if she was fed up with a life of luxury and fun, she would go to all sorts of lengths to amuse herself. At Diva’s expense of course, and probably Em and Gordon; and now there was Em’s Mother.’ Here we go for the final instalment of Diva! Our puppy is heading for more adventures and Good fairy has her magic cut out. Hold on, like Gordon does to Diva’s lead and follow.....

In time for the back end of the year, and the march towards that season of goodwill, we bring you part seven in the conversations series. Owner has reinvented herself as an invigilator and has two new advisors, Percy and George, with the imaginary Jung chipping away at his rocks elsewhere. Wonka is also chipping in, with his usual cutthroat straight from the hip advice. Just get on with it! A summer holiday with old friends is squashed into Owner's busy life - ah! What could go wrong?! Do enjoy the latest story, brought to you as ever with big love X

Tis the season to be Spooky! Wonka has a brand new story, 'The Lost Hour', especially for Halloween; it has a secret to tell and a clock to tell it! And in our best tradition a proud feline to take us from beginning to end, in this case, Ginger Tom. He is not afraid to follow his senses and sniff out danger journeying through the deep of night to answer a strange call for help. Take the journey with him, and listen to Wonka’s new tale of spook! Along with this new story, Wonka has allowed me, his Owner to pop in a few illustrations too. Do enjoy and as always it is sent with lots of love from us to you X

Aha! Finally, in the grand tradition of story-telling, we bring you what happened next in the story of Alice Snood and her neighbourhood, including Father Merry and Jean; We last met them in Wonka’s story for New Year’s Eve and they are still hot on the trail of the mysterious town house and looking for explanations. As the wind gets up, blowing down the old cobbled streets, whipping up the dead leaves and causing a stir, snuggle down and treat yourselves to another of Wonka’s special stories for big children and small adults! And if you like this one, then do read Wonka’s Spooky Tale which is how it all began. Big Love and Happy New Year from me and Wonka X

At last! Another adventure for Duffel and Sam, this time in the heart of Paris. Duffel is set down close to The Louvre on his latest mission to find and bring back a missing Will. It contains an important inheritance and must be found quickly. ‘Don’t muck it up Duffel!’ instructs Mr Watson back on Level Two – but can Duffel avoid looking suspicious in the most famous museum in France? And can he stay on track? Maybe he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and in his pocket! Imagine the fun to be had with a magic coat and you will love the latest Duffel; he even meets up with an unlikely friend, called Milo, who with Sam's help will save the day. Do enjoy the latest Wonka Presents! with much love from us X (PS if you like this story, do read the first Duffel, Wonka's Easter Story, and Duffel Again from Easter 2015.x)

The magic of Oodles, the cat who never was, means that she can befriend a little girl called Anya, and live with her at the top of the house overlooking the bay and the sea. Further up the coast lays Whitby and the Church of St Hilda, where Oodles can fly to, meeting up with all the other wanderers. She searches all the while for Anya’s voice, as the little girl does not speak and Oodles has promised to find it. But one night in February and in the run up to Easter, these two friends are lost to each other. Only by trusting in a deeper magic and a step into the unknown will they find what they seek. Do enjoy this rather different Wonka story, with love as always.X

Wonka proudly presents another tale, a mystery no less and concerning an ancient Egyptian called Ramondo, and our latest stray cat called Gingertop. We begin our tale on a hot summery day lazing in the little back yard, pondering on the sudden disappearance of said Gingertop, and Wonka's theory. 'Not that one again!' I say, twisting my old bangle which just happens to come from Egypt and is covered with many little symbols....Together, me and Wonka have a puzzle to solve! Do join in and see how we did! There is Bastet, famed cat goddess, there are old bangles and posters of pyramids, even Nefertiti who are all part of the tale. It's not every day a strangely clad chap turns up in the Yard, accompanied by our latest stray! Do enjoy this fun summery tale, once more told by Wonka and illustrated by me!X

Wonka returns! Here he is with a Halloween special, a long forgotten story that Owner has let him read (in the hope it will find favour) – and is in tune with the spooky season. All the philosophers and dear Jung are standing down for this one! Let the night be still, let the veil move aside to let those pesky spirits through for their One Night Only! Do enjoy this scary tale especially for you.

The fourth in the Duffel stories sees our hero on a mission to the Metropolitan Museum of Art on 5th Ave New York; there to rescue Doris a messenger pigeon of important heritage and who has flown into the museum’s Egyptian quarter. With Sam at his side, coat on and special smart phone, surely Duffel can undertake this special mission with full instructions from Mr Watson? From Level 2 to the Met and encounters with the ancient Egyptians, I do hope you enjoy this latest Duffel in time for Easter. With love from me and Wonka X

After an age here we are again with a new (ish) Conversations. Owner is growing in confidence with a new regular job and not a breakdown in sight until the new neighbours arrive that is. She is keeping her strength up thanks to the ancestors Percy and George (Jung has retired to his rock) and Wonka of course has the final say, he is Chief Advisor after all. But can she stay on track? We are headed to Christmas 2016 in this installment folks with a change of location on the cards! Take some time out, get comfy and delight yourself with a little Conversations. Big Love Wonka X

At last Wonka is proud to present a sequel to The story of Joe’s Christmas. Our old friends are all there, Neddy Rocker, little Joe and Edward Starz all set for a visit to that wonderful Toy Dept managed by Emily. With the Old Administrator on holiday in the Returns Dept someone new is in charge of processing those wishes, a trainee called Donald, and things don’t quite go to plan where Neddy is concerned nor Maximillian a smart toy snow leopard. Set at the turn of the new Century, the year 2000, the magic of the Dept Store combines with the magic of those stars to give Neddy an extra rock or two. Do enjoy this old fashioned story which is one of the Wonka Presents series. X