Pick of the day
Story of the week
Poem of the week
Land of Hope and Fury
Posted by Ewan on Tue, 11 Nov 2025
Rant
Photo is faked, from several different images. It is not a real place.
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Xion Island Zero by Katherine Black - Out Now!
I'm very pleased to announce that Katherine Black (our very own Sooz Simpson) has just published Xion Island Zero, the sixth in her Inspector Nash series.
Here's a review by celticman and a link to buy:
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Story and Poem of the Month
Our Story and Poem of the Month for October, very kindly chosen by Jane Hyphen:
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The Paper Over The Cracks by Ewan Lawrie
I'm very pleased to announce that Ewan Lawrie's third poetry collection is now available. Here's what he says:
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Posting From Your Android Phone - Fixed!
Some of you have been having issues with posting your work using an android phone. Ewan and John our techie have been working really hard to fix this.
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Picks of the Month
Early Lateness
Posted by Turlough on Sun, 26 Oct 2025
If I could turn back time, I’d write a song about it.
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Please Follow My Instructions ( For This You Will Need a Blood Orange)
Posted by VeraClark on Mon, 06 Oct 2025
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There is a blood orange on the table but it is not for eating. Citrus sinensis.
Blood oranges are the result of a spontaneous genetic mutation.
Your mother – before her heart stopped - stored blood oranges in the fridge. Liked them with a chill. She would use her broad thumb to gently apply pressure to the thick skin to puncture it down to the fruit.
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