Frances Macaulay Forde
Primary tabs
I have 104 stories published in
11 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 158642 times
and 27 of my stories have been cherry picked.
35 of my 459 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 35 votes
Sue Coughlan
Although retired, I live on the Sunset Coast of Western Australia and occasionally write poetry & stories.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francesmacaulayforde/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesmacaulayforde/
IMDB: A short film made from my script on You Tube - 2006.
BLOG: francesmacaulayforde.wordpress.com
SOUND: https://soundcloud.com/tags/frances%20macaulay%20forde/popular-tracks
My collections
My stories
Joey's Mountain
Joey's Mountain Oh, to be a Koala, cuddled for the first 12 months of your life. Snug and warm above, in a gum tree divide, safe in mum’s cozy fur...
- Read more about Joey's Mountain
- Log in to post comments
- 28 reads
"Love will Keep Us Together"
NEIL SEDAKA 1939 - 2026 He's always been and will continue to be a HERO of mine! Thank you, Neil, for all the love expressed so beautifully,...
- Read more about "Love will Keep Us Together"
- 2 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 126 reads
Valentine Day's Massacre
I first got married on Valentine’s Day. That massacred the commercial celebration for me forever! I’m not bitter, but perhaps I should explain… It’s...
- Read more about Valentine Day's Massacre
- Log in to post comments
- 133 reads
Renovations
2002 - In the early stages of 'Exploring Possibilities', I was nervous... RENOVATIONS house loud full of coloured voices frequently gathered while...
- Read more about Renovations
- Log in to post comments
- 117 reads
FURNISHINGS
Another poem from my 'Sketching In Ireland' mss. Furnishings listening to shower water rhythms then silence as you shave sans mirror wafts of...
- Read more about FURNISHINGS
- 2 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 197 reads
Congratulations.
Posted on Thu, 08 Jan 2026
Mum. You'll always miss her - never get over her leaving, nor should you! I believe she will always be in your heart, in your memories and every time you speak her name, she'll be right there, listening. Just as you've said in this is a...
Read full commentPosted in Gone But Not Forgotten
Futility.
Posted on Fri, 09 Jan 2026
For those of us so far away, seeing the pain and suffering... futility is heart-breaking.
Thank you for your words. I have hope that 2026 will bring peace to some if not all...
Read full commentPosted in Oh, for Stirrings and Softenings!
misskelizabeth, I can only
Posted on Sat, 12 Jul 2025
misskelizabeth, I can only echo so many comments above. This is a very powerful and poignant illustration of the lives of many. Your writing does you proud. Keep going. Congratulations on the Golden Cherries, much deserved too.
Read full commentPosted in The Daughter-Wife
Wow!
Posted on Fri, 06 Jun 2025
As Jennifer said - a wild ride! The tension held me on the edge of my seat... my eyes racing down the page to read what happened next. Very well done, Jane! Like others, I'll have to seek out or wait for more to read. Thank you and...
Read full commentPosted in The Vale - Part One (a)
Congratulations!
Posted on Thu, 05 Jun 2025
Well-deserved accolades! I totally related to these words, Jennifer. I resisted getting a mobile phone - came very late to the lessons, My daughter became very ill and I need to be available for her and her family so eventually got one. I...
Read full commentPosted in Perverse Future
Cerasus
Posted on Tue, 06 May 2025
I've just finished reading this Poetry Sampler, 'Cerasus with various poets included. Here's my quick response showing favourites from each contributor:
S.J. Howath - 'Housewarming.
Ewan Lawrie - 'Here are Things'
Scharlie...
Read full commentPosted in The Ghost in the Machine
Loved it!
Posted on Sat, 24 May 2025
But then, I am a romantic, although for years I tried to deny it. This story made me smile. Until all that hope of romance was completely dashed, then resurrected because her man found her - at last her dream came true, just a great shame it...
Read full commentPosted in Strange dreams are made of this
Skill.
Posted on Sat, 24 May 2025
Not my usual sort of story but you write so well, Jessie, your skill shines and kept me enthralled.
Well done on all the accolades - cherries too!
Read full commentPosted in The Museum
Posted on Sun, 25 May 2025
Read full commentPosted in In The Twinkling Of An Eye.
African memories
Posted on Wed, 21 May 2025
Thank you so much, Jess for your lovely comments. Pleased you enjoyed my memory. Nice also to connect on Instagram. Keep up the good work! :-)
Read full commentPosted in African Memories
Pages