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11 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 706357 times
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1115 of my 4,619 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 1222 votes
I write all sorts, some of it SF, urban fantasy and horror, a lot of it not. Sometimes I can even be funny, so I'm told. My short stories have appeared in the anthologies 'Cold Iron: Ghost Stories from the 21st Century' (Iron Press) and 'Science Fiction For Survival: An Archive For Mars' (Valley Press), as well as in magazines ranging from the literary magazine 'Dreamcatcher' to 'Writing Magazine' and 'The People's Friend' (the latter definitely not SF, urban fantasy or horror). I do regular local spoken word events, and needless to say there is a novel on the go. Do come and have a peep at the blogs, stories and audio at https://www.janeayrie.com - you can even go mad and sign up for my newsletter! Plus the usual social media stuff. All details below. Thanks for dropping in! (Oh, the picture is of my highly critical personal editor.)
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My stories
Why Does The Cat Plonk Her A**e On My Mouse?
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A Letter To Remember
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Temps Perdu
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Opposable Thumbs
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The List
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Marvellous! It is very
Posted on Mon, 28 Jul 2025
Marvellous! It is very difficult to place humorous pieces these days. I once had a piece rejected because it was 'too funny'. Which is better than the other way, I suppose.
Have you thought of self-publishing a collection of your stuff? I'...
Read full commentPosted in There’s a Guy Works Down the Chip Shop Swears He’s Engels
Pick of the Day
Posted on Wed, 16 Jul 2025
This very moving poem is our Social Media Pick of the Day. Please do share if you can.
Picture free to use at Wikimedia Commons: https://tinyurl.com/4nvpvxbr
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That'll teach him to get her
Posted on Tue, 15 Jul 2025
That'll teach him to get her name wrong. Not that he'll be able to do much with the lesson. Splendid!
Read full commentPosted in The Irritating Gentleman (part two)
Poem of the Week
Posted on Mon, 07 Jul 2025
This is our Poem of the Week! Congratulations!
Read full commentPosted in Fifty Shades of Death
What a lovely memory, Jenny.
Posted on Sun, 06 Jul 2025
What a lovely memory, Jenny. This will strike a chord with all us cat lovers! Oh yes, that movement only they are privy to, and the way the tail curls. They all have their particular ways of moving and their routines. A very enjoyable read on...
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I'm concerned now, about the
Posted on Fri, 27 Jun 2025
I'm concerned now, about the Triceratopses. You've got me thinking about when my son was little and we used to finish shopping by going to the toy shop to shut him up, and if I was exhausted and he was persistent he might get one of the cheap...
Read full commentPosted in The Sad Demise of the Plastic Triceratops
You are right, the grief for
Posted on Fri, 27 Jun 2025
You are right, the grief for an animal often nudges previous griefs. This is so very well written, and although it's intensely personal it's also completely recognisable and relatable for the reader. Thanks for posting.
Read full commentPosted in This Sad Blister
I've caught up with all this
Posted on Fri, 27 Jun 2025
I've caught up with all this now, and really enjoying it. It feels as though you really know your characters and the setting, and I'm really liking the way it builds. Lots of intriguing points along the way and 'breadcrumbs' to draw the reader in...
Read full commentPosted in Ghigau 5
Ooh, what a brilliant start!
Posted on Tue, 24 Jun 2025
Ooh, what a brilliant start! Definitely goosebumps. Next part please!
Read full commentPosted in Prophesy: The Immortal Witch (1)
Oh no, Jane, I'm so very
Posted on Fri, 20 Jun 2025
Oh no, Jane, I'm so very sorry. Creativity may help the guilt muscle, in time. I know it'll probably be a while before you can accept that there's no guilt attached to a very sad accident. Bring the creativity back here as soon as you feel able...
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