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I have 135 stories published in 11 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 556890 times and 200 of my stories have been cherry picked.
1067 of my 4,612 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 1163 votes

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Hello! I am an old crone who very much enjoys reading SF, urban fantasy and horror. 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. My new website is currently under construction, and you are cordially invited to come and have a peep at the blogs and free stories there. 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

Lustrum (IP) (With apologies to Robert Harris)

By airyfairy on Wed, 11 May 2016

It is, or should be, a truth universally acknowledged that a world run by David Attenborough and Mary Beard would be a sane and civilised place and a much better bet than we have at the moment
Opinion
Inspiration Point (work that responds to our weekly writing cue)
Non-fiction
Certificate 15

The Net Caster (Part Twenty-Six)

By airyfairy on Sun, 08 May 2016

'It's government,' said Madam. 'They choose what they will and won't tell the governed. And in this case, they are completely and utterly right.'
Other Fiction
Story
Certificate 15
Cherry

The Net Caster (Part Twenty-Five)

By airyfairy on Fri, 06 May 2016

Even the members of the diaspora cannot agree on the best way to save it.
Other Fiction
Story
Certificate 15
Cherry

The Net Caster (Part Twenty-Four)

By airyfairy on Tue, 03 May 2016

I looked at Hamish. Who had replaced the dodgy businessman, the charming, self-serving rogue I had known since childhood, with this stern creature who delivered lectures to the powerful?
Other Fiction
Story
Certificate 15
Gold cherry

I'll Teach You To Burn (IP)

By airyfairy on Mon, 02 May 2016

Fire was a dominant theme in my childhood. It was for most kids in the fifties and sixties. It was one of our earliest lessons on the contrariness of life.
Inspiration Point (work that responds to our weekly writing cue)
Other
Certificate PG
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1067 of my comments have received 1163 Great Feedback votes

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Pick of the Day

Posted on Sat, 19 Oct 2024

Another hugely enjoyable slice of life, and it's our Facebook and X Pick of the Day!

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Posted in A Long Woman

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As one who has just

Posted on Wed, 09 Oct 2024

As one who has just celebrated her seventieth, I can very much relate to this. But how can it be that, at the same time, I'm still waiting to grow up? One of the great mysteries of life!

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Posted in Old Age

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You manage the difficult feat

Posted on Fri, 11 Oct 2024

You manage the difficult feat of bringing the every day details to life without ever losing sight of the emotion underpinning it all. A completely beautiful day, something to be treasured. A pleasure to read, and I'm sure I won't be the only...

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Posted in Gift: A Son's Story (extract) - Mother's Day

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Pick of the Day

Posted on Fri, 27 Sep 2024

Sharply observant, and capturing something of the national mood, this is our Facebook and X Pick of the Day!

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Posted in Chelsea Floor Show

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Congratulations on your

Posted on Fri, 27 Sep 2024

Congratulations on your retirement! I never had a career, just a succession of unexpected happenings along the way, but it means there's a few weird stories to recount. I very much look forward to reading some of yours!

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Posted in Dogsbody (1)

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Pick of the Day

Posted on Sat, 21 Sep 2024

This is a joy to read, Jenny, and the video is amazing! And so, obviously, it's our Facebook and X Pick of the Day!

I tried to find a picture that would echo the wonderful video, but none of the fireflies in woodland ones showed up...

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Posted in Enchanted insects

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I'm a latecomer to this, but

Posted on Tue, 17 Sep 2024

I'm a latecomer to this, but it's such a beautiful piece, Lena. The last line is perfect. This one will stay with me.

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Posted in M'Appari

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I think King Starmer is

Posted on Sat, 21 Sep 2024

I think King Starmer is facing all sorts of dragons in Liverpool this week. I have been determined to avoid any rush to judgement because we're still in the very early days, but so far, Alfred, the benefits of my doubt are heading the same way as...

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Posted in The New King Arthur Slays His First Dragon! By Alfred N.Muggins

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It's always such a pleasure

Posted on Sun, 22 Sep 2024

It's always such a pleasure to come back to Willow's world. It's like seeing old friends again. I love the way you control this story, unfolding the characters and the narrative piece by piece so there is always something new to discover. Thank...

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Posted in "Willow's Missing Tail" 18

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A very good read. It reminded

Posted on Sat, 14 Sep 2024

A very good read. It reminded me of standing watching the runners come in at the end of the London marathon a few years ago, waiting for my daughter to finish. (She did!) It is indeed really uplifting to hear the crowd cheering for everyone. And...

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Posted in How much is still left

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