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Assorted writers' groups, the odd anthology, occasional readings. Lots of looking out of the window. Hello, and thanks for dropping by.
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The Net Caster (Part Eleven)
It hardly mattered in which direction I walked. It was only a matter of time. And there was a figure standing at the end of the street.
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The Net Caster (Part Ten)
The silver dust coated my skin and lips. A haz-bomb. What contaminants was I taking in through my lungs, my skin, the water I drank?
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The Net Caster (Part Nine)
Finally, I could start casting a net for Hamish Mansoorian. But the results were impossible.
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The Net Caster (Part Eight)
I began to shake. The room rippled round me and the options of weeping or going to sleep vied for my attention. Was I a murderer, or just a thief?
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The Net Caster (Part Seven)
I slid into the mob. Their eyes darted instantly to my face, scanning my forehad, seeking any trace of an Irrevocable Tattoo.
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Cow blowing...as is often the
Posted on Wed, 23 Feb 2022
Cow blowing...as is often the case, Jean, your pieces grab my interest and send me off to Google to do more research. Honestly, with cow blowing, I wish I hadn't. Poor cow! (To coin a phrase.)
Fascinating insight into the 'ladies' helping...
Read full commentPosted in Maria and the Bellasis Family 25
So sorry to hear about this
Posted on Fri, 18 Feb 2022
So sorry to hear about this Jenny - how horrible for you. Glad that you yourself are safe.
Read full commentPosted in Drama Of Storm Eunice
My daughter, who has epilepsy
Posted on Tue, 15 Feb 2022
My daughter, who has epilepsy, always maintains that if she finds herself single on St Valentine's day, she can still have a bottle of wine and some chocolates, because he's her saint too.
Lovely poem, Paul.
Read full commentPosted in Saint Valentine
A wonderful moment, Paul, and
Posted on Sat, 12 Feb 2022
A wonderful moment, Paul, and now it isn't unshared, because you've really brought it alive to us here. And, as ever, a great audio to accompany it.
Read full commentPosted in Florida (1987)
It's lovely the way you make
Posted on Wed, 16 Feb 2022
It's lovely the way you make these people come alive, and explain the complexities of their life. As Jenny said, I am really interested to see where Maria will go, and what life has in store for her now.
Read full commentPosted in Maria and The Bellasis Family 24
Poem of the Week
Posted on Fri, 11 Feb 2022
This is also our Poem of the Week! Congratulations!
Read full commentPosted in The Tale of the Six Swans
Pick of the Day
Posted on Fri, 11 Feb 2022
This beautiful and haunting retelling of one of the strangest of fairytales is our Facebook and Twitter Pick of the Day! Please do share/retweet if you enjoy it too.
Read full commentPosted in The Tale of the Six Swans
I loved the ending. Also
Posted on Thu, 10 Feb 2022
I loved the ending. Also interesting how people's notes in books can bring the past alive. I've just been reading 'The Bookseller's Tale', written by a chap who's been selling books for years, and from that I gather that what was once a common...
Read full commentPosted in The Cookbook
I love the homage to
Posted on Thu, 10 Feb 2022
I love the homage to Lovecraft, and indeed Poe. And once again you have taken us to Glastonbury Tor and delivered all the atmosphere there. Like Jenny, I wanted more! You say it's a draft - have you got any plans for developing it further? I was...
Read full commentPosted in The Enchantress of Avalon (Part Two of Two)
Oh my goodness, this was one
Posted on Fri, 11 Feb 2022
Oh my goodness, this was one of my favourite fairy tales when I was younger, and you don't often hear about it now. As ever, you have crafted it into something totally original, while retaining the feel and mood of the original. And what a...
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