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11 collections on the site.
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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
The Net Caster (Part Two)
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The Net Caster (Part One)
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Castle Pillock 9
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Castle Pillock 8
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The Theory of Demons (IP)
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This is beautifully
Posted on Tue, 23 Jul 2024
This is beautifully constructed, the driving rhythm capturing the pounding emotions. That feeling of increasing panic and inevitability, and then the release, only for it to start up again. Great piece of work.
Read full commentPosted in BREAK DOWN OF A BREAKDOWN
Poem of the Week
Posted on Fri, 19 Jul 2024
It's also our Poem of the Week! Congratulations!
Read full commentPosted in Rain at the Forest Cafe
Pick of the Day
Posted on Fri, 19 Jul 2024
This beautifully reflective poem is our Facebook and X Pick of the Day! Please do share if you enjoy it too.
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And this is the kind of place
Posted on Fri, 19 Jul 2024
And this is the kind of place I would like to spend my time - the chance to covertly spy on other people, but also to just allow imagination to roam free. Beautifully evoked, Paul.
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Thank you for this Rhiannon -
Posted on Thu, 11 Jul 2024
Thank you for this Rhiannon - I have been having exactly the same experience! Like you, I couldn't get access to an NHS dentist for a while and when I finally went to a private one recommended to me, I needed a lot of work doing. Extractions,...
Read full commentPosted in Extract!
Absolutely beautiful, as ever
Posted on Thu, 11 Jul 2024
Absolutely beautiful, as ever, and - also as ever - so much to learn! I knew toads in general were connected with witches and magic, but I hadn't realised the natterjack had such a particular place.
'I dreambeetle by moon's waters' - that...
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Really intriguing, Paul. I
Posted on Wed, 10 Jul 2024
Really intriguing, Paul. I think it's great when real life events spark off something as thoughtful as this.
The Henge indeed has seen off a lot worse than this in its time, and as far as I'm aware the orange powder didn't do any real...
Read full commentPosted in A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Another wonderful piece - I
Posted on Tue, 02 Jul 2024
Another wonderful piece - I feel I'm learning so much about Bulgaria, or at least your corner of it!
Your community sounds so supportive of each other. I don't suppose it's always like that, but it does seem to be pulling together in your...
Read full commentPosted in Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
Ah, you stand no chance
Posted on Tue, 02 Jul 2024
Ah, you stand no chance against a story that's made its mind up where it's going!
Lovely response to the IP, Rhiannon. Brought a happy smile to this reader.
Read full commentPosted in Uncle Claus
It is interesting to see how
Posted on Tue, 02 Jul 2024
It is interesting to see how relevant your piece is now, a year after it was written.
It saddens me that Brits are no longer taught about our history of dissent. The Peasants' Revolt, the Chartists, the Tolpuddle Martyrs and, of course,...
Read full commentPosted in An Easter Message Of Confusion from Alfred N.Muggins Part 2 : France!
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