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11 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 555352 times
and 200 of my stories have been cherry picked.
1065 of my 4,609 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 1159 votes
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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It's all so heartbreaking.
Posted on Thu, 15 Jun 2023
It's all so heartbreaking. Those young people with all their lives ahead of them, and this gentleman with memories and experiences he should have had time to savour, reflect on and share. Very very sad.
Read full commentPosted in Ian Coats.
So glad that you are getting
Posted on Wed, 14 Jun 2023
So glad that you are getting so much support from your family. In the midst of all the concern, they must be so proud of you. What a lovely comment from your grandson! Your strength in being able to appreciate your good days is wonderful to hear...
Read full commentPosted in Cancer Log 3
Gorgeous story, Paul, I was
Posted on Fri, 16 Jun 2023
Gorgeous story, Paul, I was absolutely hooked from the first sentence. The only slight quibble I had was with the last paragraph. I wanted Marie to be actually shown in that final scene - maybe a hand getting the fish out of the fridge or...
Read full commentPosted in A Cat, A Leaf and Fresh Fish
Pick of the Day
Posted on Wed, 31 May 2023
This lovely celebration of music, love and discovery is our Facebook and Twitter Pick of the Day! Please do share/retweet if you enjoy it too.
Picture copyright free from Wikimedia Commons:...
Read full commentPosted in new song
Wonderful, Di - it's so great
Posted on Wed, 31 May 2023
Wonderful, Di - it's so great when they find their wings! Music is such an amazing thing to share. I hope your son - and his percussionist! - continue to find much joy in their creations.
Read full commentPosted in new song
Poem of the Week
Posted on Wed, 17 May 2023
This lovely meditation on the yearly renewal of nature is our Poem of the Week. Congratulations!
Read full commentPosted in Miracle Of Spring On Gossamer Wings
Very topical, Ewan, one way
Posted on Fri, 19 May 2023
Very topical, Ewan, one way and another. The only bit of kit I've got that talks to me is my Bluetooth speaker, which announces 'BATTERY LOW' in a computer's idea of an American accent. And that gives me the heebies.
Enjoyed this very...
Read full commentPosted in Klevra®
A sad tale, and the voices of
Posted on Tue, 02 May 2023
A sad tale, and the voices of the narrator and children are so well done.
Let's hope it doesn't come to this although, when you think of the species we have already lost, it doesn't look good.
Read full commentPosted in Then and Now
Absolutely great. Provides an
Posted on Wed, 19 Apr 2023
Absolutely great. Provides an explanation for just so many things.
I am now awaiting your scientific rationale for why journeys are ALWAYS shorter on the way back than on the way there.
Brightened my day!
Read full commentPosted in Elves, perhaps?
Certainly, Bella deserves a
Posted on Sun, 30 Apr 2023
Certainly, Bella deserves a very long hibernation after her journey. Let's hope she's completely exhausted and really can't be bothered to wake up again.
Yes, do show us a picture of the mask. I can't help but have an image of it as that...
Read full commentPosted in Bella the Brain Pain
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