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11 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 600564 times
and 200 of my stories have been cherry picked.
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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
Sibelius Lobey (Part 4 - Final Part)
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Sibelius Lobey (Part 3)
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Sibelius Lobey (Part Two)
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Sibelius Lobey (Part 1)
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Pad Life 12: Summer's Here!
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This is beautiful, Rhiannon.
Posted on Tue, 09 Aug 2022
This is beautiful, Rhiannon. So representative of all those people who are never known to the wider world, but who make so much difference to family and friends.
Read full commentPosted in Auntie Agnes’ Legacy
Always lovely to see Martha,
Posted on Mon, 01 Aug 2022
Always lovely to see Martha, Perfidia and Willow. I almost feel sorry for whoever has snaffled Willow. They really don't know what they've let themselves in for!
Read full commentPosted in "Willow's Missing Tail" 1
The staring matches are
Posted on Wed, 13 Jul 2022
The staring matches are incredible, aren't they? Cat telepathy.
I'm going to try the passive tense come winter when they're pursuing me for an energy bill I can't afford. 'A bill was unpaid. A bank account was found wanting.' Might work...
Read full commentPosted in Pad Life 18: Them's The Breaks
Although I'm sad you are in
Posted on Sat, 09 Jul 2022
Although I'm sad you are in the situation to be writing this, Jean, I always look forward to hearing more about your journey. Your wonderful and accessible way with words makes me feel as though I'm having a good chat with a friend. I hope you...
Read full commentPosted in Chemo 2
Story of the Week
Posted on Mon, 09 May 2022
A happy ending for Marandina and his son - and this is our Story of the Week! Congratulations!
Read full commentPosted in A Final Message From Moscow
Hooray - another of these
Posted on Mon, 18 Apr 2022
Hooray - another of these great pieces! Marvellous idea - although I'm not sure I'm totally grateful for the image of Richard Osman in Rocky Horror garb.
Read full commentPosted in Pointless Boris (Part One of Two)
Beautiful piece, Jane,
Posted on Mon, 14 Mar 2022
Beautiful piece, Jane, brilliantly written. Absolute belter of an IP.
Read full commentPosted in This Cannot Be Our Home
Pick of the Day
Posted on Wed, 23 Feb 2022
A beautifully crafted poem - especially for someone who's not writing today! - and it's our Facebook and Twitter Pick of the Day. Please do share/retweet if you enjoy it too.
Read full commentPosted in But I Am Not Writing Today
Wonderful piece, Jane!
Posted on Sat, 22 Jan 2022
Wonderful piece, Jane! Although slightly disappointed - I was convinced the photo was a picture of an alien! Great fun to read.
Read full commentPosted in Beavers Fag Break (they mostly come at night, mostly)
Pick of the Day
Posted on Fri, 24 Dec 2021
As has already been mentioned, this is the best yet of an already very enjoyable series - and it's our Christmas Eve Pick of the Day! Please do share/retweet if you enjoy it too.
Read full commentPosted in A Christmas Boris
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