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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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It is hard to let go. I had
Posted on Mon, 04 Jan 2021
It is hard to let go. I had a very similar thing, texts with people about members of the family who subsequently passed away, and it was a long time before I deleted them. It felt, as you say, as though I was deleting the people. If it...
Read full commentPosted in Memento
Poem of the Week
Posted on Mon, 28 Dec 2020
This is our Poem of the Week! Congratulations!
Read full commentPosted in DILLIGAF?*
Pick of the Day
Posted on Thu, 31 Dec 2020
This beautiful, original and powerful poem is our first Facebook and Twitter Pick of the Day for 2021! Please do share/retweet if you enjoy it too.
Read full commentPosted in Symphony Of Emotions
Nicely done! The atmosphere
Posted on Thu, 31 Dec 2020
Nicely done! The atmosphere of uncertainty/disappointment is kept so well balanced throughout, right up to the end. I shall think of this as the clock ticks down tonight!
Read full commentPosted in Happy New Year
This is so clever, Jenny, and
Posted on Thu, 31 Dec 2020
This is so clever, Jenny, and so evocative. I always find the oboe one of the most haunting instruments, something both reassuring and mysterious.
Very much enjoyed this.
Read full commentPosted in Symphony Of Emotions
Delightful, Rhiannon. When
Posted on Thu, 31 Dec 2020
Delightful, Rhiannon. When mine were little I often used to think they'd have been happier with that wrapping paper bag than with any of the presents!
Hope you have a happy and safe New Year.
Read full commentPosted in Toddler opening presents
I do hope your cousin will
Posted on Sun, 27 Dec 2020
I do hope your cousin will make a full recovery, Grace. It was sad to see all the lorry drivers stuck and possibly unable to get back to their families for Christmas. Makes me realise how lucky I am. It seems tempting fate a little to wish...
Read full commentPosted in Five Days.
Wonderfully created
Posted on Sun, 27 Dec 2020
Wonderfully created atmosphere, full of life and poignancy. The lines about the glorious secrets really pack a punch. Great read, Sean.
Read full commentPosted in And last of all, the hamper
Thoroughly enjoyed reading
Posted on Wed, 16 Dec 2020
Thoroughly enjoyed reading this. The solstice always feels like a special time. I always put my Christmas tree up and decorate the house on the solstice, and it's a family event (when it can be!) - my kids make special efforts to be at home for...
Read full commentPosted in Hibernal Solstice
Jenny, this is fabulous, and
Posted on Mon, 14 Dec 2020
Jenny, this is fabulous, and it's resonated with so many people, including me! I've never been to Langdale Pike, but it took me back to walks in the Derbyshire dales. I miss the vigour of the old days, but it's lovely to have the memories...
Read full commentPosted in Langdale Pikes In Winter
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