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Gayle Letherby
I am a writer in various ways. I am a sociologist who publishes mostly in the areas of reproduction and non/parental identity; methodology and travel and transport. I have been writing fiction and prose for a few years now and draw on my own experience - both personal and academic - in my work. Other inspriations come from the books I enjoy and the news items that make me cross. I've have recently begun to also write short pieces of memoir.
Gayle Letherby
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Decisions, Decisions...
Marni moves around the kitchen slowly; rubbing her temples in the hope that it will ease her aching head. It’s been a hard week, what with the dinner...
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Non, je ne regrette rien
‘It won’t be long now’, Belle hears the nurse say as she drifts back into the darkness. She knows she is dying. It’s fine. She’s warm and comfortable...
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On Being ‘Alone’
A death at any age, if it could and should have been avoided, is a death too soon. The life of a person with no children, parents, siblings or...
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The Interview
Tasmin’s hands shake a little as she lifts the over-full glass to take a sip of water, a few drops falling on her new skirt. Maintaining what she...
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The New Boy
For the umpteenth time Gareth checks his teeth, straightens his new tie and fiddles, even though there is no need, with his hair. He rinses and dries...
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Thanks and 12 things ...
Posted on Sun, 11 Nov 2018
Thanks so much for comments and cherries xxx I'm still working on the 12 things. I want to learn a couple of things, go to a couple of places new to me. I'll keep you informed, as I'm hoping to write up my experience of each one. . . .
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I love this
Posted on Tue, 26 Jun 2018
I love this Di. Glad you took that break! Gayle
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Brilliant Ewan. Reminds me of
Posted on Mon, 15 Jan 2018
Brilliant Ewan. Reminds me of Dick Gaughan's 'The Diggers'. Gayle
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