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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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Hair Today
Hair today. Hopefully not gone tomorrow. Crowning glory, luscious locks, Rapunzel’s saviour, Samson’s downfall. To cut, colour, curl and comb, to...
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Traces of us
Yesterday I spent the afternoon at a memorial event for a friend and colleague who died during the first lockdown in 2020. The memorial was attended...
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Further Reflections on 'Being Alone'
I’ve become more and more interested recently in thinking and writing about solitude, about being and spending time alone and about the relationship...
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Gareth's Body
The conversation with the registrar’s assistant leaves Emily shivering, despite the warmth of the day. Throughout the call the insensitive jobsworth...
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Monsters and where to find them
Hiding under the bed or inside the wardrobe, Lurking in the dark corners of a mid-night bedroom. Peering over the sofa or peeping through fingers,...
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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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