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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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Lost for Words
My opportunity for speech shrinks when Emily dies. She was always more outspoken, more gregarious, more interested in others than me, enjoying a good...
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Remembering isn't enough ... (Part Two)
I have for the last few days been staying in Coverack, a small Cornish fishing village on the Lizard Peninsula. It’s not that far from my home town...
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Summer Nights
I loved the pub. Several customers vied to buy me drinks. You didn’t mind. You were always protective but seemed to enjoy my popularity. Our visits...
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Remembering isn't enough ...
My paternal grandfather fought in World War I. He lost a leg. My dad, a lifelong story teller, spoke, and wrote (in his own unpublished memoir),...
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The 3-Second Rule
I hug the children goodbye at the playground gates as the bell rings to signal the beginning of their school day. With Evie and Jake the embrace is...
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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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Wonderful
Posted on Fri, 22 Jun 2018
Wonderful. I have to keep coming back to read it again. Gayle
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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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