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I have 251 stories published in 21 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 604574 times and 19 of my stories have been cherry picked.
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hilary west

I have been writing for over 25 years and some of my work is on here. In my time I have written novels, short stories, poetry, plays and assorted ephemera. I hope you enjoy your time discovering my site.

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Crooked Panacea : Scene 1

CROOKED PANACEA A one act play for a cast of seven with 3 extras in 3 scenes. SETTING : The play is set in Rome one summer. CAST : Juliana : 20’s...

Mad Smithers and the Government's All Under Control Plan : Episode 12 (Conclusion)

Smithers 12 (At a government conference : Hardcastle addresses the delegates) HARDCASTLE : So, now the nation are sedate dummies and don’t you love...

Mad Smithers and the Government's All Under Control Plan : Episode 11

Smithers 11 (At Dover ferry port) PIGS’ : We can’t go on the boat in the normal way. MRS. UPSALL : Why not? PIGS’ : They’ll want to see our passports...

Mad Smithers and the Government's All Under Control Plan : Episode 10

Smithers 10 (At Smither’s home) SMITHERS : Get up, Malcolm – the alarm is going off at the Institute. MALCOLM : But, Smithers, I am too comfortable...

Mad Smithers and the Government's All Under Control Plan : Episode 9

Smithers 9 (At the boarding school in Derbyshire) ROSEMARY : I thought you were dead, Pigs’. PIGS’ : No, I staged my own death. ROSEMARY : How? PIGS...

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189 of my comments have received 191 Great Feedback votes

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I like food just the way it

Posted on Mon, 27 Dec 2021

I like food just the way it is : horror of horrors for it to become a gooey paste.

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Posted in Spaceship Food

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Hi, marandina,

Posted on Wed, 22 Dec 2021

Hi, marandina,

An interesting retelling of ages old tale. Maybe wolves aren't that bad after all ! Lovely language throughout, Paul.

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Posted in A Company of Wolves

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Hi Jenny, Merry Xmas and a

Posted on Fri, 24 Dec 2021

Hi Jenny, Merry Xmas and a happy and healthy New Year 2022,

This warmed the cockles of my heart : a lovely xmas offering.

Best Wishes,

hilary  

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Posted in That Christmas Feeling

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Hi Jenny,

Posted on Tue, 21 Dec 2021

Hi Jenny,

We certainly can't repeat the past as Scott Fitzgerald says in 'The Great Gatsby', but memories come and go in the flux of time when maybe we all attempt to turn back time !

Enjoyed.

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Posted in If I Could Turn Back Time

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Hi  Rhiannon,

Posted on Mon, 20 Dec 2021

Hi  Rhiannon,

I was wondering when you would stop. I guess 20 is the right place. I have loved your observations, all helpful to children !!!

hilary

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Hi Jenny,

Posted on Mon, 13 Dec 2021

Hi Jenny,

Lovely poem about a lovely bird. It read like magic !

hilary  

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Posted in Robin At Winter Solstice

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A nice, satisfying poem of

Posted on Thu, 16 Dec 2021

A nice, satisfying poem of good length. Enjoyed reading it !!!

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Posted in Christmas With Monsieur Bublé

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Another fine poem, Paul.

Posted on Sun, 19 Dec 2021

Another fine poem, Paul. Enjoyed it !!!

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Posted in A Fairy Tale of New York

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Loved this poem : those two

Posted on Wed, 24 Nov 2021

Loved this poem : those two books are some of my favourites and I appreciate the films of them too !!!

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Posted in A Secret Garden

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Hi Jenny,

Posted on Mon, 13 Dec 2021

Hi Jenny,

Love this tribute to our feathery friend the robin. It is quite magical !!!

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Posted in Robin At Winter Solstice

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