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I have 248 stories published in 21 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 479881 times and 19 of my stories have been cherry picked.
171 of my 1,319 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 173 votes

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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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An Introduction : Mad Smithers and the Government's All Under Control Plan

MAD SMITHERS AND THE GOVERNMENT’S ALL UNDER CONTROL PLAN This bit of writing was originally intended as a comic strip but it never materialised. I...

The Florrie and Jack Dialogues : Final Curtain (Episode 9 - Conclusion)

Final Curtain Jack : I can’t believe it, Mum. Florrie : No, Jack, I’m devastated. My only nephew gunned down on the cusp of greatness. It was...

The Florrie and Jack Dialogues : A Turn for the Worse ( Episode 8)

A Turn for the Worse Florrie : I know this sounds funny, Jack, but I am disappointed. Jack : About Trevor and Keith? F : Yes. J : It couldn’t last,...

The Florrie and Jack Dialogues : A Gay Pride (Episode 7)

A Gay Pride Florrie : Trevor is out of jail, Jack. Jack : I’m glad, Mum. It must have been so different from Wolverhampton university. F : You are...

The Florrie and Jack Dialogues : Coming Out (Episode 6)

Coming Out Jack : Any more news from the prison, Mum? Florrie : Your Aunt Cilla was telling me Trevor is so involved with the writers group it takes...

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171 of my comments have received 173 Great Feedback votes

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Hi Jenny,

Posted on Thu, 13 May 2021

Hi Jenny,

This is a lovely poem of fond memories : soft as a summer shower! Nice one.

hilary       ...

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Posted in Capturing Garden Memories

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One of your best, Jenny. You

Posted on Thu, 06 May 2021

One of your best, Jenny. You aren't thinking of giving up this mortal coil, are you? Strong presentiments of passing yet with the beauty of nature giving real hope.

Hilary   

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Posted in Resting Place

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Hi Rhiannon,

Posted on Mon, 03 May 2021

Hi Rhiannon,

You have encapsulated the calm of the bay and also what it can be like in stormy conditions. Lovely painting too. There are many lovely places in Pembrokeshire! Hope you feel better soon.

hilary     

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Posted in Coastal Cottage (Pembrokeshire)

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Hi marandina,

Posted on Tue, 27 Apr 2021

Hi marandina,

I liked the alliteration in this at the beginning and the rest of it showed such imagination. Nice one!

hilary     

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Posted in Footsteps on Mars

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This is a haunting poem full

Posted on Sat, 01 May 2021

This is a haunting poem full of feeling. So sorry for your loss!

hilary    

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Posted in Impaired

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Hi Jenny.

Posted on Tue, 27 Apr 2021

Hi Jenny.

The sunrise is truly inspirational, isn't it? This was described very well ! I remember going away for a few days to the seaside and waking up early I saw a beautiful sunrise from my room over the sea. It's something that stays...

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Posted in Sunrise

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A poem from the heart: very

Posted on Wed, 14 Apr 2021

A poem from the heart: very well written !!!

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Posted in Setting Sons

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A lovely little gem, Rhiannon

Posted on Fri, 09 Apr 2021

A lovely little gem, Rhiannon, so short but so full of beauty !

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Posted in Good Friday Stroll, 02/04

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This is very beautiful Jenny:

Posted on Fri, 09 Apr 2021

This is very beautiful Jenny: a loving tribute to your uncle.

Best Wishes,

Hilary     

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Posted in Moving Forward

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You keep up the rhythm and

Posted on Thu, 25 Mar 2021

You keep up the rhythm and rhyme so well in this poem, Luigi. I am not so keen on this new tech stuff : Ipods, streaming, it's all Greek to me !

Hilary    

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Posted in A Lack of Application(s)

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