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I have 251 stories published in 21 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 583608 times and 19 of my stories have been cherry picked.
178 of my 1,334 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 180 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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PRIMROSE VALE

PRIMROSE VALE Primrose Vale was a very average street on the Bredon council estate. It was there Fred and Alma Covington had made their home. “This...

Mr Dawson's Cat : Part Two

Peter stole into reception and had his ear cocked as Marian and Naomi stood chatting. "That Mr. Dawson couldn't afford the blood tests she needed,...

Mr Dawson's Cat : Part One

It looked very bleak. Mr. Green, the vet, was asking over a hundred pounds to give Judith, Mr. Dawson's beautiful, tortoiseshell cat, blood tests to...

Crooked Panacea : Scene 3 : Conclusion

CROOKED PANACEA 3 SCENE 3 (Petra and Gordon Havisham’s lounge in their Italian house. It is well-furnished and very comfortable. There are French...

Crooked Panacea : Scene 2

CROOKED PANACEA 2 SCENE 2 (The next day : Juliana’s apartment) JULIANA : Why don’t you make yourself comfortable, Simon? (They sit down) SIMON : I...

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178 of my comments have received 180 Great Feedback votes

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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.

hilary    

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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.

hilary     

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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 !!!

hilary   yes

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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 !!!

hilary  smiley

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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 !!!

hilary    

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Posted in Robin At Winter Solstice

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This has just got better and

Posted on Sat, 18 Dec 2021

This has just got better and better as the numerical value increases : most interesting !!!
 

hilary       

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