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I have 1036 stories published in
4 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 1485355 times
and 555 of my stories have been cherry picked.
316 of my 4,754 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 331 votes
I have been a member of ABCtales since 2003.
I have published five collections of poems: ‘Idle Thoughts’; ‘Reflections’; 'Cherry Ripe''; 'Poetry on Tap' and 'Cherry on Top' plus 'Guns and Dolls' – a short book containing three short stories – and three novelettes 'Jessica World', 'An Enquiring Mind' and 'A Life's Journey'
Digital versions of these can be found at Smashwords. and other distributors like Kobo and Barnes and Noble.
I was a member of Writers Group and indie publishers I*D Books based in Shotton, Flintshire until they ceased activity.
My work has been featured in various magazines and anthologies.
A regular contributor to ABCtales.com I also contributed to the websites Poetry24 and UKAuthors.co.uk. I was ‘Writer of the Month’ on the latter in December 2005.
My stories
Chewing the Cud
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- 329 reads
A Precarious Situation
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- 16 comments
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- 700 reads
A Special Day
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- 4 comments
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- 258 reads
An Ordinary Life
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Knowing One's Onions
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- 394 reads
A truly multilayered and
Posted on Tue, 24 Aug 2021
A truly multilayered and skillful poem, Di, that conveys a deep and strong message.Well done.
Luigi x
Read full commentPosted in jormungandr
Enjoyed the story very much,
Posted on Wed, 11 Aug 2021
Enjoyed the story very much, Mark. One thing puzzled me: why turn down the offer of a coffee? It may have been a subtle hint at a possible development, seeing that her husband worked night shifts most of the week. The explanation might be in the...
Read full commentPosted in Danger Mouse
It is customary for the
Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2021
It is customary for the recipients of sporting accolades to acknowledge their team for their support.
Read full commentI would like to thank 'my' team, ABCtales, for providing me with the platform on which to exercise my writing efforts and, sometimes,...
Posted in Gold, Silver and Bronze
Dear Jenny, if I can read my
Posted on Sun, 08 Aug 2021
Dear Jenny, if I can read my poems with an Italian accent and not be embarrassed, I think that a West Country voice is perfectly acceptable. Do join the next ABC reading even if you don't read; it might give you confidence.
All the best,...
Read full commentPosted in Fleeting Observations Of A Poet
I'll try to attend, Claudine.
Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2021
I'll try to attend, Claudine. I was getting round to register.
Luigi x
Read full commentPosted in Gold, Silver and Bronze
Fantastic Drew. Like a true
Posted on Mon, 09 Aug 2021
Fantastic Drew. Like a true sportsman, I can now say that I am 'over the 'moon'
Thank you.
Best, Luigi.
Read full commentPosted in Gold, Silver and Bronze
First-class poem. Jenny. It
Posted on Sun, 08 Aug 2021
First-class poem. Jenny. It is impossible not to be inspired by that genius that was Dylan Thomas, whose essence you have captured so beautifully. Of his works, I adore Under Milk Wood, splendidly recited by Richard Burton and the villanelle Do...
Read full commentPosted in Fleeting Observations Of A Poet
"Sitting doodling spirals and
Posted on Wed, 07 Jul 2021
"Sitting doodling spirals and gazing up at the sky"
Read full commentNo better way to gain inspiration and you are really inspired, dear Jenny, to be able to write beautiful poetry so consistently. but you don't need me to tell you that, the golden...
Posted in Daydreamer
No sun blazing here to
Posted on Mon, 21 Jun 2021
No sun blazing here to announce summer's arrival but your festive ode dazzled and more than compensated for its absence. Well done.
Luigi. ...
Read full commentPosted in Estival Solstice
You have drawn an enchanting
Posted on Sun, 13 Jun 2021
You have drawn an enchanting picture of your garden full of the fragrance of honeysuckle. I am really impressed by the lyricism that you inject in your poetry, Jenny.
You have become quite a bard.
Luigi x
Read full commentPosted in Honeysuckle On The Breeze
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