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I have 1085 stories published in
4 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 1998339 times
and 596 of my stories have been cherry picked.
325 of my 4,934 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 333 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
It Could Have Been Me
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Nothing New Under the Sun
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Advice to future generations
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The Full English
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A true-to-life portrait of
Posted on Mon, 13 Sep 2021
A true-to-life portrait of someone I know. It cannot possibly be fiction.
A very entertaining and informative piece on a vegetarian diet. Enjoyed it, Ed.
Best, Luigi
Read full commentPosted in Macrobiotic Mayhem
A lovely romantic tale,
Posted on Wed, 25 Aug 2021
A lovely romantic tale, JoAnne, much enjoyable.
I can understand Ginny's scepticism; to quote Mark Twain, "The art of prophecy is very difficult, especially with respect to the future."
Best wishes, Luigi x
Read full commentPosted in Wind Chimes on the Boardwalk
Everybody wishes for a
Posted on Wed, 25 Aug 2021
Everybody wishes for a peaceful resolution in Afghanistan and for the Taliban to moderate their stance. What frightens me is the gun-waving and the threat those weapons pose. I hope they'd listen to that wise old geezer Isaiah who urged people to...
Read full commentPosted in Back to Square One
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...
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