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I have 1038 stories published in
4 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 1492529 times
and 556 of my stories have been cherry picked.
316 of my 4,761 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
A Devil of a Man (8) - The Miller's Daughter
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Chemistry (sort of)
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A Devil of a Man (7) - In Vino Veritas
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A Devil of a Man (6) - A Pope's Dilemma
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A Devil of a Man (5) - A Fair Exchange
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Excellent writing, Turlough.
Posted on Fri, 12 Jan 2024
Excellent writing, Turlough. Full of humorous descriptions and witticism. I particularly liked this bit: "Wings, I find, are always a bit of a nuisance on aeroplanes but people seem to get into such a flap if they’re not there". My kind...
Read full commentPosted in Ticket to Tehran
Thank you, Jacques, for your
Posted on Sat, 13 Jan 2024
Thank you, Jacques, for your lovely comment. Much appreciated.
Best wishes, Luigi
Read full commentPosted in One Night, in Berlin
Much encouraged by your kind
Posted on Sat, 06 Jan 2024
Much encouraged by your kind remarks, Jacques. Looking forward to bright prospects but not holding much hope.
Best, Luigi
Read full commentPosted in House of Cards, Hot Air and Tea Leaves
I agree Jacques. Thoughts of
Posted on Sun, 31 Dec 2023
I agree Jacques. Thoughts of a bestseller seldom materialise, still, it's fun trying.
Cheers and Happy New Year, Mon Ami.
Luigi
Read full commentPosted in New Year's Resolution
Hi Dougie, you are right
Posted on Sun, 24 Dec 2023
Hi Dougie, you are right about the typo. My daughter, who is as eagle-eyed as you, also pointed it out. I shall redress the situation immediately.
Read full commentGlad you liked this light-hearted poem. It should help to dispel the gloom and doom generated...
Posted in Noah's Ark
Not so happy, as you say,
Posted on Sun, 24 Dec 2023
Not so happy, as you say, Jacques.Thank you and best wishes,
Luigi
Read full commentPosted in Noah's Ark
How very true, Jacques. I
Posted on Wed, 20 Dec 2023
How very true, Jacques. I think I once wrote a poem on those lines.
Best wishes, Luigi
Read full commentPosted in Give and Take
Informative and funny,
Posted on Mon, 04 Dec 2023
Informative and funny, Turlough. On 1 of November, my computer tells me you didn't win any Sugar Puffs as the word count was 105, the 5 extra words represented by that Bulgarian sentence.
Read full commentYour opinion of Stockport seems a bit harsh, I...
Posted in This Sort of Thing - November 2023 - First Half
Hi Jenny, you must have been
Posted on Wed, 29 Nov 2023
Hi Jenny, you must have been very active, fit,and full of energy in those days. It was intwresting to read that it was in aid of a charity. I was curious to know what the acronym START stood for and found this that might fit: The START...
Read full commentPosted in Crazy! Crazy Days and Nights
What a shame that your gift
Posted on Mon, 13 Nov 2023
What a shame that your gift was stolen, Jacques. Ofen we cherish the sentimental value of a present more than its actual worth.
Many thanks for your comment.
Luigi
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