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I have 1145 stories published in
4 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 2969127 times
and 652 of my stories have been cherry picked.
354 of my 5,134 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 372 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.
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Ghost Writing
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This Morning
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One Night, in Berlin
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House of Cards, Hot Air and Tea Leaves
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New Year's Resolution
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An enjoyable read, Rhiannon,
Posted on Mon, 27 Mar 2017
An enjoyable read, Rhiannon, a nicely rhymed poem full of clever alliterations. Well done.
Luigi x
Read full commentPosted in Spring has sprung (at last)
Only a misogynist would dare
Posted on Wed, 08 Mar 2017
Only a misogynist would dare to disagree with this bold and liberating declaration of independence.
The powerful stance you have adopted shows quite clearly that you have inherited Bee's talent.
Well done.
Read full commentPosted in Boldly a Woman
A sweet and apt
Posted on Sat, 25 Jun 2016
A sweet and apt interpretation the I.P., Rhiannon.
Read full commentWhen I saw the prompt I thought that it was inspired by the recent EU referendum result and, being the cynic that I am, jumped to the conclusion that many would develop that theme.
I...
Posted in Springwatch!
Thanks for the comment Helen.
Posted on Mon, 29 Feb 2016
Thanks for the comment Helen. I tried to imagine you with facial hair and kept coming up with an image of a mustachioed Gioconda.
Could not paste the picture but here is the link:
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Read full commentPosted in The Bloke in the Mirror (I.P.)
A very clever composition
Posted on Thu, 14 Jan 2016
A very clever composition that from an initial observation of feathered friends - including the ever present heron - develops into philosophical thoughts about the survival of the fittest, the pecking order which exists in any hierarchy and...
Read full commentPosted in My Family and Other Animals
The idea of melding the son's
Posted on Mon, 14 Dec 2015
The idea of melding the son's indifferent detachment with the festive season is inspirational, Tina. Written in your inimitable style it was a pleasure to read.
Read full commentI think I'll join you with a glass of Port to celebrate the advent of a new...
Posted in One Man and his Dog
Very ingenious, Rhiannon. It
Posted on Tue, 08 Dec 2015
Very ingenious, Rhiannon. It must be an advantage knowing how to use graphics and you have come up with a colourful and interesting piece. Well done.
Luigi x
Read full commentPosted in Sprayed Words (Poetry Monthly)
Your lovely poem exactly
Posted on Sat, 31 Oct 2015
Your lovely poem exactly describes the same thrill that I experience every Thursday at the park with my grandson. Thanks for sharing.
Luigi x
Read full commentPosted in Spreading their Wings!
And some days begin with a
Posted on Tue, 27 Oct 2015
And some days begin with a read of an unforgettable poem, Nicky. So glad to have come across it thanks to those attractive cherries so well deserved.
Luigi x
Read full commentPosted in Some days begin with a swim
The story of faraway persons
Posted on Mon, 05 Oct 2015
The story of faraway persons working - perhaps slaving - in an Indian cloth factory, told in a chatty way as if the author is actually there near or on the assembly line. Very effective.
Luigi xxx
Read full commentPosted in 'Made in India'
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