marandina
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I have 240 stories published in
28 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 955766 times
and 323 of my stories have been cherry picked.
1548 of my 4,864 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 1567 votes
I am a Brummie living in North Somerset who loves to write but gets distracted with other things. I enjoy horror/fantasy and anything that provokes original thought.
My literary heroes are Clive Barker, Stephen King, Edgar Allan Poe and HP Lovecraft.
Everyone should read George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-four .
I have work published by AlienBuddha Press, Loft Books, BlackBough Poems, DarkWinter Literary Magazine and Paragraph Planet.
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You have conjured some
Posted on Sun, 21 Mar 2021
You have conjured some wonderful images of nature here, Richard. And against a backdrop of family bonding. Loved it.
Read full commentPosted in Calling of the Loons
Cats and dogs are a big part
Posted on Sun, 21 Mar 2021
Cats and dogs are a big part of my life with my OH working at the local vet. Our collie cross is nearly 15 these days. I dread the day he's no longer around. Loved reading about your animal experiences.
Read full commentPosted in "The Canines of My Life"
That's a staggering
Posted on Sat, 20 Mar 2021
That's a staggering achievement, Luigi. Happy Anniversary. Your poem is a fitting tribute to the occasion. Paul
Read full commentPosted in A Milestone
I enjoyed the previous draft.
Posted on Sat, 20 Mar 2021
I enjoyed the previous draft. Looks like you have taken it in a different direction but as enjoyable. Look forward to reading more.
Read full commentPosted in "Willow's Tail" 2
The changing of the season
Posted on Thu, 18 Mar 2021
The changing of the season brings many emotions, especially after this particular winter. I honestly think so many more folks have come to appreciate simple things around them such as flora and fauna. Nicely articulated poem.
Read full commentPosted in Contrast focussing thought
Here's hoping ongoing efforts
Posted on Wed, 17 Mar 2021
Here's hoping ongoing efforts using recordings help. That's a precariously low number left in the wild. Such a sad story :(
Read full commentPosted in The Silence Of A Regent Honeyeater
A charming piece of whimsy
Posted on Wed, 17 Mar 2021
A charming piece of whimsy [Willow sauntered?]
Read full commentPosted in "Willow's Tail"
The lines sit up and sparkle
Posted on Tue, 16 Mar 2021
The lines sit up and sparkle in this succint but beautiful piece.
Read full commentPosted in Carpe Diem !
Some great lines, Jenny. Love
Posted on Sun, 14 Mar 2021
Some great lines, Jenny. Love "...Instead I stand in prisoner's rancid tatters.."
Read full commentPosted in Escape To Freedom
A part of history I need to
Posted on Sun, 14 Mar 2021
A part of history I need to read up on. I enjoy your summaries.
Read full commentPosted in Succession To The Throne : Some Thoughts On The Subject by Alfred N.Muggins : Part 2 : Particularly Involving Scotland
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