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I have 202 stories published in
25 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 345455 times
and 263 of my stories have been cherry picked.
1217 of my 4,046 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 1231 votes
I am a Brummie living in Northampton 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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My stories
Giant Redwoods
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Autumn
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With or Without You
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Chinese Whispers (edited and updated, 2021)
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Ballerina Toy Box
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That's a beautiful image for
Posted on Fri, 28 Jul 2023
That's a beautiful image for so early in the morning, Richard. An evocative poem that brought a smile to my face. Just lovely. Paul
Read full commentPosted in A New Horizon
"Kingfisher blue
Posted on Wed, 26 Jul 2023
"Kingfisher blue
has a shimmering hue..
A visual vignette loaded with colour. So much said in so few words. Nicely done, Rhiannon. Paul
Read full commentPosted in Nature's blues
"...just a dreamer
Posted on Wed, 26 Jul 2023
"...just a dreamer
who survives in shadows.."
Beautifully put but I think you are so much more than that, Jenny. A poem that eloquently underlines your love of writing and artfully depicts how many others feel. Paul :)
Read full commentPosted in When All I Need Is Artistry
Yes, dogs can be like that -
Posted on Tue, 25 Jul 2023
Yes, dogs can be like that - a beast to one person and as soft as butter with someone else. You held the tension all the way through, Jane. The weaving in of the family background and issues was deftly done. A very credible, enjoyable story...
Read full commentPosted in Blueberry - Part Three
Yes, 1-1 after extra time and
Posted on Tue, 25 Jul 2023
Yes, 1-1 after extra time and, funnily enough, I can't remember the penalty shoot out score or probably choose to forget. Glad the Muggins clan caught the match even if it did end in disappointment. Onwards to the next tale of Alfred N Muggins...
Read full commentPosted in Ride a White Horse to Banbury Cross! By Alfred N.Muggins Part 3
"This delightful Balkan woman
Posted on Wed, 26 Jul 2023
"This delightful Balkan woman with flashing eyes and stainless steel teeth.."
Reading your stories feels like catching up with an old friend you haven't seen in a while. Yes, a free flowing, chatty style that reels the reader in and...
Read full commentPosted in Rakia Maria – Part Two of Two
Ah so this story will run on.
Posted on Mon, 24 Jul 2023
Ah so this story will run on. This is good. You are building the tension nicely and the weaving in of the family history adds its own tension. Looking forward to more :)
Read full commentPosted in Blueberry - Part Two
Another lovely vignette,
Posted on Mon, 24 Jul 2023
Another lovely vignette, Rhiannon. Marmaladey shade, yes. I have two ginger tom cats and adore them. I enjoyed reading about Hobbes and that's a super pic. Paul
Read full commentPosted in Hobbes
Eesh the tension of making it
Posted on Mon, 24 Jul 2023
Eesh the tension of making it back in time to watch most of the match. Beautiful semi medieval towns. Yes, I guess so. You should try Brackley as well at some point. It's very lovely and rich in history and interesting buildings.
Read full commentPosted in Ride a White Horse to Banbury Cross! By Alfred N.Muggins Part 2
Made me think of Stephen King
Posted on Sun, 23 Jul 2023
Made me think of Stephen King's "Cujo". I must admit, I didn't see that twist coming which is always the sign of good writing. Adriotly done, Jane. Really enjoyed. Paul
Read full commentPosted in Blueberry
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