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I have 273 stories published in
28 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 1316397 times
and 368 of my stories have been cherry picked.
1704 of my 5,285 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 1747 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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My stories
Atoms
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Prophesy: The Immortal Witch (19)
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The Expanse
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Prophesy: The Immortal Witch (18)
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Penny’s Pass the Story Part 10
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"Is it too late
Posted on Tue, 15 Nov 2022
"Is it too late
to find a purpose …
even now?"
Enjoyed the juxtaposition of photos taken years apart. The question asked in the poem is one many ask themselves. Often the answer is no. A thought provoking piece, for sure. Paul
Read full commentPosted in Two Photographs, 30 years apart…
Ach...it's all kamikaze stuff
Posted on Fri, 23 Sep 2022
Ach...it's all kamikaze stuff. The first moves of the new chancellor does seem to scream "trickle down economics" which, as we already know, doesn't/don't work. We are all party to a huge casino-style gamble with the country's finances. Strap...
Read full commentPosted in The State Of The Nation (A New Star Prime Minister Has Arrived!) by Alfred N.Muggins (political and social commentator!)
Nicely done, Rhiannon. That
Posted on Tue, 19 Jul 2022
Nicely done, Rhiannon. That must have taken a lot of thought with the immaculate rhyming and rhythm. I certainly enjoyed reading it. You are a highly skilled poet. Paul
Read full commentPosted in Any Hard Task
Yes, congratulations on
Posted on Sun, 26 Jun 2022
Yes, congratulations on completing a novel-length story. Beautifully crafted throughout. Whimsy and drama. You could definitely edit and publish this if you chose to. Paul
Read full commentPosted in "Willow's Tail" 32 ( Conclusions Part 2-- the ending)
Chains of daisies as an
Posted on Tue, 05 Apr 2022
Chains of daisies as an analogy of unity, strength yet peace. The world needs more of this thinking. Nicely done and enjoyed your poem. Paul :)
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It's a difficult one. When
Posted on Wed, 02 Mar 2022
It's a difficult one. When and how to intervene on a military level. Maybe the Russians will finally get the message. Soon, I hope.
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Read full commentPosted in Listening to the News 2/3/22
A beautiful view and a
Posted on Wed, 16 Feb 2022
A beautiful view and a wonderful photo. I do enjoy being taken with you on these walks of yours, Rhiannon. Paul :)
Read full commentPosted in Wonderful Ludlow View
All caught up again. You have
Posted on Wed, 29 Sep 2021
All caught up again. You have my full admiration for the length of the story so far and the consistently high standard you achieve with each episode. You are on course to have a fully fledged novel. Keep going!
Read full commentPosted in "Willow's Tail" 18
Your poetic reminiscences are
Posted on Tue, 20 Apr 2021
Your poetic reminiscences are like no other, Jenny. Another gorgeous poem remembering times gone by. Paul :)
Read full commentPosted in Before We Kissed Goodnight
"Fail and forfeit all.
Posted on Sat, 11 Jul 2026
"Fail and forfeit all. Succeed we leave the Earth in you and your Mother’s care.”
The mission is clear. Eesh..that chapter was tense and lucid. Onwards we go!
Read full commentPosted in Banished To Earth, Book Two, Dreamscape (31)
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