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I have 153 stories published in
20 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 192660 times
and 191 of my stories have been cherry picked.
792 of my 2,960 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 804 votes
I am a Brummie living in Northampton. I love to write but get 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.
I think that everyone should read George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-four .
I have short stories published in a horror anthology by @thealienbuddha and anthology Vol.IV by @LoftPublishing.
You can find me on SoundCloud at https://soundcloud.com/user-62051685
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and at Mastodon @BeeRummie@mastodonapp.uk
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Hunsbury Hill Country Park
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In the Vale of the Shadow King (Part Six of Six)
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In the Vale of the Shadow King (Part Five of Six)
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In the Vale of the Shadow King (Part Four of Six)
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In the Vale of the Shadow King (Part Three of Six)
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A vivid story very much alive
Posted on Sat, 18 Feb 2023
A vivid story very much alive in the imagery conjured by your words. I can relate to the disconnect between the seriousness of the siege and the boy's relatively mundane thoughts. I think I have been here in the past. Maybe we all have..
Read full commentPosted in night of the armed siege
"... from cold light of inlit
Posted on Thu, 16 Feb 2023
"... from cold light of inlit quartz and diamonds' birthing.."
So many beautiful phrases in here. There's an operatic feel to this poem, Di. The final act crocuses unfurling. Spectacular.
Read full commentPosted in Persephone's first day
I must admit, I hadn't
Posted on Mon, 13 Feb 2023
I must admit, I hadn't anticipated spending Valentine's Day looking at a picture of your legs, Jane :) Deftly done and glad that they are the ones you ordered. A wish for a dog is non-negotiable. Enjoyed. Paul
Read full commentPosted in These are the Legs I Ordered.
Shirehampton sounds a special
Posted on Tue, 14 Feb 2023
Shirehampton sounds a special place. I enjoyed observing those memories with you through the sands of time, Jenny. Always a pleasure. Paul
Read full commentPosted in For The Love Of Village Life
Such an evocative journey
Posted on Mon, 13 Feb 2023
Such an evocative journey with so many historical reference points and beautifully observed moments along the way. A stunning part of the world for the setting. Enjoyed. Paul
Read full commentPosted in Exeter to Teignmouth, Off Peak Day Return
Nicely done with a great
Posted on Sat, 11 Feb 2023
Nicely done with a great rhythm. And a great pic as well :)
Read full commentPosted in The Rocky Road
"... I rode a hair to where
Posted on Thu, 09 Feb 2023
"... I rode a hair to where the devil meets me.."
Darkness and foreboding spells out the fate of a witch. Very much a trademark poem and I love the inky blackness of it even if there's an underlying sadness.
Read full commentPosted in The Shadows of Birds
I don't think anyone could
Posted on Wed, 08 Feb 2023
I don't think anyone could accuse you of being lazy, Luigi. A sanguine poem that quietly dances with stoicism. I hope everything is well with you. Paul
Read full commentPosted in A Crazy Life
Yes, you have a point. What
Posted on Tue, 07 Feb 2023
Yes, you have a point. What was science fiction only a short while ago is now science fact. I do enjoy watching the great writers' predictions come true. Arthur C Clarke, Jules Verne, HG Wells and the like. And then you look at the issues that...
Read full commentPosted in The Edge of Heaven
A visual and evocative poem.
Posted on Wed, 08 Feb 2023
A visual and evocative poem. I can picture the cobweb carpet. Just lovely. Paul
Read full commentPosted in Silver Path on the Green, Green Grass
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