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28 collections on the site.
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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
Empire State (Part Three) - The Devil in Tintagel
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Invisible
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Escape to New York (Part One)
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Picturedrome
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2030: A Space Odyssey (Brave New World): flash fiction 250 words max
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"Everybody knows that, since
Posted on Wed, 19 Jun 2024
"Everybody knows that, since I auditioned for Britain's Got Talent. Some bastard put me on YouTube!'"
Sparkling dialogue in this part. Dai's misplaced paranoia made me smile. [Is all paranoia misplaced?]
Coming along very nicely!
Read full commentPosted in 17 What Would Interest Big Brother in Merthyr Tydfil?
"Embattled Satan’s hold was
Posted on Wed, 19 Jun 2024
"Embattled Satan’s hold was trounced
when gospel life and power announced.."
The energy and rhythm of the poem captures the evangelical aspect at its heart. I looked up John Pugh to cross reference with your piece. As ever, very...
Read full commentPosted in Light for heaviness
Hi Jenny. Just popping to
Posted on Wed, 22 May 2024
Hi Jenny. Just popping to wish you well and hope you are on the mend. Take care of yourself. Paul x
Read full commentPosted in State Of Bliss
"..because his endless cups
Posted on Fri, 07 Jun 2024
"..because his endless cups of tea and propensity towards taking care of her was causing a regular release of oxytocin."
Well....yes! Made me laugh. Quintessential, of course.
This is getting to be novella length. You could...
Read full commentPosted in Parcel for you....Part 27
Soul templates? It's like a
Posted on Tue, 11 Jun 2024
Soul templates? It's like a Hellish version of Timpsons.
A tale of redemption told in a post-Dante fashion. Your creative mind remains as fertile as ever, Jane. Really enjoyed this.
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"I sink in wild Rodopi tea
Posted on Wed, 12 Jun 2024
"I sink in wild Rodopi tea
As Zeus strikes nature’s timpani.."
That's a moody, brooding piece. Ominous photo too. Enjoyed!
Read full commentPosted in A Midsummer Night’s Apocalypse
Another enjoyable ramble with
Posted on Sat, 08 Jun 2024
Another enjoyable ramble with you, Rhiannon. I have never been to Offa's Dyke. Lovely photos too :)
Read full commentPosted in More Offa’s Dyke views and Nosey young cattle @ Knighton
"..perfect MUGGINS, servant
Posted on Mon, 10 Jun 2024
"..perfect MUGGINS, servant and provider extraordinaire!" Well yes although he has missed a closed bracket in that paragraph which shows how distracted he must be. The resumption of Alfred's roving reports will suggest all is well with the world...
Read full commentPosted in Alfred Muggins’ Easter Holiday by Alfred N.Muggins Part 2
"Velvety, soft petal, sepal,
Posted on Wed, 05 Jun 2024
"Velvety, soft petal, sepal, tepal.."
You bring the colour to life so vividly in your poem and photos, Rhiannon. Just gorgeous.
Read full commentPosted in Breathatking Beauty and design
Sounds like Alfred is overrun
Posted on Thu, 06 Jun 2024
Sounds like Alfred is overrun. I hope he finds time for his roving reports. The world needs to hear what he has to say!
Read full commentPosted in Alfred Muggins’ Easter Holiday by Alfred N.Muggins
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