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I have 259 stories published in
28 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 1212768 times
and 349 of my stories have been cherry picked.
1626 of my 5,061 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 1663 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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Netanyahu is hinting at
Posted on Mon, 06 Nov 2023
Netanyahu is hinting at indefinite control over Gaza now moving away from the stance of cutting all ties once Hamas is defeated. This does not bode well for any kind of peace in this region. I'm afraid this instability and violence could go on...
Read full commentPosted in The Book of Alfred the Great II (Muggins!), as written by that famous prophet of Past Present and Future!
Hi Jean. The journey
Posted on Mon, 06 Nov 2023
Hi Jean. The journey continues and you take us with you in your writing. It's a rollercoaster for sure and we are all rooting for you. You are one of the bravest people I know. Keep smiling and stay positive. Yes, definitely an inspiration. As...
Read full commentPosted in chemo 2 - session 2
"Fizzy fireworks, sparkling
Posted on Thu, 02 Nov 2023
"Fizzy fireworks, sparkling lights:
no fear here
of ghosts or bombs.."
The joy just jumps out of this poem. Perfect for this time of year. Just lovely, Rhiannon :)
Read full commentPosted in Firework party, a little early
Some interesting historical
Posted on Tue, 31 Oct 2023
Some interesting historical comparisons and interesting that these may be your own thoughts rather than rogue reporter - Alfred Muggins. Civilians are inevitably the innocent victims of war. We continue to hope for common sense to prevail.
Read full commentPosted in Civilians In War
All caught up again. It feels
Posted on Tue, 31 Oct 2023
All caught up again. It feels like the story is moving from comedic to exploring the emotional consequences of this scenario. That's a substantial well to tap into. Looking forward to reading more :)
Read full commentPosted in Parcel for you....Part 6
Still following, Penny. That
Posted on Mon, 30 Oct 2023
Still following, Penny. That's a cliffhanger last line. Looking forward to the next instalment :)
Read full commentPosted in "Willow's Missing Tail" 11
I'm glad I read it all. Just
Posted on Sat, 28 Oct 2023
I'm glad I read it all. Just perfect for Halloween. I do love Gothic horror and the older tales from the likes of Poe and Irving. Skilfully done, Penny.
Read full commentPosted in "Spirit of Sleepy Hollow on All Hallows Eve" Part 4 of 4
"...symbolic and transient
Posted on Mon, 30 Oct 2023
"...symbolic and transient
like sprinkling of fairy
dust on a magical dream."
Such moving notes at the end of the poem. A beautiful tribute to your parents. Nicely done, Jenny.
Read full commentPosted in Remembering
That's a powerful ending with
Posted on Tue, 31 Oct 2023
That's a powerful ending with your final stanza, Luigi. The meter and rhyme is very nicely done, of course. Expertly executed, sir.
Read full commentPosted in One Good Turn
"It is revenge!. No good
Posted on Sun, 29 Oct 2023
"It is revenge!. No good crops grow from bombs."
It feels like this above line links events in the East and the storms in your beautiful part of the world. Different magnitude, of course. Not sure where it will all end now that the genie...
Read full commentPosted in October 2023
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