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I have 265 stories published in
28 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 1264387 times
and 357 of my stories have been cherry picked.
1666 of my 5,181 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 1703 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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A couple of lovely pen
Posted on Fri, 21 Jul 2023
A couple of lovely pen pictures, Rhiannon. You say so much in so few words. "Warm and friendly.." and "Hard- working MP.." stand out. I imagine those are special pics too. Nicely done, of course. Paul
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Read full commentPosted in Nana and Grampa (c 1950-1960)
A Satnav with the voice of
Posted on Fri, 21 Jul 2023
A Satnav with the voice of Jacob Rees-Mogg's butler. Eesh. Preston v Sunderland and the Simpsons in Serbian. Another thoroughly enjoyable travelogue with a suitably mysterious ending. I mean, what *was* that on the pillow?!
Read full commentPosted in Our Man in Golubac
"...tiny wings like questions
Posted on Fri, 21 Jul 2023
"...tiny wings like questions flicker always.."
"That they came to be
is proof of miracles."
A Di poem is a symbiotic meeting with nature. Yes, delicate and nuanced. Just lovely [Some of the sentences are...
Read full commentPosted in agriphila straminella
"Will leaves in Autumn
Posted on Wed, 19 Jul 2023
"Will leaves in Autumn descend.."
Dreamy reverie, lovely photo. Your forest dreams are a pleasure to read :)
Read full commentPosted in In A Place Of Respite
"I'm a chocolate teapot
Posted on Tue, 18 Jul 2023
"I'm a chocolate teapot
looking swell.."
I had the "I'm a little teapot" rhythm swirling through my head as I read this. "As useful as a chocolate teapot.." is a saying that always makes me smile. Nicely done, of course,...
Read full commentPosted in ‘As useful as a chocolate teapot!'
Thanks for reading it, insert
Posted on Mon, 17 Jul 2023
Thanks for reading it, insert. And the feedback much appreciated. Yes, I have just sent Rachel a note to say I can read if people still want to listen to my stuff. Looking forward to the event. Paul :)
Read full commentPosted in Dragon Gate
Devils food cake sounds
Posted on Mon, 17 Jul 2023
Devils food cake sounds outstanding. Another enjoyable reverie, Jenny. And a yummy one too. Nicely done. Paul
Read full commentPosted in Shadowy Visions Of The Past
"...lilting and lifting
Posted on Fri, 14 Jul 2023
"...lilting and lifting
song and refrain."
Definitely music through words. A catchy vignette, nicely done Rhiannon. Enjoyed. Paul
Read full commentPosted in Word-music
The relocation of demons
Posted on Wed, 12 Jul 2023
The relocation of demons elsewhere made me think of the refugee crisis.. And the Dark Materials trilogy. It feels like there's a few metaphors circling in this particular story. Enjoyed and it made think. Which is good.
Read full commentPosted in Cleanser of Demons
Thanks for reading, Ewan. I
Posted on Wed, 12 Jul 2023
Thanks for reading, Ewan. I didn't know that about the Red Sea. The historian finished the tour with all the different theories about why it was the "Red" Castle. I think it came down to the stones turning that colour due to reacting with the...
Read full commentPosted in Castell Coch (Red Castle)
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