Mark Say

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I have 61 stories published in 3 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 80569 times and 86 of my stories have been cherry picked.
110 of my 636 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 111 votes

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A Woman Who Likes Jazz

I finally found a woman who really liked jazz music
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The Man in the Crypt

My brother became obsessed with a statue
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Artemisia’s Hammer

A man and woman contemplate a scene of violence. Inspired by Artemisia Gentileschi.
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Dinner with Adele

I had a young woman made to look after my daughter. Then things became complicated.
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The Reawakening 3/3

I found an ally from my own distant generation

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110 of my comments have received 111 Great Feedback votes

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Great stuff Colin

Posted on Sun, 19 Jun 2022

I've said that I've struggled with written prose in a strong vernacular like this, but in audio format it's great to my ears. I suppose different media work best for different people.

And I found it quite gripping, conveying a strong sense...

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Posted in Sheep Without a Shepherd (Extract from my debut novel)

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You're welcome ...

Posted on Fri, 31 Jan 2020

That's how I start every day. It's also why the neighbours want me arrested.

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Posted in My Name is Slow Commotion

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Nice piece Jane

Posted on Mon, 26 Feb 2024

Conveys life's disappointments and feelings of fragility, without sinking into hopelessness, with a plenty of nuance and a strong sense of the real world. I could identify with elements of this quite strongly.

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Posted in Land of Make Believe

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Nice piece

Posted on Sat, 17 Feb 2024

I like the way you make a late switch from analytical to something deeply emotional.

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Posted in Chemistry Lingers

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Good one Itane

Posted on Sat, 10 Feb 2024

Works well as a brief story and an interesting observation on human behaviour.

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Posted in Just like starting over

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Good question ...

Posted on Fri, 08 Dec 2023

... coincidence or a real witch? But I like the ambiguity.

Good story Mark.

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Posted in Bird Hex Accusation

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Nice vignette

Posted on Sat, 18 Nov 2023

Conveys a lot about a life in a few paragraphs. I'm sure it will resonate with plenty of readers.

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Posted in To see the day of light

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Thanks Ewan.

Posted on Tue, 07 Nov 2023

We saw the exhbition of her work at the National Gallery three years ago, and I've been thinking since then there was a short story somewhere. Finally had the inspiration.

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Posted in Artemisia’s Hammer

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This one's great fun. Keep it

Posted on Tue, 17 Oct 2023

This one's great fun. Keep it going Jane.

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Posted in 'Parcel for you..' Part 3

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And I believe ...

Posted on Thu, 07 Sep 2023

.... he became a bus driver to make a living.

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Posted in Dee Time

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