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I have 552 stories published in
26 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 652927 times
and 290 of my stories have been cherry picked.
2 of my 75 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 3 votes
I'm John. I live in Norwich and write poems and books and for the radio. My first full poetry collection Most people aren't that happy, anyway is published by Nasty Little Press. You can take a look at it here.
My stories
Steelworker on a bicycle
He is out of breath on his bicycle. This bit of the hill is always a struggle but he’s got to pedal and pedal because otherwise he won’t get to work...
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Another baby
The barmaid's waiting for a phone call. Her sister-in-law is in labour. She’s desperate for the phone to ring so she can hear from the corridors of...
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Once it snowed on Smiggy's birthday
I used to love going to school on my birthday. I’d cover my school tie with badges until one year I must have thought well maybe I’m too old for...
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Clara's Cape
At the car boot sale you said 'I'll get this for Clara.' An old typewriter with an L missing but you said Clara would like the challenge. You bought...
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I once wrote a girl a poem for her birthday
I know! But at the time it seemed like a good idea. She was so beautiful and cool and I had to do something to stand a chance with her. I’d heard her...
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