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I have 1234 stories published in 7 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 4293256 times and 496 of my stories have been cherry picked.
2607 of my 19,046 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 2685 votes

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Wild Tundra

Daylight hovered across the vast, barren desolation of the arctic. Snow drifts that resembled gigantic meringue mounds, gave way to the only...

Wisdom Of Her Spirit

How softly moved this woman's resilience, not even that intense flaming sphere extinguished her desire for knowledge – drifting from one station to...

Cheese And Honey Sandwiches

Just a little bit of fun I had with the I P. When pregnant be prepared to arrange for your taste buds to slightly change, not that I fancied...
Cherry

Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining

Dear Diary...clock ticks as I type wondering where all the time has gone contemplating my options to have a hip replacement, but I don't know why It'...

More Hands Make For Lighter Work

Those times they were hard back then never had no tractor to work the ground; digging out peat with bare hands, fuel for the fire our only desire,...

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2607 of my comments have received 2685 Great Feedback votes

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Hi Penny, I imagine the

Posted on Sat, 01 Oct 2022

Hi Penny, I imagine the hurrican that struck Forida was bad and those last 10 lines describe sadly what happened. I hope you were okay and not hit too badly. Having been on holiday on Florida's coast, I know what those strong winds can be like......

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Posted in "Anemoi" (wind gods- mythology)

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I really hope you get this

Posted on Sun, 02 Oct 2022

I really hope you get this story published Paul, it's got such a fantastic pace, and there's no end as to where Billy's adventures could take him. It's truely magical and holds the key to your great imagination. Really enjoying, and thank you so...

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Posted in In the Vale of the Shadow King (Part Four of Six)

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What a captivating scene for

Posted on Sat, 01 Oct 2022

What a captivating scene for the season you've described in this poem Di. It was so refreshing to read. It certainly rinsed out any sluggish thoughts I've had, and now I'm desperate to get out and feel the wind on my face.

Thank you for...

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Posted in high seas

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I hope nobody becomes ill, a

Posted on Fri, 30 Sep 2022

I hope nobody becomes ill, a week is such a long time to stay awake. I recall there was a programme on tv where people competed to see who could stay awake the longest, but I can't remember who won, or how long they managed without sleep.

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I really liked this poem

Posted on Thu, 29 Sep 2022

I really liked this poem about glass, you put it together so well with great rhythm and rhyme.

Jenny.

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Posted in A Tribute To Glass

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I like the many descriptions

Posted on Thu, 29 Sep 2022

I like the many descriptions in this nature poem Rhiannon, from the:

spikey case around soft mattress

cushioning the conker's fall

shining polished horse-chestnut ball

copper gloss that brightens up a child's gaze of...

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Posted in Shiny treasure

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Oooo! This story is so

Posted on Tue, 27 Sep 2022

Oooo! This story is so exciting Paul, right up my street and perfect for the season. I'm on the edge of my seat to find out more.

Well deserved of Pick of the day...congratulations from me. 

Jenny.

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Posted in In the Vale of the Shadow King (Part Three of Six)

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Each line of your poem was a

Posted on Tue, 27 Sep 2022

Each line of your poem was a celebration of the season's harvest Rhiannon. I thought it was perfect.

Jenny.

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Posted in Herefordshire Harvest

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I was so saddened to read

Posted on Mon, 26 Sep 2022

I was so saddened to read this, it's every parents nightmare and should never have happened. 

Hope comfort can be found.

Jenny.

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Posted in I Just Can't Get Him Out Of My Head.

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Hi there Maxine, when I first

Posted on Sat, 24 Sep 2022

Hi there Maxine, when I first read this, I was enjoying but didn't understand the ending. Now you've explained there's a part two, I'm looking forward to finding out whether she can survive the competition.

Jenny.

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