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I have 1257 stories published in 7 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 5213011 times and 522 of my stories have been cherry picked.
2816 of my 19,559 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 2897 votes

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The Day You Came Into My Life

I've been desperate to get a poem on abc tales today, ever since I found out it was National Poetry Day, but couldn't come up with one, so I decided...

Dwellers of the New World Chapter Twelve ( Pt 2 ) The Excitement Ensues

As dawn broke, people from the bays gathered along the main beach, each one with a story to tell of their experiences of watching new ships being...

Dwellers of the New World Chapter Twelve ( Pt 1 ) Shocks and Preparing to Set Sail

Cinnamon drifted in and out of sleep in a restless state, the fog engulfed her nightmares leaving her sweating as if in a fever, the dampness and...

Dwellers of the New World Chapter Eleven ( Pt 7 ) Finding Accomodation

It was getting near late afternoon, when Brad made his way down to Korben and Kadlin's cottage with Simon and River following. Korben was sorting out...
Cherry

Where Darkness Once Was

Cold – frozen caresses penetrate my wounds, as the swell now lessens I struggle... my insecure wounded visions leave me afraid – trembling body...

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2816 of my comments have received 2897 Great Feedback votes

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What a great uplifting story

Posted on Tue, 21 Dec 2021

What a great uplifting story Turlough. You had me laughing throughout. I can't pick out any particular bit that tickled my sense of humour, as it was all so good, I was hooked from beginning to end.

Thanks so much for sharing.

Jenny...

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Posted in The Merry Moth of December

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Love those last two lines Di.

Posted on Sun, 19 Dec 2021

Love those last two lines Di...said it all for me.

Hope Your Christmas Is Bright And Cheery, And Wishing You A Healthy, Happy New Year.

Jenny. 

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Posted in T is for Tinsel and Twigs

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Poor Archibold, I just love

Posted on Sun, 19 Dec 2021

Poor Archibold, I just love his character you've created, he's so funny without even knowing it, I laughed out loud at the last part...so funny. ...

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Posted in Smoke on the Water!

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The often told truth behind a

Posted on Sun, 19 Dec 2021

The often told truth behind a fairy tale in New York. I admire the way you capture the seedier side to Christmas with its realities. Definitely an orignal poem that reminds the reader that all is not always perfect this time of year. Especially...

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Posted in A Fairy Tale of New York

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An interesting read Di.

Posted on Fri, 17 Dec 2021

An interesting read Di.

Jenny.

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Posted in Day before a birthday

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Hi Airyfairy,

Posted on Thu, 16 Dec 2021

Hi Airyfairy,

I was so sorry to hear about your princess, I really hope she's okay. I'm sure your son will pull through the covid, he's still young which should count for a lot.

Couldn't agree with you more about yearning for the...

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Posted in Pad Life 17: So Here It Is

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Hi Paul,

Posted on Wed, 15 Dec 2021

Hi Paul,

such a positive and profound message in this story, communicating the gift of life to the reader really shines through at the end.

I enjoyed reading.

Jenny.

 

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Posted in Saints and Sinners – A Christmas Fable (Part Two of Two)

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Hi Turlough,

Posted on Wed, 15 Dec 2021

We all need a good bit of humour and you always manage to give me a smile. smiley ...

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Posted in Fantasies of Enya (with music video)

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How amazing to be able to

Posted on Wed, 15 Dec 2021

How amazing to be able to name those actors of the day. The Theatre described a night to remember. I know I've said it before, but these actors would be forgotten had it not been for your entries.

I loved the sound of Maria's dress, it...

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Posted in Maria and the Bellasis Family 17

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Hi Grace,

Posted on Tue, 14 Dec 2021

like you I'm a tomato ketchup fan, and always have a bottle close by. Years ago I even preferred it on my Sunday dinner instead of gravy, but now I've returned to good old gravy again.

I enjoyed reading your tomato ketchup story, and glad...

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Posted in The Mystery Of The Heinz Salad Cream With 30% Less Fat.

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