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I have 1259 stories published in 7 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 5293552 times and 523 of my stories have been cherry picked.
2831 of my 19,605 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 2913 votes

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Pastiche

Above ancient valley of this remote panoramic landscape of commanding hills, rooks ride the wind under passing clouds; teasing farmers and their...
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Cherry

Escape To Freedom

Like a ghost she came in feathery dream, hearing; encouraged by hint of rhythm as voice with clear, calm and softly rounded notes resounded, swirl of...

Lydford Gorge

Dear diary...recollections of a day out at Lydford Gorge in Devon back in June 1985. Down interesting trails somewhere between bending limbs that...
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Timely Leisure Spent With You

Dear diary I feel so small today, like Alice down the rabbit hole inhaling atmosphere, seizing handfuls of earth as I shrink, where ant mounds are...

We Are Stars

When stars sing their last song Elevated to a higher reality, Laced patterned threads sequin night; Five points once cloistered...now Gripped by...

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2831 of my comments have received 2913 Great Feedback votes

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That information about

Posted on Sun, 09 Feb 2025

That information about wrapping cabbage to reduce arthritic joint pain was interesting, will remember that when I get knee pain again.

There are so many epidemics around, even here in Swindon we cannot escape the dreaded bugs. I've had...

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Posted in Shenanigans with Catkins

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Hi Turlough,

Posted on Sat, 08 Feb 2025

Hi Turlough,

you bring the essence of wandering those old streets to life with your fine words and photos. Bulgaria must be blessed with its wonderful old buildings that have stood the test of time. Not like in England, where they seem to...

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Posted in The Mandarin Cherries

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It's lovely to hear from you

Posted on Sun, 02 Feb 2025

It's lovely to hear from you Turlough. Hope you are well.

I'm not as adventurous as I was when younger, finding the world a scary place nowadays, and not understanding technology, or how to manoeuvre my way. I used to drive, but now my...

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Posted in Like Autumn Leaves Scatter In The Breeze

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What an exciting episode Phil

Posted on Fri, 07 Feb 2025

What an exciting episode Phil. You captured the essence of anticipation perfectly. Poor Jeannie, I hope she'll be okay.

I'm sorry it's nearly coming to an end. You've put so much into the writing of this story and I've really enjoyed...

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Posted in Mother and Child Reunion (Dead Reckoning series - Part 47)

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Oh dear, Vanessa's now got

Posted on Fri, 07 Feb 2025

Oh dear, Vanessa's now got another problem to deal with. What is to become of Spencer! I wonder. So many scenarios spring to mind, but I'll just have to wait and read more.

Excellent writing as always Jane.

Jenny.

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Posted in Parcel for You - Part 51

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Finding that glimmer of hope

Posted on Thu, 06 Feb 2025

Finding that glimmer of hope in the cardinal bird is such a gift. You bring to mind nature at its best in this story Penny.

Thoughtful and engaging to read.

Jenny.

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Posted in "Fragile"

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Hi Paul,

Posted on Wed, 05 Feb 2025

Hi Paul,

now that's what I call getting into character. You demonstrate how young minds use their imagination to create a scenario, so well. 

This is something I would have done as a child. Reminded me of a game we used to play at...

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Posted in The Body in the Library

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Hi Rhiannon,

Posted on Tue, 04 Feb 2025

Hi Rhiannon,

those views must have been worth trudging through all that slush and squelch. I can imagine the air would have been so fresh and left you with rosy cheeks. This time of the year is a pleasure to be out there when you're...

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Posted in Bringsty Common, again

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Glad you liked those words Di

Posted on Sun, 02 Feb 2025

Glad you liked those words Di. I've had so many dreams lately of long ago friends, but as you know dreams appear and disperse, leaving me with just memories of carefree times, when the ony responsibility I had was going to work so I could travel...

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Posted in Like Autumn Leaves Scatter In The Breeze

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This is getting so intense. I

Posted on Sat, 01 Feb 2025

This is getting so intense. I could feel Samantha's desperation. So now we know the reason why Precious is so mean.

You have me gripped Phil, and ready for the next enthralling part....

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Posted in Can You Dig It? (Dead Reckoning series - Part 46)

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