Tag Archives: stories

#writephoto regulars ~ Meet Trent P. McDonald

Posted on April 7, 2019 by

I asked the writephoto challenge regulars if they would like to come over and introduce themselves. Without those of you who write and read the pieces inspired by the weekly photos, the writephoto prompt would not exist. So, if you … Continue reading →

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Folklore, fairies and memories? Be my guest!

Posted on December 31, 2018 by

How did your granny predict the weather? What did your great uncle Albert tell you about the little green men he saw in the woods that night? What strange creature stalks the woods in your area? So many of these … Continue reading →

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Ani’s Advent Calendar 2018! Counting down and a story…

Posted on December 22, 2018 by

Every morning, I look out of the window to see if it has snowed yet. While she heaves a sigh of relief (that I don’t really believe ’cause she’s like a puppy when it snows) I sigh with disappointment. It’s … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Sheila Williams ~ St Tropez, a story extract and a NEW book!

Posted on November 17, 2018 by

When I was fifteen my parents considered me sensible enough to go on an exchange holiday to France. Little did they know. I was excited, nervous. I had never been on holiday alone; I had never been in a plane; … Continue reading →

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Living in edit mode

Posted on November 1, 2018 by

There are piles of books on the table as usual… some of them with my name on the cover, which still feels rather odd.  The running joke in the family is that they look like ‘proper books’. Which, of course, … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Sally Cronin ~ Why I am skipping old age and looking forward to my second childhood instead

Posted on October 8, 2018 by

It is always a pleasure to have Sally over as a guest, especially when she is writing about an issue so close to my heart: My thanks to Sue for the invitation to write a post for her today… always … Continue reading →

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A Call For Guest Posts for the ULS, The Underground Library Society ~ Charles French

Posted on July 19, 2018 by

Reblogged from Charles French: Hello to everyone! I recently had an excellent guest post from Josh Gross, a wonderful blogger. I am sending out a request to anyone who would like to join the ULS, the Underground Library Society, and … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Mary Smith – Secret Dumfries

Posted on July 1, 2018 by

I’m thrilled to accept Sue’s generous offer to let me loose on her blog to talk about my latest book, Secret Dumfries. I say my latest book but I should say our latest book as it is the result of … Continue reading →

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Waves ~ Penny Wilson #writephoto

Posted on June 30, 2018 by

You’re standing there alone. Watching the waves, just like you do every day. Maybe today I’ll have the courage to say hello. Maybe I’ll have the courage to ask you what is that you see when you look at the … Continue reading →

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The Attic – Notes to Women #writephoto

Posted on June 13, 2018 by

She was in the attic, lit candles in her hand. While the others were in the drawing room, she had slipped out and come up here, curiosity stronger than caution and common sense. Philip had shown her every part of … Continue reading →

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