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Athelstone replied to the topic Choices in the forum
September Song 6 months, 2 weeks agoBecause I know what the consequences of each choice are, mine have been made for me, very kindly, by Jules.
Sunshine
The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida
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Jules replied to the topic Choices in the forum
September Song 6 months, 2 weeks agoRain
The Morning Gift
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Thea replied to the topic Choices in the forum
September Song 6 months, 2 weeks agoRain
The Emperor’s Spy
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Squidge replied to the topic Choices in the forum
September Song 6 months, 3 weeks agoIce
The Lies of Locke Lamora
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Janette replied to the topic Choices in the forum
September Song 6 months, 3 weeks agoRain
Chocolat
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Sandra replied to the topic Choices in the forum
September Song 6 months, 3 weeks agoRain
The missing shade of blue
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Terrie replied to the topic Choices in the forum
September Song 6 months, 3 weeks agoSnow
The Princess Bride
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Libby replied to the topic Choices in the forum
September Song 6 months, 3 weeks agoRain
The Hearing Trumpet
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Seagreen replied to the topic Choices in the forum
September Song 6 months, 3 weeks agoSnow
The Book Thief
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Athelstone posted an update 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Sometimes when life is busy, important occasions are overlooked.
It’s that time again. In fact, it is way past that time, so I’d better get this party started. There’s a new group in town. Head on over to “September Song” for details of the new Short Story Challenge.
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Athelstone started the topic Welcome. PLEASE READ THIS FIRST in the forum
September Song 6 months, 3 weeks agoWelcome all.
September Song, music by Kurt Weill, lyrics by Maxwell Anderson, is a bittersweet evocation of life and love as one grows older. September, we hear, is when we look back at what seemed like a plentiful supply of time, and recognise how precious is the time to come. A time of contemplation and transition.
I don’t intend you to w…[Read more]
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Yikes! That book title is ‘kind’?
Absolutely. The Sri Lankan civil war, which the west often overlooked as uninteresting, was a terrible but facinating period. I don’t think Jules knew that I was particularly drawn to its history, but if not it’s a lucky accident. The book is a fantasy applying themes from mythology to create a story from the time. It was the Booker prize winner in 2022.
I’m relieved to hear it, and look forward to your entry. Mine is coming on nicely, but I’m nervous as to what strictures the 25th will bring
I’ve tried to make the consequences easy to negotiate.
I chose my title for its inspiration and flexibility; it’s a bonus I’ve already written 286 words.