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John S Alty replied to the topic March competition in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 3 months ago
Last day to get your entries in!
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RichardB posted an update 6 years, 3 months ago
My elder son – 40 this November – is a bit of a free spirit and so is his missus. Just before Christmas they announced that they were going to give up their jobs, sell up (not that they actually owned a house) and go off globetrotting. They weren’t to know, but they didn’t exactly pick the best time for that, with the result that they are now…[Read more]
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I hope they are managing to make the most of it. My sister and brother in law were stranded in the Galapagos and it was no fun at all. They got flown to mainland Ecuador last week and should be on their way back to Canada today, all being well.
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His verdict on the situation was, ‘It could be worse.’ Knowing his attitude to life, not to mention his fondness for sardonic humour in e-mails, I rather doubt that they’re suffering unduly.
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Daedalus replied to the topic Short story in Barren magazine in the forum Podium 6 years, 3 months ago
Thanks all. Was glad this one found a home, not having had much success with short fiction recently
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Daedalus replied to the topic My ride so far on the rollercoaster that is publishing in the forum Blogs 6 years, 3 months ago
That’s amazing Elle, well done. Thoroughly deserved, of course. I love your craft, your prose is amazing and you’re one of those writers where every word is perfectly chosen, so I look forward very much to the result!
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RichardB posted an update 6 years, 3 months ago
Okay, so there’s danger in crowds. So let’s escape from the crowded city and go to the seaside, or the country………where we will crowd out the beaches and the cafés and the ice-cream stands…
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That is what has happened here, Richard, and now the beaches and coastal paths are closed.
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WTF is so hard to understand about social distancing? It drives me bonkers to see how people behave. I have a very large personal space zone at the best of times, which is serving me well. I have become adept at managing my supermarket trolley to keep people at a distance.
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We’ve a very popular chippy in our harbour. It, and every other food place in the village had switched to take out/delivery only, which seemed doable for keeping them in business. But there were so many tourists day-tripping or holiday-house-visiting at the weekend that the chippy queue went down the street, meaning that they’ve had to take the…[Read more]
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This emergency really does seem to be bringing out the worst in people – and I don’t just mean stupidity. MrsB relayed to me today a news item she’d found on-line, to the effect that refuse collectors are reporting a 30% increase in food waste, some of it still in its packaging. To spell it out, this means that the bastard hoarders are not only…[Read more]
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Philippa East replied to the topic My ride so far on the rollercoaster that is publishing in the forum Blogs 6 years, 3 months ago
This is SO SO SO fantastic! And what a ride! Laure really has worked so hard for this, constantly writing and submitting short stories, going on courses, writing and re-writing her novel(s), and continually striving for her break. SO PROUD OF HER!
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Philippa East replied to the topic Good news this time – finally! in the forum Podium 6 years, 3 months ago
This is such brilliant news, Janette! I can wait to hear all about the book… and see it on the shelves in all its published glory! Xxx
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Mad Iguana replied to the topic Good news this time – finally! in the forum Podium 6 years, 3 months ago
Wowee Wowee Wowee Janette! Well done you!! Absolutely amazing news.
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Sandra posted an update in the group
CoronaMo 6 years, 3 months ago“What’s new, Sandra?”
Regrettably, nothing. 42K+ words into my current wip, taking some pains to streamline the process, not make the same mistakes, I realise I am still incapable of identifying, plotting the story until the characters tell me who they are and what is happening.
After a couple of weeks of floundering (necessary, it appears) I…[Read more] -
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Athelstone replied to the topic March competition in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 3 months ago
Oh yes, under 400 words
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Athelstone replied to the topic March competition in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 3 months ago
The Spring Has Sprung
‘The birdies is upon the wing, but that’s absurd.’
Tom was on his hundredth rendition of the poem when I clutched his hand and pointed to the merry-go-round.
‘Look, Tom. Your Uncle Fred and I used to play on that when we were your age. Do you want a go?’
He pulled himself free and ran to it with excited bouncing s…[Read more]
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John S Alty posted an update 6 years, 3 months ago
Don’t anyone worry about the monthly competition. Janette and Jane or anyone else, please don’t feel any pressure to participate. I understand.
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😀 I guess March is proving a little distracting. But I think a mini prompt might be just the thing for week one of homeschooling!
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Athelstone replied to the topic My ride so far on the rollercoaster that is publishing in the forum Blogs 6 years, 3 months ago
Wow, brilliant news, Elle. All I can say, apart from well done, is that with that much interest, your book must be top notch!
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Sandra replied to the topic Good news this time – finally! in the forum Podium 6 years, 3 months ago
Excellent news!
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John S Alty replied to the topic Good news this time – finally! in the forum Podium 6 years, 3 months ago
Well done, Janette, good luck with the book!
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Jules replied to the topic Good news this time – finally! in the forum Podium 6 years, 3 months ago
Brilliant news, Janette. Congratulations 😊
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Athelstone replied to the topic Good news this time – finally! in the forum Podium 6 years, 3 months ago
Aaaaggghhhhhh!! Brilliant. And it’s everything to do with your own talent and efforts and what you deserve.
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