@janette
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Janette replied to the topic Monthly competition – September 2023 in the forum Monthly Competition 8 months ago
Strange tastes
Oh, I did miss my Bert. Watching him through the window, wheelbarrow-in-hand, shaping our garden into all sorts of strangeness: gaudy, modern art in bloom.
Me, I preferred order. Neatness. A little chintz perhaps; a Capo Di Monte on the sideboard. ‘Let go, Pammy! Unstiffen your lip,’ Bert would say while waltzing me roun…[Read more]
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Janette replied to the topic Monthly competition – August 2023 in the forum Monthly Competition 8 months ago
Yes, thank you, Sandra, for a prompt which took me on a tangent I quite enjoyed!
And congratulations, Squidge. Well deserved!
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Janette replied to the topic Monthly competition – August 2023 in the forum Monthly Competition 9 months ago
Turning of the Wheel
In a yellow rectangle, in the black façade of a house, a woman is laying a table. Not the sort set for the serving of meat, but one that would see her more trussed and seared than any spit hog.
Candles set: North. South. East. West.
Salt cast for purification.Gaia had fasted for this night of the blood moon, its m…[Read more]
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Janette replied to the topic Richard's Musical Byways: Pete Who? (No 2) in the forum Blogs 9 months, 1 week ago
How have I missed out on Pete Atkin? Been going to folk festivals for years, and just having heard snippets of him on Youtube, I thought I’d have had recommendations before now, if not seen him in person! I might have to look up some of the gigs you mentioned.
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Janette replied to the topic Influences in the forum Blogs 9 months, 1 week ago
I give up on books that boast complexity of prose above character or hook to read on, which makes me lean more towards plain text. However I am a sucker for a clever turn of phrase or a descriptive which reads like a painting.
I used to wonder if my plainer style showed a weakness, and would never read it out during workshops, after others with…[Read more]
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Janette posted a new activity comment 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Congratulations, Sandra. And thanks, Libby, for the challenge. Didn’t expect the critique too.
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Janette replied to the topic Monthly comp – July 2023 in the forum Monthly Competition 10 months ago
The Mausoleum
… The star broke down as wife Stephanie’s casket was taken into the mausoleum. The stone masterpiece, testament to their love, could have been fashioned by Wren …’
Justin Mallory’s architect had also been proud of the secret panel to facilitate re-entry: stone-clad, freed by hidden lock and latch. Justin pocketed the key. He swiped…[Read more]
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Janette posted a new activity comment 10 months ago
Thanks to Ath, I’ve been able to delete and try again. Sorry for the kerfuffle!
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Janette posted a new activity comment 10 months ago
I just tried that, but it remains on the monthly comp thread. Typical Monday morning.
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@janette
Don’t worry. Post your tidied-up version and I’ll ignore your first submission.-
Thanks to Ath, I’ve been able to delete and try again. Sorry for the kerfuffle!
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Janette posted a new activity comment 10 months, 1 week ago
Thank you, Sea, for such a good challenge. Congratulations @Libby – a worthy win.
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Janette posted a new activity comment 10 months, 1 week ago
Thank you, Libby. I loved your story too.
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Janette posted a new activity comment 10 months, 2 weeks ago
It’s a long, varied road, but I feel I’m going the right way along it, thanks Ath. I’m learning that I need to keep in touch with the outside world.
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Janette replied to the topic Monthly comp – June 2023 in the forum Monthly Competition 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Hand Signals
Molly matched the testy huff coming from the seat to her left, though neither were on account of the tailback as school runs jostled with motorway traffic on the approach to the roundabout. ‘For God’s sake, Jake. You’ll appreciate one day why I put school first, holidays with your father second.’
She ignored his mouthed words;…[Read more]
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Janette posted an update 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Apologies for the absence. I have been writing and reading disturbingly little while I’ve wrestled with other things, mainly concerning health and other shit that saps far too much energy, not to mention confidence. Anyway, I had a gentle nudge (thanks, @sandradavies) to perhaps ease myself in with an entry into the Den comp. It’s been ages, so…[Read more]
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And great to see you here. Janette. Hope you are on the mend.
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It’s a long, varied road, but I feel I’m going the right way along it, thanks Ath. I’m learning that I need to keep in touch with the outside world.
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Lovely to read your story @janette . Good luck with your recovery <3
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Thank you, Libby. I loved your story too.
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Janette posted a new activity comment 1 year, 8 months ago
Busy here too, but yes, life seems to feel ‘on hold’ as we witness the end of an era. While not being an ardent Royalist, I did have a lot of respect for a queen who was the unwavering anchor for her family, showing how publicity could be done properly without scandalous revelations. I think I shall miss her.
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Janette replied to the topic Choices in the forum All You Need 1 year, 8 months ago
Rough Lee
No there is not.
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Janette posted a new activity comment 1 year, 8 months ago
Thanks, both. I’m hoping it’s going to be a good investment as well as enjoyable. Looking forward to seeing some old friends and hopefully get the ‘York’ feeling. I’ll report back.
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Janette posted an update 1 year, 8 months ago
Sorry I haven’t been around for so long (and probably missed loads). It has continued to be a busy time for me. More than that, after finding fatal flaws in my current book, I decided on a complete rewrite. I also decided to give York another try, mainly to see what is happening out there in the publishing world, and what they might now be looking…[Read more]
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Good luck at York, Janette. I hope it provides all the information you need.
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Hope York goes well – I didn’t pick up on it this year as was already booked for a weekend away in September…which I can’t go to now because of visitors from India! Next year…
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Thanks, both. I’m hoping it’s going to be a good investment as well as enjoyable. Looking forward to seeing some old friends and hopefully get the ‘York’ feeling. I’ll report back.
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