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It had always been a struggle, Kristjan’s relationship with Safiya, but it had been worth it. They met when she was studying in Reykjavik from Malaysia and it was love at first sight. It was a difficult courtship because Safiya never appreciated anything about Iceland save for it “having made you,” as she would say.

Kristjan could only…[Read more]

Well done indeed! And (seriously) I am in awe looking at your word count.

Well done, Ath 🙂

And well done other fellow NaNoers

(Sorry, 500 words not inc title)

Stairway

In the church in my village was a staircase that went nowhere. It was not such a very rare thing. Lots of mediaeval churches in my part of the world have a little alcove near the pulpit that used to lead to the rood gallery – an actual gallery, often beautifully decorated, high above the congregation from where the priest would deliver t…[Read more]

Well, that’s me done. I really thought I wouldn’t make it this time.

Woohoo @raine! Great successes, congratulations 😃

Excellent! I am so chuffed for you. Well done.

Lovely news, Raine. Good for you.

That’s great, Raine. I, too, remember that amazing Now and Then story, particularly the sense of setting and history. Good for you.

Thank-you everyone. 🙂 🙂
@Daedalus, it’s due out in Feb, apparently. Quite a quick turn around!

That is fantastic news, Raine. Not that I’m at all surprised. Thank you for sharing!

Superb Raine, I love that story. Any idea when the antho will be out?

And that’s a real endorsement about the flash piece. I’m sure they wouldn’t have nominated it if they didn’t think it had a shot at winning.

Great news Raine – well done! 🙂

Brilliant, Raine. And very well deserved 😊

Raine, that’s fab news and so well deserved. Happy dancing for you!

Thank-you @thea. 🙂 Those comps produce some amazing stuff!

The Flower and the Bee (370 words)

We watch the open window, falling sunlight, a red flower and an amber bee. This is just the start. Remember that. This is Venus raining diamonds above the black horizon in a damson sky. You have begun to breath the sea and your skin is a map of evenings and the moon will always rise, remember that. When my hand…[Read more]

Congratulations, Raine! I remember your excellent story from Now and Then. And good luck re the nomination.