Activity – Libby – Den of Writers

Libby posted a new activity comment 4 years, 5 months ago

Not me, I’m afraid. I’m too immobile at present and in-person festivals have never been my thing. Are you going, Ath?

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- Athelstone replied 4 years, 5 months ago
  
  I wouldn’t mind, especially if there are a few faces I haven’t seen for a while. That said it’s an awful lot of money even with the discount for members/earlybird.
- Athelstone replied 4 years, 5 months ago
  
  Maybe I won’t go. Having been invited to book NOW and hurry, early bird discounts are only there for a week, none of the “buy” buttons work on the site.
  - Libby replied 4 years, 5 months ago
    
    I couldn’t log in to the members’ site yesterday but I managed just now. They seem to have had a few glitches recently.
Libby posted a new activity comment 4 years, 5 months ago

Such a lovely memoriam, Ath. I’m so sorry for you that he has gone.

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Libby started the topic Short stories, flash and micro-fiction in the forum Beta Reading 4 years, 5 months ago

I’m very happy to beta read short stories, flash and micro-fiction.

I generally print out anything longer than a couple of pages as my reading skills engage better with hard copy. Therefore if you send me your work please number the pages. Thank you!
Libby joined the group Beta Reading 4 years, 5 months ago

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Libby posted a new activity comment 4 years, 5 months ago

Thank you for all your hard work, Ath.

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Libby replied to the topic Monthly Comp – February 2022 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 6 months ago

I love this story, Ath @athelstone. Congratulations!

Sandra and Knicks’ stories are fabulous too.
Libby replied to the topic Monthly Comp – February 2022 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 6 months ago

The Mooring (325 words)

The two sisters were in their twenties. They stood on the kyle’s shore in their Puffa jackets and looked at a small yacht moored to a buoy, hatches closed. The yacht floated as calmly as a swan.

Although the sisters were dressed in similar clothes their personalities were opposites.

“They were lucky,” said Lena, about…[Read more]
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Libby posted a new activity comment 4 years, 7 months ago

Thanks for the tips, Raine. I hadn’t heard of most of these authors apart from Jane and Fiona. My knowledge has increased.

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- Raine replied 4 years, 7 months ago
  
  They’re a range of genres so hopefully something in there that can tempt you!
Libby started the topic Reads for 2022 in the forum Coffee Shop 4 years, 7 months ago

Are there any books/authors you’re particularly looking forward to reading this year? I’m pleased Alan Garner has published a new novel, Treacle Walker, which I haven’t read yet. At his age one can’t help wonder how much more he will write, so a new book is especially welcome.
Libby posted a new activity comment 4 years, 7 months ago

Thanks, Daeds. So do I!

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Libby posted a new activity comment 4 years, 7 months ago

Hi Richard, did you catch the radio programme about the Penlee lifeboat disaster?

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- RichardB replied 4 years, 7 months ago
  
  Unfortunately I missed it, but I have found something on YouTube posted by the RNLI itself. I hesitate to post a link because funny things have been known to happen when I do, but a search for ‘RNLI 40th Anniversary of Penlee Lifeboat Disaster’ will find it. Relatives of the lost crew, and others, reminiscing. It’s rather moving.
Libby posted a new activity comment 4 years, 7 months ago

Thanks for the link, Sandra. I’m guilty of using pleonasms. They’re filler words when I’m thinking of what to say next, like typing a comma whenever deeper thought is needed.

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Libby posted a new activity comment 4 years, 7 months ago

Thank you, Ath. That will spur me on!

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Libby replied to the topic Monthly competition December 2021 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 7 months ago

I’d like to try an entry this month if you set a comp, Knicks. I’ve been away from writing for over two months and am very rusty but, selfishly speaking, it would be a good way to get back into it. I’m not going to be able to manage the annual Den challenge this time around, having spent too much time with all this surgery stuff, so the monthly…[Read more]
Libby posted a new activity comment 4 years, 8 months ago

Happy new year! I’ve been absent while recovering from orthopaedic surgery. Am still not home yet but am tentatively starting to use my laptop from a lying-down position. I hope you are all well and that 2022 is better than 2021.

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- Daedalus replied 4 years, 8 months ago
  
  Amen to that! Hope you’re up and about soon
  - Libby replied 4 years, 7 months ago
    
    Thanks, Daeds. So do I!
Libby replied to the topic Monthly Competition – September 2021 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 11 months ago

One of my instant thoughts was teeth dropping out! But like you, Squidge, I’ll set that one aside. Though perhaps there’s horror story material there…
Libby replied to the topic Eagle! in the forum Blogs 4 years, 11 months ago

Country ways are a mixed blessing.

Environmental news is generally so depressing that it’s a relief to have some good news with which to start the week. Seal numbers in the Thames estuary continue to increase – a news piece in the Guardian. If the link below doesn’t work, the item is currently on the website’s front…[Read more]
Libby posted a new activity comment 4 years, 11 months ago

You’re on a roll, Squidge! Excellent news. That’s brilliant company you’re in too.

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