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Daedalus replied to the topic Short Story Publication/Competition in the forum Podium 7 years, 8 months ago

Nice one, well done Elle 🙂 Just off to have a read
Elle replied to the topic Short Story Publication/Competition in the forum Podium 7 years, 8 months ago

Actually had a piece published today on Reflex Fiction if anybody wants to have a read, here’s the link:

https://www.reflexfiction.com/a-ghost-story-flash-fiction-by-laure-van-rensburg/
Daedalus replied to the topic Writing Advice in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 7 years, 8 months ago

Good idea, Mad. Can’t think of anything right now, but will rack my brains. Would be great to see others’ suggestions
Kate replied to the topic As an opening… in the forum Critiques 7 years, 8 months ago

I really liked this Squidge. Very immediate, straight into the action. Lovely voice. Thumbs up all around.
Jules replied to the topic On a more positive note… in the forum Blogs 7 years, 8 months ago

Lovely blog, Squidge. And your quilting is very impressive. What an amazing colour!
Squidge replied to the topic As an opening… in the forum Critiques 7 years, 8 months ago

Apologies for the formatting! That’ll teach me to cut and paste…
Squidge started the topic As an opening… in the forum Critiques 7 years, 8 months ago

…how does this grab you?

It wasn’t until her twenty-seventh attempt that Tilda finally managed to produce her first illuminorb.
And a good job, too, because by the twenty-sixth attempt, Silviu’s patience was wearing very thin. “Concentrate, Tilda,” the Ambakian powermage snapped.
“I am concentrating.” Tilda rubbed her palm against her…[Read more]
Squidge started the topic On a more positive note… in the forum Blogs 7 years, 8 months ago

Just to make up for the rather morose blog I shared a few days ago about the demise of the cloud, here’s one that is decidedly more upbeat. And has nothing to do with writing except for having a shout-out for the Den!

(Promise I won’t post tons of Scribbles links – I’ll only post the writingy ones from here on in!)
Elle and Sophie Jonas-Hill are now friends 7 years, 8 months ago

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Philippa East replied to the topic Red (short story – 2,600 words) in the forum Critiques 7 years, 8 months ago

Hi Elle,

I remember you talking about this story, and I really like it. A very clever twist on the oldest of tales.

I think you set things up well: we are expecting her to be the victim, but it shifts dramatically and she becomes the predator, turning the tables with her newly-discovered sexual power. Your writing, descriptions etc. as always,…[Read more]
Elle replied to the topic Chapter seven – a spider's path in the forum Critiques 7 years, 8 months ago

Hi Sophia,

I enjoyed reading this and I like the way you get us into the MC’s head and show up how unhinged he is through his thoughts. I also like the subtle hint about OCD and the repeat of the four-pattern. I think you’ve suggested well that there is a lot more going about this MC that we don’t know yet.

One thing that stuck out for me in…[Read more]
Philippa East replied to the topic The Disappearance of Rebecca Faulks (short Story – 2,800 words) in the forum Critiques 7 years, 8 months ago

Hi Elle,
Yes, I can see how that addition can work to show her trying and failing.
xx
Squidge posted an update 7 years, 8 months ago

So… I really ought to do some housework before I do any writing today.

What’s that? You think I ought to do the writing first? Oh….go on, then. I will. Wordy Wednesday, here I come 😉
- Daedalus replied 7 years, 8 months ago
  
  Absolutely. In fact, doing the housework is clearly procrastination which you should avoid at all costs
  - Squidge replied 7 years, 8 months ago
    
    So far, have written a blog post, messaged a friend who is feeling frazzled about son starting uni, and am about to do a bit on the WIP. Happy Squidge!
Janette replied to the topic Receiving an email headed 'Offer of Representation'…. in the forum Podium 7 years, 8 months ago

Happy dancing along with the rest, Kaz! Congratulations – this is so exciting. Sorry I’ve not been in among the beta readers but I’d love to catch up with this some time.
Squidge replied to the topic Chapter seven – a spider's path in the forum Critiques 7 years, 8 months ago

I did wonder if there was an act involved… Not convinced you need lots more ‘innits’ unless he’s thinking them. Glad the thoughts were useful x
John S Alty replied to the topic Memories in the forum Critiques 7 years, 8 months ago

Thank you Squidge,I appreciate the input. Food for thought.
John S Alty replied to the topic Friends in the forum Coffee Shop 7 years, 8 months ago

Thanks Jules.
Squidge replied to the topic Chapter seven – a spider's path in the forum Critiques 7 years, 8 months ago

I have so missed reading your writing! So good to see you here x

Ooh… I like this. Love the ramblings of his mind and the nuggets he reveals. I think I only noticed one it’s instead of its towards the start, so don’t worry so much about the dyslexia…

The first thing I picked up on are his speech/thought patterns. By which I mean he sounds…[Read more]
Squidge replied to the topic Memories in the forum Critiques 7 years, 8 months ago

Like it. You mentioned ‘telly’ bits – as in telling, rather than showing. So when we first meet Florence, you tell us ‘a woman was sitting in a chair’ – a simple change like ‘a woman sat in a chair, eyes on the tv’ can make it less so. Similarly, towards the end, ‘He held a glass in each hand which…’could become something like ‘The glasses in…[Read more]
KazG replied to the topic Receiving an email headed 'Offer of Representation'…. in the forum Podium 7 years, 8 months ago

Thanks @debi! I am indebted to you and Emma for getting me this stage 🙂 I’m so excited…I’m watching emails between my agent and the Penguin Random House editor fly, saying such nice things, and I’m having to pinch myself 🙂

@bric – thank you love! You played a big part with your beta magnificence, too 🙂

And thank you everyone, for all…[Read more]
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