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Athelstone posted an update 4 years, 10 months ago
Denizens, we have a fistful of entrants to the annual short story challenge. This year will be a cracker. This year will be special. Seriously. Some of the past entries to the challenge have changed the way I think about writing. That may not mean much, but some of them have had a similar effect on literary agents and competition judges. Relax…[Read more]
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Daedalus replied to the topic Choices in the forum
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Squidge replied to the topic Monthly Competition – September 2021 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 10 months ago
In the place and time I found myself, I had done something wrong.
My punishment? A chain of large metal links, secured around my throat, pressing against my flesh, reminding me of its presence every time I swallowed or turned my head.
A man, with whom I had a connection – were we related? Was he the reason for my wrongdoing? – received the sam…[Read more]
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Athelstone posted an update 4 years, 10 months ago
Hi everybody. Just a week left before the writing challenge “Coming Home” closes to new members. If you’re interested in taking part, head to the group, join, and follow the instructions regarding choices.
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Kate replied to the topic Choices in the forum
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Squidge posted an update 4 years, 10 months ago
Found out today that Super Stories has been longlisted (1 of 8) in the Lunchtime Book Club, a new children’s book prize based in Luton! SO chuffed.
(Also in some amazing company – Frank Cotterell-Boyce; Lauren St Child; Marcus Rashford as well as others I’m not so familiar with)
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That is truly awesome @squidge! Very chuffed and happy for you. Congrats 🥳🥳
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You’re on a roll, Squidge! Excellent news. That’s brilliant company you’re in too.
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Fabulous news Squidge. Delighted for you.
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Athelstone replied to the topic Eagle! in the forum Blogs 4 years, 10 months ago
What a beautiful bird and how evil to kill it. But then, I probably don’t understand “country ways”. Actually, my mother was born and bred in a tiny farming community in the heart of Somerset and my father was born into a tiger-murdering family in Kanpur (Cawnpore as was) Northern India. I’m quite familiar with country ways. Generally, country…[Read more]
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Squidge replied to the topic Monthly Competition – September 2021 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 10 months ago
Oh my days…I’m going to be spoilt for choice, the state of my dreams! I’ll avoid the teeth-dropping out ones and see what else weird and wonderful I recorded in my dream diary.
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Athelstone replied to the topic Eagle! in the forum Blogs 4 years, 10 months ago
You were lucky. That sounds like a wonderful day. I know that some people oppose restorative activity, whether it’s re-wilding, re-introduction or even support for remaining wildlife poulations. We’re told it’s only nature. It’s natural for things to change and species to fail. My view is that it isn’t nature. We are not natural. We reason and…[Read more]
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Sandra replied to the topic Monthly Competition – August 2021 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 10 months ago
Late to this, but well done indeed @Knicky, for a poetic tale. Also to @Athelstone – I too had a lane like that in the place where I was born, which decades later had its magic buried beneath tarmac.
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Clebs replied to the topic Monthly Competition – August 2021 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 10 months ago
Congratulations Knicky! A well deserved win. Thanks Seagreen for the comp. I thoroughly enjoyed entering.
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Athelstone replied to the topic Monthly Competition – August 2021 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 10 months ago
WooHOO! Well done Knicky. Absolutely smoking story. And thanks for the comp, Seagreen.
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Athelstone replied to the topic Choices in the forum
Coming Home 4 years, 10 months agoNo problem, Clebs.
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Clebs replied to the topic Choices in the forum
Coming Home 4 years, 10 months agoOkay so I got this wrong.. Whoops! What a rookie mistake not to read the instructions.
I thought I could actually name a fruit or a vegetable. I could choose egg (scrambled or fried) or stand at the deli counter in the local Morrison’s and point to a continental piece of cheese. Maybe even even wander down to the local butchers and decide on a c…[Read more]
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Squidge started the topic Short story accepted in the forum Podium 4 years, 10 months ago
Found out yesterday I’ve had a short story – Moonlight and Roses – accepted for a Dark & Light themed anthology by Ruler’s Wit (a group of writers and editors who met at Lufbra Uni on a creative writing Masters).
Funnily enough, it started out as a piece that didn’t work at all in my writing group NIBS, but for some reason it worked for…[Read more]
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Well done, Squidge! 🙂
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Great news,Squidge. Congratulations.
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Brilliant news, Squidge! And yes, never throw out anything.
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Barny replied to the topic Choices in the forum
Coming Home 4 years, 10 months agoChanged my mind.
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Clebs replied to the topic Choices in the forum
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Clebs replied to the topic Monthly Competition – August 2021 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 10 months ago
Apologies if the formatting is bad. I’m posting from my iPad.
The Conductor Plays a Tune
Anastasia straightened the crown of daisies on her head then pulled the bronze slippers from her feet. As soon as she’d placed one on each pathway a hard gust of wind announced the start of proceedings.
She shut her eyes and clenched her fis…[Read more]
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My nerves shaking to find out what all the choices mean. So excited! Monday might be Christmas 😄✨
Indeed. And under five and a half hours to go.
It’s time! It’s time! You better has not have fallen asleep, Ath lols
Soz. Spent a few hours in search of a lost cat and it slipped my mind 🙁
You are instantly forgiven. Did you find your kitty? Is s/he okay? 😟
She was actually in the house, but hiding really tucked up under a cupboard. Quite upset when we found her. Our guess is that she was scared by something. OK today. She went from a completely indoors cat to outdoors about 3 months ago and she now thinks outdoors is THE-BEST-THING-EVER. She was a bit of an escape artist as an indoors cat, so…[Read more]
😄😄 glad she’s okay.