Den of Writers | RichardB | Friends Activity https://www.denofwriters.com/members/richardb/activity/friends/ Activity feed for RichardB's friends. Fri, 22 May 2026 22:13:14 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 ec665ed41dfacdda021a2449d37587a2 Athelstone replied to the topic The Sheep Detectives film/Three Bags Full novel in the forum Coffee Shop https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/the-sheep-detectives-film-three-bags-full-novel/#post-17754 Wed, 20 May 2026 13:05:15 +0000 I’m not a huge fan of cosy crime, and I think that the television series of TTMC is rather better than the books, although only because the acting is good. However, there are many variations within that genre and I wouldn’t dismiss everything. The same goes for anthropomorphised animal stories. For instance, Charlotte’s Web and Animal Farm spring…[Read more]

]]> 0 0240de577d5df0c91c907fae4020f892 Athelstone replied to the topic A bit "poorly" in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/a-bit-poorly/#post-17741 Thu, 14 May 2026 07:37:55 +0000 On a small scale, my daughter gave me a voucher for a foraging/cooking day for 2, for my birthday last year, and I’d just booked a day in March when I got ill. When the company heard I was in hospital, they gave me a six month extension on the voucher for free, so that I could book when I was completely recovered. I thought that was really…[Read more]

]]> 0 65486b15fc4aa0538cf8a9b0e66c07bb Athelstone replied to the topic A bit "poorly" in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/a-bit-poorly/#post-17732 Tue, 12 May 2026 13:16:00 +0000 Hi Libby, a very big relief. And thank you. I had another read through my discharge notes. I don’t think they’d seen somebody so ill with such a mixed bag of symptoms before (who hadn’t been in an accident). They took advice from the teams at Guildford, Reading, and Kings. There was a consensus to deal with the immediate emergency which was the…[Read more]

]]> 0 86c38a0ec2344ad1f956a5a3e21b3545 Athelstone replied to the topic A bit "poorly" in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/a-bit-poorly/#post-17729 Tue, 12 May 2026 13:05:14 +0000 Thanks Jill. Yes, it is a big relief.

I’ve been on blood thinners (apixaban) since I was admitted to hospital. My problem is that the hospital doctors didn’t share any plan for dealing with the existing clots which have blocked two major veins to the liver. I strongly suspect that they were anticipating a worse outcome from the endoscopy and…[Read more]

]]> 0 096ddd11675c6c5434c1a48ac8851c94 Janette posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/25759/#acomment-25763 Tue, 12 May 2026 12:54:55 +0000 Ath, this is such a huge relief to hear, though I imagine the mindset prepping beforehand must have left you mentally drained. I have polyps and so have to be monitored with colonoscopies every three years – I’m guessing you might be invited to do the same. I hope your quest to find out the cause of the clots and anaemia is soon fruitful and…[Read more]

In reply to - Athelstone replied to the topic A bit "poorly" in the forum Blogs I hope that this is a footnote, although I forsee a few more tests from my GP. Today I had the endoscopy which I believe some of the doctors in my […] ]]> 045af251297c5b0e19a09a0b0f1f03db Athelstone replied to the topic A bit "poorly" in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/a-bit-poorly/#post-17725 Mon, 11 May 2026 14:43:49 +0000 I hope that this is a footnote, although I forsee a few more tests from my GP.

Today I had the endoscopy which I believe some of the doctors in my hospital thought would show cancer. the symptoms were all lined up. There was even consistent evidence from CAT scans and other X-rays. To be fair to them, they never said that, though they always…[Read more]

]]> 1 3b20cf669dd62906bc429821c4b3f787 Athelstone replied to the topic Monthly competition May 2026 in the forum Monthly Competition https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/monthly-competition-may-2026/#post-17723 Fri, 08 May 2026 11:37:59 +0000 Caution: Stuart’s language isn’t for polite company. The anniversary was my 18th birthday, June 21 1974.

Stuart’s story

People call me Plug ‘cos they reckon I look like Plug from the Bash Street Kids I ain’t never seen him, so I don’t know. Stuart’s my real name, and I just done three months in nick for something I ain’t done. Possessio…[Read more]

]]> 0 d130371a26364b42ac73d81746cb6321 Janette posted an update: Apologies again that I have been to busy and distracted to […] https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/25751/ Tue, 05 May 2026 17:45:30 +0000 Apologies again that I have been to busy and distracted to participate in the comps just yet. You may have seen on FB that I have now announced the imminent launch of my book The Indiculous Grace Dunn, along with a cover preview and blurb. I’m hoping to launch by the end of May or early June, depending on how smoothly the readthrough of the proof…[Read more]

]]> 0 6777d3e1a08360495a3669e355dcf621 Janette posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/25746/#acomment-25750 Tue, 05 May 2026 17:37:04 +0000 Good to hear there is progress, Ath, albeit on the slow side. I’ll be thinking of you on 11th May, sending positive vibes.

In reply to - Athelstone replied to the topic A bit "poorly" in the forum Blogs Thanks for the kind wishes, Jill. I know you’ve had your own burden lately, and I was so pleased to hear things were going well. At the moment, […] ]]> 8db9a07ae72fb892548f599428381858 Athelstone replied to the topic A bit "poorly" in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/a-bit-poorly/#post-17714 Mon, 04 May 2026 15:19:37 +0000 Thanks for the kind wishes, Jill. I know you’ve had your own burden lately, and I was so pleased to hear things were going well. At the moment, progress is good. I’m not using crutches or a frame now around the house and I can make it upstairs 2 or 3 times a week for a shower, all approved by the health visitors. I still have anaemia and run out…[Read more]

]]> 1 e8cbce3e99f9da6b005d8aa9b84d7897 Athelstone replied to the topic A bit "poorly" in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/a-bit-poorly/#post-17700 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:16:26 +0000 Thanks for all the kind wishes. Please don’t think me rude that I haven’t responded individually. I still find messaging quite an effort. Your words are very much appreciated.

]]> 0 bf5a5ed39891170f369c405e62986dcf Seagreen replied to the topic A bit "poorly" in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/a-bit-poorly/#post-17697 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:40:07 +0000 What an experience! I’m just glad you’re home and on the mend. Credit to you for maintaining a positive mindset and to Mrs Ath for being amazing!

Not sure if you know, Ath, but positive feedback for specific nurses ‘Natalie did this, Esme supported me with that’ can be used for their revalidation. Just saying. ☺️

]]> 0 6f2f1279a5c28eb5ff76e3a89e8e3d2d Athelstone replied to the topic A bit "poorly" in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/a-bit-poorly/#post-17693 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:18:05 +0000 Honestly, nobody wants to get ill and go to hospital, but I don’t regret having met the staff. From the cleaner who I talked to a lot, to the nurses who tirelessly carried horrible pots away without a single complaint, to the consultant who (I now see) was joking/hinting about discharge when she said, ‘We must get this catheter out, unless you use…[Read more]

]]> 0 23dc4a87bb2ca034987e120669ceb11c Janette replied to the topic A bit "poorly" in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/a-bit-poorly/#post-17691 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:34:05 +0000 Hell, Ath, this is too much for one person to put up with, and must have been (and continues to be) very frightening. I really do hope that the ‘frightening bit’ is treatable, and that you get an upturn in health very soon. Thinking of you loads and sending positive vibes your way.

]]> 0 1c2f682d321ed70f1743bb98d1fa7fcf Athelstone started the topic A bit "poorly" in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/a-bit-poorly/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:04:37 +0000  

So many people have asked, ‘What’s wrong with you’ and ‘Why are you still in hospital?’, (I’m out now) that I thought a small blog might help. Don’t get me wrong, there are many people, including on this site, who have had worse problems, often for longer. But I’ve never been this ill, so I’ll press on.

In the beginning, at the very tail end…[Read more]

]]> 0 47fba8d6bdae911eefcc8ba5d4837e84 Janette posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/25667/#acomment-25668 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:11:54 +0000 It was a pleasure, Libby – and I truly loved your story too.
I have just messaged Ath.

In reply to - Libby replied to the topic Monthly ompetition March 2026 in the forum Monthly Competition Congratulations, Terrie! What a wonderful story. Loved it. Thank you, Janette, for stepping in. Btw does Ath know he […] ]]> 8b8e02afdc6fd2c1922e3473bcdabfa5 Janette replied to the topic Monthly ompetition March 2026 in the forum Monthly Competition https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/monthly-ompetition-march-2026/#post-17635 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:15:15 +0000 Simple, I thought – judge a few stories for the March competition while Ath is out of action (Ath, if you’re reading this, sending BIG healing vibes and willing a speedy recovery). But – what a dilemma to be handed. These are all excellent and worthy to be winners in their own right.

But judge I must, as promised, so here are my thoughts:

Jill -…[Read more]

]]> 0 9fd9fb162d9f1a8af42d2e1ad830982c Seagreen replied to the topic Monthly ompetition March 2026 in the forum Monthly Competition https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/monthly-ompetition-march-2026/#post-17619 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:02:56 +0000 Damn! It messed with my formatting 🙁

 

]]> 0 b1a04ce08199f5a6a0b7a70c9412b2ce Seagreen replied to the topic Monthly ompetition March 2026 in the forum Monthly Competition https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/monthly-ompetition-march-2026/#post-17618 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:01:45 +0000 The madness is all mine for thinking I could do this!

All words taken from Rod Judkins’ The Art of Creative Thinking.

 

DRIBBLES AND SPATTERS

Inner demons

chisel

creative confidence

Ideas so strange

wither.

 

Radiate defiance

Salvage mistakes with freedom

and

transform the message

Come alive!

]]> 0 65cca6e772119a7c624c06e912dcaa80 Janette posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/25618/#acomment-25643 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:07:07 +0000 Thanks, Bella. Gwynn GB warned it was a lot of work done properly, but to treat it as a business. It seems though, that you don’t escape any of the marketing work if taken on via trad publishing. Yes, let’s hope the work pays off – fingers crossed.

In reply to - Janette started the topic A Step Into Indie Publishing in the forum Blogs Several weeks ago, I posted that I had stopped seeking representation for my book, Grace (full title to be revealed with the book cover), […] ]]> e522dc40030a74a68ed51889a8a94a27 Janette started the topic A Step Into Indie Publishing in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/a-step-into-indie-publishing/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:04:17 +0000 Several weeks ago, I posted that I had stopped seeking representation for my book, Grace (full title to be revealed with the book cover), and go down the Indi path. As a complete publishing novice, my first reaction was ‘where the hell do I begin?’ And, for those others wondering the same thing, promised I would report back on anything I had don…[Read more]

]]> 2 ab8d0a209ee31ccf00bcfae73bf21706 Athelstone started the topic Monthly ompetition March 2026 in the forum Monthly Competition https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/monthly-ompetition-march-2026/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:20:13 +0000 In March it seems that hares go mad. They chase each other, jump and frolic, even have boxing matches. For March, somebody has done/is doing/will do something mad. It might be you, or not – whatever you wish. 500 words maximum please before midnight on 31 March.

 

]]> 0 54f376c6e77767fb17845de6b134604a Athelstone replied to the topic February 2026 Monthly Competition in the forum Monthly Competition https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/february-2026-monthly-competition/#post-17529 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:08:48 +0000 Thank you for such a satisfactory February topic, Libby, and for your generous appraisal! I loved the other two entries; they could easily have won.

]]> 0 765d6c5e069a6da4a00c9e27d58adde4 Janette posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/25513/#acomment-25521 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:48:19 +0000 So sorry, Libby, that I simply haven’t found the time to fit in the comp yet. There is a crazy amount of things going on for me atm, some of which will become apparent soon.

In reply to - Libby replied to the topic February 2026 Monthly Competition in the forum Monthly Competition Amid the excitement of the annual Den Challenge there’s also the February monthly comp!! A reminder that there are two […] ]]> 23e9a2dca3a6ab068a56c1fb3ec36a8b Athelstone replied to the topic February 2026 Monthly Competition in the forum Monthly Competition https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/february-2026-monthly-competition/#post-17525 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:15:44 +0000 Teabreak in love

Maureen Chapman. No, tell a lie, it was Chaplain, like a vicar. Her name, I mean—she wasn’t like a vicar. Anyway, Maureen Chaplain was perfect from my ten-year-old point of view. But I’m getting all jumbled up about how to start, so I’ll take a breath. See, it really began when the Brazells moved out from next door and the Cha…[Read more]

]]> 0 6e2d4b3fe3fcad7923965f8f7af2011a Athelstone posted an update: Some very sad news for old Cloudies, which I suppose is most […] https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/25421/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 17:04:57 +0000 Some very sad news for old Cloudies, which I suppose is most of us. I’ve just heard that Barb (Barbara Dawn Ettridge) died in Australia just over a week ago. Barb was funny, sharp, a great writer, and a good friend. Details are here:…[Read more]

]]> 1 c18a330ff3e8c633ebb7696316758298 Janette posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/25265/#acomment-25312 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 21:37:46 +0000 Hi Hel! So glad to hear from you again! How are you? Are you still writing?
I am starting the self-publishing route for my Grace book after reading up on the Trad V Indie comparisons. Currently awaiting cover design proposals, when I’ll send them my WIP for typesetting. It’s all feeling terrifyingly close, but exciting.

In reply to - HELEN KAMPFNER posted an update Hi Janette, hi everyone. So lovely to reconnect. How are you all doing? ]]> c21fd446056ba246b1beaa1f58115398 Athelstone replied to the topic January 2026 Monthly Competition in the forum Monthly Competition https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/january-2026-monthly-competition/#post-17339 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:47:56 +0000 Terrie, I had a tricky January but that’s no excuse. Sorry for missing a super monthly comp. Well done Libby, a really great entry. Well done all.

]]> 0 03881fecb127a8ada755ba35f7bad022 Janette posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/25212/#acomment-25237 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:58:58 +0000 So sorry, Terrie, I simply haven’t found the time on this occasion.

In reply to - Terrie replied to the topic January 2026 Monthly Competition in the forum Monthly Competition Just a  reminder that  there is less that  a week   until the  the  January  comp ends  and there are only  a couple  o […] ]]> 929b84748c2d6d728cee65787f06de20 Athelstone replied to the topic The Sweat of the Workers in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/the-sweat-of-the-workers/#post-17247 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:04:54 +0000 I know that feeling. I was also a government employee who found himself parcelled up and sold to the highest bidder, or at least the one that made the most empty promises and said the things that our betters at the high table wanted to hear. I recall now how our managers queued up to tell us what a good thing it was and, yes, they used that exact…[Read more]

]]> 0 1bb8a6f266d8cfcca224b4e958e8362e John T replied to the topic Not a Disaster Story in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/not-a-disaster-story/#post-17241 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:22:57 +0000 We must venture that way. We’re at the other side of Bannau Brycheiniog near Abergavenny.

]]> 0 df8209020f021c051a2d82b051eab527 Janette posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/25183/#acomment-25184 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:47:56 +0000 Good to hear you’re feeling stronger, John. Still battling with my September Song entry – good to hear you’re onto it too.

In reply to - John T posted an update Happy fairly-new-year, everyone! I’ve written very little in the last three months for health reasons, but I’m slowly winding back up again. I’ve found a (hopefully acceptable) way to take […] ]]> 13378f77204f75fa6a8657619d226383 John T posted an update: Happy fairly-new-year, everyone! I've written very little in […] https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/25183/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:17:02 +0000 Happy fairly-new-year, everyone! I’ve written very little in the last three months for health reasons, but I’m slowly winding back up again. I’ve found a (hopefully acceptable) way to take part in September Song, and I’m returning to blow the dust and cobwebs off my WIP.

]]> 1 bfbd559e485f1631c33e7cb196562b43 Janette posted an update: Gosh, I almost forgot about the monthly comp, and a worthy […] https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/25166/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:32:56 +0000 Gosh, I almost forgot about the monthly comp, and a worthy winner you chose, Ath. Well done, Terrie, and thank you, Ath, for the prompt. I can’t promise anything in the coming weeks but will try my best in among the prep work for publishing.

]]> 0 65b7d1cf00c7027bff472fb2c0f72ea5 Athelstone replied to the topic Monthly Competition - December 2025 in the forum Monthly Competition https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/monthly-competition-december-2025/#post-17214 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:33:50 +0000 Right, here we go.

Is there anybody who hasn’t had at least a small part in the production of a nativity play? Jill, that’s just how they go. A perfect evocation. And your story has a Christmas miracle as well – or was it a mischievous young actor?

Janette, I was there in that supermarket. No, really, I was actually there I think, barging past…[Read more]

]]> 0 5d90d081b9aa6c586b9f050e2fcd887e Athelstone replied to the topic Monthly Competition - December 2025 in the forum Monthly Competition https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/monthly-competition-december-2025/#post-17213 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:10:50 +0000 OK, it’s a fraction after midnight so 2026. I’ve read them all. They’re annoyingly good. So sorry, you can all wait until tomorrow is well and truly underway. Happy New Year!

]]> 0 913bcee6efe5cf0687f6e53c5a28dfeb Athelstone replied to the topic Monthly Competition - December 2025 in the forum Monthly Competition https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/monthly-competition-december-2025/#post-17202 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 19:28:28 +0000 Wouldn’t be Christmas without the occasional disaster.

]]> 0 3775ec637953a4a7d458c319ffa85d2c Athelstone posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/25144/#acomment-25145 Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:53:00 +0000 And to you, Kate! A chilly start to Christmas morning here in West Sussex. Off to see our daughter start the festivities with a 5K Park Run soon. Then home for breakfast and dividing up the spoils 🙂

In reply to - Kate posted an update Happy Christmas for tomorrow to all you lovely Denizens. Xx ]]> f0a341c6b8a5a052953776544a2c74c6 Athelstone posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/25113/#acomment-25118 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:31:46 +0000 Well done, Libby. A really fine story and definitely worth another read.

In reply to - Libby started the topic Short story published in the forum Podium The story I wrote for the November comp. ‘I Lied When I Said My Daughter Lived Abroad’ has been published […] ]]> 905475dc03339aa69acb749dfe97fb06 Janette posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/25089/#acomment-25103 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:34:08 +0000 Thank you, Sandra and Libby. All taken on board, but the novel has had three beta readers so far, plus an agent’s when she almost took it on. Better luck this time, eh?

In reply to - Janette posted an update So sorry for my absences. I have made the decision to self-publish my books after careful consideration, reading how some trad friends have fared, and revisiting notes from my last […] ]]> ffd17ef8a68e4ad57d4b1530250bfb94 Janette posted an update: Would you know? A cancellation gave me space to knock out a […] https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/25102/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:28:11 +0000 Would you know? A cancellation gave me space to knock out a story for December. That’s it though until next year.

]]> 0 f83df5a3075151eeae66f638cb985ea5 Janette replied to the topic Monthly Competition - December 2025 in the forum Monthly Competition https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/monthly-competition-december-2025/#post-17164 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:22:58 +0000 Running the Christmas Gauntlet

Brace yourself, girl. Everywhere is going to be madness today. Most of the throng will be feeling much the same way … which means shouting and kids screaming; means shoving and pushing … but take a deep breath. Concentrate on the list. You’ve successfully run the Christmas shopping gauntlet before.

The veget…[Read more]

]]> 0 3dc9df6ac4a4acd4f960b62eebe84bd5 Athelstone posted an update: Christmas is coming, The Goose is getting fat, please to put […] https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/25098/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:01:52 +0000 Christmas is coming, The Goose is getting fat, please to put a penny in the old man’s hat, If you haven’t got a penny, a ha’penny will do, If you haven’t got a ha’penny then enter the December monthly comp. Ten days to go.

]]> 1 500efc7b2dc503c862affd752a3bcc3c Janette posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/25089/#acomment-25092 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 15:18:38 +0000 Hi Bella. So far I’m deep into reading the Writers and Artists Guide to Self Publishing, which is very ‘involved’ though gives lots of advice. I have also signed up to David Gaughran’s free self-publishing course (on his website). I also found this: https://justpublishingadvice.com/publishing-companies-to-avoid-and-nasty-new-author-scams/
I’ll let…[Read more]

In reply to - Janette posted an update So sorry for my absences. I have made the decision to self-publish my books after careful consideration, reading how some trad friends have fared, and revisiting notes from my last […] ]]> 96d4a18727c37b216eaf480fae739cb3 Janette posted an update: So sorry for my absences. I have made the decision to […] https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/25089/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:47:38 +0000 So sorry for my absences. I have made the decision to self-publish my books after careful consideration, reading how some trad friends have fared, and revisiting notes from my last (self-publishing) workshop in York. I’m very wet behind the ears regarding publishing, especially self-publishing, so I am deep into swatting about it before I make any…[Read more]

]]> 6 582200d6af5badb6e8cfb78e3a4f62d6 Janette posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/25065/#acomment-25088 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:39:48 +0000 That’s wonderful news, Jill. Here’s to upwards and onwards!

In reply to - Jill posted an update On a personal note – thank you again fellow writers for the good wishes when I first returned to the Den. I can now report that I am in remission. Hope this good news yesterday will spur me […] ]]> a4671075e63ddd2593382b3ce86013fd Athelstone posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/25065/#acomment-25066 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:32:30 +0000 Fantastic news, Jill.

In reply to - Jill posted an update On a personal note – thank you again fellow writers for the good wishes when I first returned to the Den. I can now report that I am in remission. Hope this good news yesterday will spur me […] ]]> 3fd0707b9401e0e06bbb4b2501810065 Athelstone started the topic Monthly Competition - December 2025 in the forum Monthly Competition https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/monthly-competition-december-2025/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:37:09 +0000 Christmas is coming, The goose is getting fat! For the December competition, I would love a Christmas story. The theme is Christmas in any way, shape, or form. Make it sad, make it happy, naughty or nice. Make it ghostly if that tickles your fancy. Make it commercial or spiritual. Feel free.

]]> 0 929bb6ac9abef4a66bd96ec75b1c270a Athelstone replied to the topic November 2025 monthly competition in the forum Monthly Competition https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/november-2025-monthly-competition/#post-17131 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:29:02 +0000 Ah, thank you Terrie. After reading the others I feel very lucky! I’m a bit late arriving – so apologies. I’ll get right to the December comp.

]]> 0 9230188341cc2d120a6306ff29ec25c6 Athelstone replied to the topic November 2025 monthly competition in the forum Monthly Competition https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/november-2025-monthly-competition/#post-17102 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 11:49:00 +0000 Percy.

Percy was old. I knew that because everybody knew that. I went to see him because I was invited, and young, ambitious journalists don’t refuse invitations from Percy Fullbig’s people. The man who had seen it all, and predicted much of it. Predicted the Second World War, Vietnam, various troubles in the Middle East, the Financial Cra…[Read more]

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