Den of Writers | Sandra | Friends Activity https://www.denofwriters.com/members/sandradavies/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Sandra's friends. Sat, 16 May 2026 13:31:22 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 c8aace251e07f2243cf3e090a5ba7575 Thea replied to the topic A bit "poorly" in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/a-bit-poorly/#post-17742 Thu, 14 May 2026 21:45:07 +0000 I’m glad to hear that you have treats lined up. The trip to Pompeii sounds especially fabulous! It should be a little quieter and cooler in the autumn so may be pleasanter to wait until then.

The iron tablets should make a big difference, and they tend to take effect within a few days. I do hope all goes well with your referral. Do please keep u…[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 68164aed05cb32da56ff4ded62a596ff Thea replied to the topic A bit "poorly" in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/a-bit-poorly/#post-17740 Wed, 13 May 2026 21:50:46 +0000 This is such good news, Ath! The relief must be a huge weight off your shoulders and hopefully that has boosted your energy levels. The iron tablets should make a big difference too.

I do hope you are able to resolve the outstanding issues swiftly and then make some plans to do something special after all you’ve been through 🙂

]]> 1 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, […] ]]> 3cfa11a439dabb3f68a496fbe05522b9 Bella replied to the topic A bit "poorly" in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/a-bit-poorly/#post-17715 Mon, 04 May 2026 15:28:22 +0000 Bloody Norah! (Sorry, Norah.) I have also just happened upon this. How ghastly and scary. Some aspects are all too familiar to me after a 2 week stint in hospital with evil pneumonia a couple of years ago. It’s surprising what a state we can innocently get into with no idea we are quite so ill until suddenly the ambulance has to be called. I’m…[Read more]

]]> 0 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 63a9262d019c237b2905f8d2dd05efbb Terrie replied to the topic Monthly Competition April 2026 in the forum Monthly Competition https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/monthly-competition-april-2026/#post-17706 Fri, 01 May 2026 01:06:20 +0000 Jill – this story was woven with the muted grey overtones of something unpleasant being cast off.  I enjoyed how you linked the idea of metamorphosis with the prompt word butterfly as well as showing the protagonist dealing with the stages of an abusive relationship and its outcome with quiet strength too. Perceptively written.

Sandra, I loved…[Read more]

]]> 0 d1b05859262436df26714f285be9d58b Terrie replied to the topic Monthly Competition April 2026 in the forum Monthly Competition https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/monthly-competition-april-2026/#post-17701 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:03:57 +0000 Just to remind everyone  there are only  two days  left  until the  end of the  April competion and as  there are only  two entries so far, both equally as worthy of being chosen  as the other, I may  have to  resort to  flipping a coin or  standing at midnight by candlelight and chanting  one of those weird  childhood choosing rhymes ….mid…[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 b63eca522e5adfb7e8eadfc2954a0e39 Thea replied to the topic A bit "poorly" in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/a-bit-poorly/#post-17694 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:04:38 +0000 Oh my goodness, Ath, what a time you’ve had! I am so glad to hear that you were well looked after in the hospital and are now home. Thank goodness for Mrs Ath’s quick thinking!

I hope you are taking things easy and making good progress. It’s great to see you back at the Den. Sending very best wishes for a speedy recovery 🙂

]]> 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 4f486d006fffb6ff59130a5a96e609a3 Terrie started the topic Monthly Competition April 2026 in the forum Monthly Competition https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/monthly-competition-april-2026/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:39:00 +0000  

I  decided  not  to go with  the  traditional  kinds of  prompts  associated  with  April  and  simply   picked  four words  at random  that must be included  in  your comp  entry  about  anything  in any genre  that inspires  your  creative  preference in 450 words or less.

The four words are :-   Portrait  Ignite  Butterfly & Granite

&nbsp…[Read more]

]]> 0 d8d4648a6871aca6c43902482e0d8226 Terrie replied to the topic Monthly ompetition March 2026 in the forum Monthly Competition https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/monthly-ompetition-march-2026/#post-17639 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 01:08:49 +0000 Thank you for  helping out  here  Janette, and  thank for  choosing  my  offereing as  winner. I felt  all the  entries   captured  Ath’s remit for this  March  madness  comp so well done  Jill, Sandra,Libby and Sea.

The  April  comp   challenge   will be posted  shortly .

]]> 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), […] ]]> 15def127160389516400d1d6a3c5af6d Bella posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/25618/#acomment-25642 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:55:36 +0000 Thank you. This is really useful information. It’s a lot of work – hope things move along smoothly for you.

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), […] ]]> 6c9034cf9a26a8ed0b9e20acb21d9dcd Terrie replied to the topic Monthly ompetition March 2026 in the forum Monthly Competition https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/monthly-ompetition-march-2026/#post-17592 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:11:03 +0000 You asked for mad?  Well, here’s the  slice of crackpot absurdity I came up with .

 

The necklace of tiny silver bells about her neck tinkled softly as she backed against the garden wall. ‘You’re all mad, you know,’ she muttered holding the sharp seed dibber, labelled ‘Mr Pointy’, like a knife at the advancing crowd.

At the front of the group,…[Read more]

]]> 0 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 794257779875ca65cdf6af8d1ec8023b HELEN KAMPFNER posted an update: Hi Janette, hi everyone. So lovely to reconnect. How are you […] https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/25265/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:11:23 +0000 Hi Janette, hi everyone. So lovely to reconnect. How are you all doing?

]]> 1 a2496262231353eef12b731c6d7ca54a Terrie replied to the topic January 2026 Monthly Competition in the forum Monthly Competition https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/january-2026-monthly-competition/#post-17285 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:47:34 +0000  

Thank you Jill, Sandra and Libby for  giving me totally engaging entries  composed in three distinct voices.  This monthly challenge  is always a  great  showcase  for the  talents  of the  members of  Den of Writers.

Jill:- Lots of new beginnings in this piece. New start new job new house new baby.  A well-crafted thoughtful story with lots o…[Read more]

]]> 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 […] ]]> 96db81bfa5ec990572eb62aecdc12188 Terrie replied to the topic January 2026 Monthly Competition in the forum Monthly Competition https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/january-2026-monthly-competition/#post-17258 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 19:28:28 +0000 Just a  reminder that  there is less that  a week   until the  the  January  comp ends  and there are only  a couple  of  entries  so far .  If you have something you think  will fit the  fairly broad remit of the theme  then  do please submit it .

]]> 1 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 53bd8ab20fa77fa6cae0936b6b93c437 Bella posted an update: I have just seen a message from the daughter of Mary Walker […] https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/25192/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:25:06 +0000 I have just seen a message from the daughter of Mary Walker James on the YWP page on Facebook. Mary died in October. I have a feeling she was a member here although I cannot be sure of what name she went by. Mezz, possibly? )@mezz, sorry if I have got the wrong name.

]]> 1 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 55522e738c040f0a8b6d2a1ddcc0953b Terrie started the topic January 2026 Monthly Competition in the forum Monthly Competition https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/january-2026-monthly-competition/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 14:01:15 +0000 As January is the start of the New Year my obvious thought was New year  –  new beginnings  – but then I thought  let’s widen  that theme of ‘New’, so write about  anything  new that  motivates, or perhaps  daunts, you, or the  main character/s of your story.

Think….New Year resolution.  New crime scene.  New house.  New relationship.   New…[Read more]

]]> 0 c9868ccd3cb6c1a22b624357f2e67acb Terrie replied to the topic Monthly Competition - December 2025 in the forum Monthly Competition https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/monthly-competition-december-2025/#post-17218 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 13:12:49 +0000 Well done Jill,  Janette and  Sandra  , December comps always seem to be more of a challenge as  most of us  usually busy  with other things.

Thank you  for  the  chance to set the  January comp Ath.

Sorry  was  busy  yesterday  and  forgot to pop in to see the results .  I will  post  the  January challenge   as  soon as  I come up with  one . …[Read more]

]]> 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]

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