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Janette replied to the topic Monthly comp – October 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years, 8 months ago
By the Sword – 347 words
Another hand clutched my black-jacketed shoulder.
Another clichƩ joined the collection.
Another pitiful frown.
Whispers drifted over; how brave she was being; a credit to her husband ā oh, how she would miss him ā¦The bastard.
These people, they had been as blind to reality throughout the shitās life; to his barbed…[Read more]
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Janette replied to the topic Monthy Comp – September 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years, 8 months ago
Results
Six entries this month, each a real pleasure to read, but the strength of writing has made judging a tough order.John S Alty – Sunset
I thoroughly enjoyed this story of Frank and Sarah shipwrecked and stranded on an island. Loved the ‘knob of butter’ image of a sun setting, though felt the expression could have been strengthened if it…[Read more] -
Janette replied to the topic Monthy Comp – September 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years, 8 months ago
Only 5 days to go for the September comp – and only 3 entries!
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*just* snuck an entry in. Yay me!
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Yay! I’m looking forward to reading them over.
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Janette replied to the topic Monthy Comp – September 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years, 8 months ago
How would you describe a breathtaking sunset? Why no come along to the monthly comp and put it into a short story? It’s already half way through the month, it would be great to get a few more entries.
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Janette replied to the topic Cloudie short story challenge publication in the forum Podium 5 years, 9 months ago
Ooh, I remember Bathymetry well. Therefore not at all surprised at its success, but delighted nevertheless at your news Raine! You’re on a well-deserved roll.
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Janette started the topic Monthy Comp – September 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years, 9 months ago
One of my favourite scenes in one of my favourite books (The Love Song Of Miss Queenie Hennessey), features a beautiful descriptive of a sunset. I love sunsets; the colours within them and the effect they have on landscapes and seascapes.
I want you to write a piece which features a remarkable sunset. Brownie points if it plays a significant part…[Read more]
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Janette replied to the topic Choices in the forum
Things that go bump 5 years, 9 months agoAway
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Janette replied to the topic Monthly comp: July 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years, 9 months ago
Gosh, just seen the notification in my in-box. Thank you @Squidge for such a good challenge (pity more didn’t join us), and @Athelstone and @Libby. I thoroughly enjoyed your stories and feel we were all winners.
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Janette replied to the topic Monthly comp: July 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 5 years, 10 months ago
Looking For Paradise
The mossy church bench had no kids fighting around it. No grumpy, obstinate husbands, or house-din. Just bliss. I breathed deeply as I listened to the trees above, its branches whispering and swaying in a gentle breeze, stirring birds into song. A squirrel wriggled up rough bark and disappeared into the foliage, minding its…[Read more]
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Amanda Berriman (Skylark) posted an update in the group
CoronaMo 6 years, 2 months agoHello *waves* How is everyone doing? So much for my intention to spend more time in the Den – it’s been two months!! Things went a bit hectic in Feb/March with a lot of time and energy going into researching/organising stuff for Peter’s ongoing recovery/physical health. Of course many of those plans have now been cancelled! But subsitute dates are…[Read more]
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Great to hear from you, @skylark! I’ve been wondering how you were managing with Peter with all appointments cancelled. Hope you have a good cycle out – I can imagine that big smile of his right now.
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It was a GREAT cycle (see FB post). We’re getting on fine – just muddling through as everyone else is. I’m not sure we’re that brilliant at the physio side of things but doing something is better than nothing. It’s great to have another exercise that he can do now though. Burn up some more energy!
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Lovely to hear your news @skylark. And so glad your bike ride was a success. Enjoy your family time!
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I saw the little clip on FB, and it looks utterly splendid! Especially wonderful to have right now I imagine!
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@raine It is! It’s been a bit of a worry the last month that his only exercise has been doing Wii sports in his standing frame and our unqualified attempts to mimick his physio sessions. I feel better knowing we can go out biking two or three times a week – a good cardio workout for him with the hills we have around here!
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@janeshuff Thanks! We are making the most of what we can of this strange time. Hope you are keeping well xx
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Amanda Berriman (Skylark) replied to the topic Dipping my toe back in in the forum Blogs 6 years, 2 months ago
Hi @johnalty it’s good to be back, though it would help if I came back and then didn’t disappear again for months! Sigh. I have good intentions and then life happens…
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Janette replied to the topic Good news this time – finally! in the forum Podium 6 years, 2 months ago
Thank you, everyone, for your support. It means a lot. @Hilary, please never give up. I’ve been told there couldn’t be a better time for pitching, what with so many events cancelled and agents working from home. And you deserve a break too.
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Hilary replied to the topic My ride so far on the rollercoaster that is publishing in the forum Blogs 6 years, 2 months ago
I will say congratulations again on here, Laure! Absolutely brilliant. Well done!
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Hilary replied to the topic Good news this time – finally! in the forum Podium 6 years, 2 months ago
Just caught up with this. What brilliant news, Janette. So very, very pleased for you. Congratulations! Well done. (News like this always gives me hope!!!) x
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Janette replied to the topic Good news this time – finally! in the forum Podium 6 years, 2 months ago
It’s official, folks – hope you like the pen name! https://andrewnurnberg.com/book-author/ellen-richards/
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WOW!! Gobsmacked.
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Congratulations!!!!
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There’ll be champagne and book signings before you know it!
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Virtual ones at this rate! Let’s hope all this passes over sooner rather than later.
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Excellent! Congratulations, Janette! Really well done š
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Janette replied to the topic Good news this time – finally! in the forum Podium 6 years, 2 months ago
Thank you, Bella and Mad x
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Janette posted an update in the group
CoronaMo 6 years, 2 months agoJust noticed that no-one’s partaken in the monthly comp so far. Might this be a good distraction from that which shall not be mentioned? Iām pretty busy but will try and fit it in.
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