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Guest Writer Spot

Posted on July 20, 2018 by

It’s my pleasure to reveal today’s Guest Writer as the very talented, Alyson Faye. It’s always a treat to feature Alyson’s work here. Treasury by Alyson Faye Tripping over stuttery feet I race up the winding staircase to the room, … Continue reading →

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I Challenge You To…

Posted on July 19, 2018 by

This week’s challenge is to write a story, limerick or poem on the subject of: Phone calls Last week’s theme was the pub. Here are some of the great pieces you sent in: Keith Channing always raises a smile: Folk … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on July 18, 2018 by

The RWL (ReaderWriterLounge) Short Story Competition is looking for entries of between 1000 – 10,000 words in their 2018 competition. Writers have until the 31st August in which to send their entries. Prizes: 1st Prize: £100 2nd Prize: £50 3rd … Continue reading →

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Funny Of The Week

Posted on July 17, 2018 by

This week’s ‘Funny of the Week‘ has been sent in by Martin Strike. Football fever gripped the nation last week when, for a brief moment, we truly believed ‘football’s coming home’, as evidenced by someone who saw fit to write … Continue reading →

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The Strange Workings Of The English Language Part Six

Posted on July 16, 2018 by

Here is part four in my new series, where I take a look at the weird and wonderful world of words. If you missed part one, please click here. You’ll find part two here and part three here. For part … Continue reading →

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Guest Writer Spot

Posted on July 13, 2018 by

  It’s with great delight that I welcome Patty Fletcher to my Guest Writer Spot for the first time. Here, Patty tells us about herself and her writing: About me and my crew I’m a single mother with a beautiful … Continue reading →

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I Challenge You To…

Posted on July 12, 2018 by

This week’s challenge is to write a story, limerick or poem on the subject of: The Pub Last week’s theme was Diets. Here are some of the entertaining pieces you sent in: Keith Channing always sends a clever limerick: “You … Continue reading →

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