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12 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 726794 times
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1149 of my 4,719 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 1265 votes
I write all sorts, some of it SF, urban fantasy and horror, a lot of it not. Sometimes I can even be funny, so I'm told. My short stories have appeared in the anthologies 'Cold Iron: Ghost Stories from the 21st Century' (Iron Press) and 'Science Fiction For Survival: An Archive For Mars' (Valley Press), as well as in magazines ranging from the literary magazine 'Dreamcatcher' to 'Writing Magazine' and 'The People's Friend' (the latter definitely not SF, urban fantasy or horror). I do regular local spoken word events, and needless to say there is a novel on the go. Do come and have a peep at the blogs, stories and audio at https://www.janeayrie.com - you can even go mad and sign up for my newsletter! Plus the usual social media stuff. All details below. Thanks for dropping in! (Oh, the picture is of my highly critical personal editor.)
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My stories
Castle Pillock 6
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Castle Pillock 5
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Castle Pillock 4
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All You Need Is...?
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The Almsbury Ritual Part 2
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As every, you perfectly weave
Posted on Sat, 14 Sep 2024
As every, you perfectly weave landscape and past together, and bring both alive. Like Penny, I thought your last line was brilliant. Congratulations on the very well-deserved golden cherries.
Read full commentPosted in Before Maps Were Made
I wonder if a mediocre moon
Posted on Mon, 16 Sep 2024
I wonder if a mediocre moon is also a dressing-gown moon? It gets up and thinks, no, not tonight, really can't be bothered, I'm just going to sit in my dressing-gown and eat my own crackers. Let them say what they like.
Funny and original...
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It must be hard for a
Posted on Tue, 10 Sep 2024
It must be hard for a politician, having to halve your vocabulary so you only use 'acceptable' words for what is going on. Having to tread on eggshells in case an inappropriate word can lose you the party whip or the business that war is good for...
Read full commentPosted in Memo to a new Labour MP Regarding Israel’s Latest Atrocity
I'm so glad you've got a date
Posted on Thu, 12 Sep 2024
I'm so glad you've got a date for your op, Jenny. Fingers crossed for a brilliant outcome and that you'll soon be out there enjoying your walks again.
I love the words 'winter's sighing'. Sums it up. Another thoroughly enjoyable read from...
Read full commentPosted in Escape To Ridgeway
There's little more magical
Posted on Fri, 13 Sep 2024
There's little more magical than a bedtime story, and you've captured that perfectly here! I insisted on telling/reading bedtime stories to my kids for as many years as I possibly could - never mind them, I loved it!
Read full commentPosted in Bedtime Stories
This is really interesting,
Posted on Fri, 13 Sep 2024
This is really interesting, Harry, and a really valuable resource. The myths can be so destructive. My daughter has epilepsy and the things people believe about that can still astound me.
As insert says, well done on giving the workshops...
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Delightful. Beautifully drawn
Posted on Fri, 13 Sep 2024
Delightful. Beautifully drawn characters, great atmosphere, wit and a dose of cataclysmic despair. Thoroughly enjoyed this.
Read full commentPosted in The Big End
Pick of the Day
Posted on Fri, 30 Aug 2024
Beautifully written and totally engrossing, this is our Facebook and X Pick of the Day. Please do share!
Read full commentPosted in Gift: A Son's Story (extract) - Respite
I really enjoyed reading this
Posted on Wed, 21 Aug 2024
I really enjoyed reading this. There's that wistfulness as we think about people who once shared so much of our lives - and maybe wonder if they think about us? - and then the warmth of the friendship that has lasted years. The shorthand...
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This is lovely, Rhiannon. I
Posted on Wed, 21 Aug 2024
This is lovely, Rhiannon. I love looking at the clouds and seeing landscapes and castles and all sorts of animals. Unfortunately my desk is by the window so it's a real distraction when I'm meant to be working!
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