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I have 1087 stories published in
4 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 2045211 times
and 599 of my stories have been cherry picked.
326 of my 4,944 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 334 votes
I have been a member of ABCtales since 2003.
I have published five collections of poems: ‘Idle Thoughts’; ‘Reflections’; 'Cherry Ripe''; 'Poetry on Tap' and 'Cherry on Top' plus 'Guns and Dolls' – a short book containing three short stories – and three novelettes 'Jessica World', 'An Enquiring Mind' and 'A Life's Journey'
Digital versions of these can be found at Smashwords. and other distributors like Kobo and Barnes and Noble.
I was a member of Writers Group and indie publishers I*D Books based in Shotton, Flintshire until they ceased activity.
My work has been featured in various magazines and anthologies.
A regular contributor to ABCtales.com I also contributed to the websites Poetry24 and UKAuthors.co.uk. I was ‘Writer of the Month’ on the latter in December 2005.
My stories
Malice Aforethought
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Orange Is Not the Only Colour
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Here is the News
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A Matter of Regret
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Light and Dark
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In my younger days my
Posted on Tue, 08 Mar 2022
In my younger days my handwriting was good, even if I say so myself, but with the advent of technology I came to rely on word processing for my writing and emails for correspondence. All my fountain pens, including the Rotring that I used to draw...
Read full commentPosted in Communication
A very expressive poem that
Posted on Tue, 08 Mar 2022
A very expressive poem that emphasises your love of nature and your poetic talent that has made gigantic steps since an unduly hesitant beginning. Your writing is always worthy of appreciation.
Luigi xx
Read full commentPosted in Up On The Ridgeway
Very topical and relevant to
Posted on Fri, 18 Feb 2022
Very topical and relevant to the I.P., Jenny.
I hope you haven't been affected by the storm. Here we had a lot of rain and moderate wind but nothing drastic. Let's hope for better conditions.
Luigi xx
Read full commentPosted in Drama Of Storm Eunice
You ask relevant but
Posted on Thu, 03 Feb 2022
You ask relevant but rhetorical questions, Rhiannon.
A good take on the Inspiration Point.
Luigi x
Read full commentPosted in Character Masks
Congratulations to you,
Posted on Tue, 25 Jan 2022
Congratulations to you, Turlough, for reaching the pinnacle with this well-executed fine poem, with lines as swirling as the river itself. Even though I am very interested in Greek mythology, into which I occasionally dip for literary references...
Read full commentPosted in Lady Danube
Hi Michael.
Posted on Wed, 22 Dec 2021
Hi Michael.
Read full commentI have written one or two pieces about aliens and out-of-body experiences, so I was able to enjoy your tale on that topic. I particularly liked the opening paragraph: it really catches the reader's attention and invites him to...
Posted in The Otherworldly Visitor of Oscaloo
Great story, Jane. Enjoyed it
Posted on Sun, 02 Jan 2022
Great story, Jane. Enjoyed it tremendously.
Read full commentI often get the message that other people are looking at the same item that I am scrutinising and at first I felt discriminated against because everyone was talking to Cristina and didn't want to...
Posted in Five Other People Are Looking At This Item
Writing lovely poetry has
Posted on Fri, 31 Dec 2021
Writing lovely poetry has become your trademark, Jenny.
This description of the advent of a new year is perhaps wishful thinking; the desire to relive the happy memories of years past. Despite the current uncertain situation, optimism...
Read full commentPosted in Embracing New Year
Hi Turlough, what a
Posted on Tue, 28 Dec 2021
Hi Turlough, what a delightful anecdote. It reminded me of my time in Italy where the general belief of most married men was that meals provided by their wives were never as good as those of their mothers.
Read full commentYour poem prompted me to jot down...
Posted in The Chips at Twerton Park
A well-written amusing tale,
Posted on Thu, 23 Dec 2021
A well-written amusing tale, and very enjoyable.Through.
Read full commentIt looks as you were more successful with your clock than I was with mine
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Posted in Time (Clock of The Heart)
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