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I have 220 stories published in 27 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 526104 times and 296 of my stories have been cherry picked.
1381 of my 4,443 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 1394 votes

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Paul

I am a Brummie living in Northampton who loves to write but gets distracted with other things. I enjoy horror/fantasy and anything that provokes original thought.

My literary heroes are Clive Barker, Stephen King, Edgar Allan Poe and HP Lovecraft. Everyone should read George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-four .

I have work published by AlienBuddha Press, Loft Books, BlackBough Poems, DarkWinter Literary Magazine and Paragraph Planet.

You can find me on SoundCloud at https://soundcloud.com/user-62051685

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1381 of my comments have received 1394 Great Feedback votes

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A highly visual, evocative

Posted on Thu, 01 Sep 2022

A highly visual, evocative poem. I could see those ".. Beautiful spheres of fairy parachutes.." in my mind's eye. Paul :) 

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A story time-stamped by the

Posted on Wed, 31 Aug 2022

A story time-stamped by the Pandemic. I visited Liverpool some 10 years ago (I think) and was impressed. It's alive with bars, restaurants and a cafe culture. Enjoying following this pilgrimage for a passport. Paul :) 

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Posted in Magical Mystery Tour Part 5 : Mission Accomplished (Into the Liverpool Docklands!) by Alfred N.Muggins Section 2

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Expertly done, Rhiannon. You

Posted on Sat, 27 Aug 2022

Expertly done, Rhiannon. You have the skills of a teacher in the heart of a poet. Paul :) 

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Sounds like there's a lot

Posted on Tue, 30 Aug 2022

Sounds like there's a lot going on down there, Jean. You make an interesting read of a difficult situation. Take care of yourself. Paul x 

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Posted in Chemo 7

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"or maybe I'm a feathered

Posted on Tue, 30 Aug 2022

"or maybe I'm a feathered ghost..." "Lovely imagery and layered meanings. Enjoyed, of course. Paul :) 

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Posted in View Beyond

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I am sure Beatles fans will

Posted on Sat, 27 Aug 2022

I am sure Beatles fans will Let it Be. Exciting parks in Liverpool - that sounds like a plan! 

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Posted in Magical Mystery Tour Part 5 : Mission Accomplished (Into the Liverpool Docklands!) by Alfred N.Muggins Section 1

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"It's a hot summer night on

Posted on Sat, 27 Aug 2022

"It's a hot summer night on the edge of farewell.."

 

Beautiful imagery, Richard. Congrats on the well deserved POTD. Paul 

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Posted in Crossing the Line

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Adroitly done,  Luigi.  I

Posted on Fri, 26 Aug 2022

Adroitly done,  Luigi.  I missed it being International Dog Day too.  My collie cross is 16 years old these days so I can relate to the theme of the poem.  He is very definitely my best friend.  Enjoyed your poem,  of course.  Keep well.  Paul 

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Enjoyed another meditation

Posted on Wed, 24 Aug 2022

Enjoyed another meditation with you,  Jenny.  Some of these diaries are Zen-like.  Words to close your eyes to and breathe.  Paul :) 

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Posted in What I Love

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Your walks are real

Posted on Tue, 23 Aug 2022

Your walks are real adventures that filter into your poems. 

 

"gossamer satellite dishes.."

 

Some lovely expressions,  as always.

 

Enjoyed.  Paul 

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