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I have 1208 stories published in 6 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 3085236 times and 467 of my stories have been cherry picked.
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Under Late Spring Sky

Dear diary...although my attempt to create a patch of meadow didn't go to plan, I will hope to try again next year. These are my thoughts in a poem...
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When All I Need Is Artistry

It was the pulse of life beating that encouraged my love to write, then within a language unfurls where those passions are understood; so then I...
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In A Place Of Respite

In forest dream, I draw on such sensations, my world suspended between sky and earth; where tiny insects crawl, some fly to unhurried silence,...
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Shadowy Visions Of The Past

These days you've probably seen more interesting cupboards than mine, but lately I haven't felt the need to shower my taste buds in the joys that...
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Every Picture Tells A Story

Dear diary...Photo I took on a woodland walk, of an old uprooted tree. Just had to capture my thoughts in a poem. Been taken in by expressionless...
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2420 of my comments have received 2494 Great Feedback votes

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I hope Bob has learned a

Posted on Tue, 03 Dec 2024

I hope Bob has learned a lesson from his experience. This was a great story Jane, and I liked the message.. You can't mess with nature.

Jenny..

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Posted in The Road To Ponkerton Village - Part 2

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Hi Turlough,

Posted on Tue, 03 Dec 2024

Hi Turlough,

I agree the world does need more Johns. I wrote about him from my own experience of being asked if we wanted to sell our 1900s property, which they wanted to knock down for the development of a road leading to our back garden...

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Posted in John's Conscience

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Hi Rhiannon, I definitely

Posted on Tue, 03 Dec 2024

Hi Rhiannon, I definitely think you made the right decision avoiding the chaos for such a beautiful scenic stroll. Those are such wonderful photos too.

I can see you enjoyed the day and congrats on the celebration. Was it your birthday? If...

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Posted in The Better Bargain!

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You bring Kathleen to life

Posted on Mon, 02 Dec 2024

You bring Kathleen to life with your accomplished description of her and skilful rhythm and rhyme. I did feel sorry for her with receding hair, that's the one thing I dread as I get older...including going bald. ...

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Posted in Kathleen’s Secret

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It sounds like nature is

Posted on Sun, 01 Dec 2024

It sounds like nature is getting its own back Jane. I loved reading this story. I've started writing a piece on saving the countryside from development myself, I hope you don't mind.

Thanks for bringing this important subject up in a story...

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Posted in The Road To Ponkerton Village - Part 1

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A flinching account of the

Posted on Fri, 29 Nov 2024

A flinching account of the law. Poor Josiah and Archibald being treated as persons of interest,and after what they've been through, while the real culprits are still out there.

The plot is thickening and draws me in as a reader.

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Posted in I Fought the Law (Dead Reckoning series - Part 37)

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This is such a tender loving

Posted on Tue, 26 Nov 2024

This is such a tender loving little tale Jacques. I adored the fact that Jenny wasn't left to grow old alone.

Thank you for sharing.

Jenny.

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Posted in The Magic Swallows

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It's great to hear from you

Posted on Sat, 23 Nov 2024

It's great to hear from you again Jacques, hope you're well.

I'm glad you enjoyed this Winter poem and thank you for letting me know.

Jenny.

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Posted in Winter Dreams

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Now there's a turn up for the

Posted on Fri, 22 Nov 2024

Now there's a turn up for the books. Things are becoming more ominous and intriguing with each part.

Looking forward to next part.

Jenny.

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Posted in Drive (Dead Reckoning series - Part 36)

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It's true what marandina said

Posted on Tue, 19 Nov 2024

It's true what marandina said. Your word are something we all come to ponder on at some point in life. I know I've felt many times so sad and weary missing a loved one that's now gone, but all we can do is to hold on to their memory and make the...

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Posted in Endings

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