Esther Chilton
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This week’s writing prompt is: COMICS When I was a young girl, I loved comics. There was something special about the comic-strip stories and I fell in love with the characters. I started out with Twinkle comic and then moved on to Bunty as I grew older. I especially loved the cut-out dolls. I also…
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Don’t you worry – I’m going nowhere near the pond…
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Happy Monday. Let’s have a great week. Here is a new limerick challenge for you. Your word this week is: MESS Your challenge last week was to write a limerick using the word HAND in it somewhere. You came up with some very entertaining limericks: John W. Howell: There once was a guy in the band, Who…
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I checked in with the publisher this week and my how-to books have now been formatted and are being uploaded. There was an issue with the formatting first-time round so they weren’t quite right. I hope to have more news soon. But, while I’ve been waiting for them, I’ve not been idle. I’ve been working…
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Last week I started a new series, taking you on a tour around my desk and introducing you to my writing buddies. They all have a part to play in inspiring me to write. This week, it’s the turn of my gorgeous girls, Lexi (the tortie) and Zafi (the fluffy one). Lexi can always be…
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Happy Friday to you all. My Guest Writer this week is Lettie Smallwood, who is currently working on her first collection of poetry. As you will see, she writes beautifully but powerfully. Casualties of War By Lettie Smallwood He died today Barely three years old. His mother wouldn’t let go Wept and clung to his…
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Here’s this week’s story challenge for you: Can you tell a story in 30 words? You must use the following words somewhere in the story: Last week’s prompt was to tell a story in 41 words using the following words in it somewhere: Here are your clever stories: Richmond Road: Here’s the trick. Calories in,…
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This week’s writing prompt is: FASHION Are you a follower of fashion, or do you like to develop your own style? What fashions have you enjoyed over the years? Flares? Mini skirts? Stripes? Leggings? Pixie boots? Platform shoes? Leg warmers? Shell suits? Was there a particular outfit you loved? You could use fashion and the…
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I quite fancy some whatever, please…
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Happy new week! Here’s to a good one. I have a fresh limerick challenge for you. Your word this week is: HAND Your challenge last week was to write a limerick using the word SWIM in it somewhere. You came up with some hilarious limericks: Nicola Daly: There once was a camel called Clive Who fancied going…
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