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Who wants views of the shimmering sea, or glorious, rolling hills from outside their window, when they can have a stunning view of Walmart…
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It’s Monday again and that means limerick time! Many of you are coming up with your own, which is fantastic. But if you’d like a prompt, how about writing one on TOAST? Here are are your wonderful creations from last week: Geoff Le Pard: Unlike the pigeon or the owlthe bustard is a curious fowlIt…
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I’d heard many a good thing about Caroline England’s books, but I’d never read one. After meeting her at a recent author meet-up, and talking to her about her books, I knew I simply had to get stuck into one. I started with Betray Her, Caroline’s third psychological thriller. The blurb says: ‘Best friends forever.…
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Well, that’s another week gone by. I hope you’re all safe and well. Last week I wanted you to be FREE. This week I want you to stay HOME. So can you tell a story in five words, using the word HOME in it somewhere? Here are your FREE creations from last week: Christine Mallaband-Brown:…
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Your Cat and Your Dog magazines are holding competitions for three different age groups: Over 13s and adults, stories up to 1,000 words; Under 13s, stories up to 500 words; Under 11s drawing competition, draw a picture of your dog or cat. Entry is free and the winners will be published in the print editions…
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What do you get sentimental over? I’m sure it’s not spam but then again…
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It’s time for your Monday motivation and smile. Please send me your limericks. They really are giving everyone a lift. Here are your wonderful creations from last week: Geoff Le Pard: Nose pickings, said Mrs GrawHave practical uses galoreBy rolling and foldingAnd carefully mouldingYou can make condoms, cheap, for the poor. – My old man’s…
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Thinking of you all during these strange times. I hope you’re all okay. Here is a new challenge for you. Last week I wanted you to take a GUESS. This week I want you to be FREE. So can you tell a story in five words, using the word FREE in it somewhere? Here are…
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Looking for a short story competition? Then why not enter the Literary Taxidermy Short Story Competition? You have up to 2500 words in which to create your masterpiece. Here’s what they have to say: ‘The catch: We provide your opening and closing lines chosen from a classic work of literature. You provide the rest. Follow…
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