• So far, we’ve had California Dreamin’ , Moonlight Shadow, The Smurf Song and The Clapping Song. In my trip back down memory lane, this week it’s Abba’s Chiquitita: It was the spring of 1993. I was a student at college and lived at home with Mum and Dad. I’d just passed my driving test (after two attempts). I’ll…

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  • I’d been following John W. Howell‘s blog for a while and been interested in reading his books, but I wasn’t sure where to start as he’s written so many! I took part in John’s recent blog tour for the third book in his ‘Eternal Road’ series: Detour on the Eternal Road. I loved the premise…

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  • How’s your week going to far? Hasn’t Thursday come round quickly?! Here’s a new story challenge for you: Can you tell a story in 40 words? You must use the following words somewhere in the story: The previous prompt was to tell a story in 24 words using the following words in it somewhere: Here…

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  • Writing Prompts

    When I was growing up, I loved Batman and Robin – you know, the ‘proper Batman’ – the series featuring Adam West. I thought it was fantastic and completely believed in him and everything going on around him! Remember the POW! BIFF! BAM! I thought they were genius. My favourite villain in the show was…

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  • Funny Of The Week

    So it’s okay if you do it quietly…

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  • Where did the weekend go? I can’t believe it’s Monday again. And that means it’s limerick time. Here’s a new one for you. Your word this week is: FRIES Last week’s prompt was SOCKS. You came up with some funny limericks: Nicola Daly: There once was a snazzy young fox Loved posing in pink frilly socks…

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  • In this latest series down memory lane, we’ve had California Dreamin’ , Moonlight Shadow and The Smurf Song. This week, it’s the turn of The Belle Stars: In the early 80s, on a Saturday night, I could be found down the road at my friend’s house. We used to sit up in her room and listen to music.…

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  • I still can’t believe that I only got round to reading this iconic book by Louisa May Alcott recently. It’s one that I’d been meaning to read for a long time. When I was bought it as a gift I had no excuse not to finally read it. For those of you who don’t know…

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  • Can You Tell A Story In…

    I hope you’re all having a great week. It’s Thursday and so it’s time for a story challenge: Can you tell a story in 24 words? You must use the following words somewhere in the story: The previous prompt was to tell a story in 46 words using the following words in it somewhere: Here’s…

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  • Writing Prompts

    I’ve always loved the sea and walking along the beach. Though I’ve never lived close to it and don’t often have the opportunity to go. But ever since my first visit – to Bournemouth – I’ve always felt that there’s something special about it. I love the feel of the sand between my toes and…

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