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My new series features some of my favourite holiday destinations. So far we’ve visited Dubai, Bournemouth and Harrogate. This week, we’re going to Dalaman in Turkey: I’d heard a lot of good things about holidaying in Turkey, but I have to admit – it wasn’t my first choice when my other half asked me where I…
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We’re over halfway through the week and counting down until the weekend. Here’s your new story challenge. Can you tell a story in 50 words using the following words in it somewhere: Last week’s challenge was to write a story in 40 words using the following words in it somewhere: Here are your fabulous stories:…
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A couple of weeks ago, Esther very kindly put out a request for feedback on the blurb for my new novel, Borderline. Even more kindly, so many of you took the time out to read the options and provide feedback. Be assured that every comment, no matter how long or short, was considered and thrown…
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This week’s word prompt is TREASURE What comes into your mind when you think of that word? Pirates? Gold coins and goblets? Perhaps it’s a loved one you treasure, or a moment in time. It could even be time itself that you treasure. Fact or fiction, prose or poetry, I would love to read your…
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My new series features some of my favourite holiday destinations. Last week we visited Dubai and before that Bournemouth in England. This week, we’re back to the UK for a visit to Harrogate: Mum, Dad and I first visited the beautiful spa town of Harrogate in North Yorkshire some years ago. Move forward a decade or two…
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It’s that time of the week – story time. So here we go… Can you tell a story in 40 words using the following words in it somewhere: Last week’s challenge was to write a story in 31 words using the following words in it somewhere: Here are your laugh out loud stories: Graeme Sandford:…
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One of my close friend’s daughter has just come back from travelling around Australia. I followed her on Instagram and my favourite videos were of the stunning waterfalls. The whoosh of the water and its sheer power is immense. So your prompt this week is WATER What does the word mean to you? A lack…
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Happy Monday. I can’t believe we’re edging towards the middle of May already. Anyway, have a great week. Here’s a fresh limerick challenge for you. Your word this week is: DAD Last week’s prompt was SNITCH. You came up with some super limericks: Nicola Daly: ‘There’s a girl in my class who’s a snitch,’ Said Wenda…
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