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Pumpkin pangrattato

November 10, 2023 cheryl

courtesy of Nigel Slater, Tender Vol 1 – a fave cookbook for years For 4 as a side dish, 2-3…

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Posted in: Recipes Filed under: cooking, halloween pumpkin recipe, pumpkin

Using all five senses to immerse the reader

November 9, 2023 cheryl

As writers, we tend towards language which visually describes our characters and the settings in which we place them. Imagery…

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Posted in: Writing tips Filed under: editing, flash fiction, sensory writing, short stories, writing

Indignation and fear mingled in her heart

November 6, 2023 cheryl 5 Comments

The letter arrived on the hall mat together with a bill Ingrid knew would have a great red overdue stamp…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, Writing prompts Filed under: cherylswritingprompt, flash fiction, short stories, women's fiction, writing, writing prompts

Wish Bone by Dreena Collins

November 3, 2023 cheryl

An easy five star review for this latest delightful collection by Dreena Collins. I adore Dreena’s work – her imagery…

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Posted in: Book reviews Filed under: flash fiction, short stories, women's fiction, writing

She had tied her hair with a red ribbon

November 2, 2023 cheryl 1 Comment

Jake glanced at his watch again. He pulled at the uncomfortable bow tie at his throat, shrugged his shoulders to…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, Writing prompts Filed under: Fantasy, flash fiction, romance, short stories, writing, writing prompts

Accepted Paula Peckham

October 30, 2023 cheryl

When Quenby’s family moves from their missionary life in Africa to mid 19th century San Antonio, the cultural adjustment is…

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Posted in: Book reviews Filed under: historical fiction, readers, romance, women's fiction

She had been content with this life

cheryl 2 Comments

Sophie had no memory of ordering the book. It arrived through the mailbox that Friday morning, just squeezing through to…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, Writing prompts Filed under: cherylswritingprompt, Fantasy, flash fiction, short stories, women's fiction, writing, writing prompts

Cindy and the Beastly Prince

October 26, 2023 cheryl

Happy Halloween freebie! Cindy and the Beastly Prince – When Cindy gets her wish to go to the ball, things…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, Marketing, News Filed under: fairytale mashup, fairytales, Fantasy, romance, short stories, writing

Abandoned wellies picture prompt

October 25, 2023 cheryl 3 Comments

Mara shook her head at the sight. Wellies abandoned on the path, umbrella too. Tears pricked her eyes, pride, sorrow,…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, Writing prompts Filed under: cherylswritingprompt, Fantasy, flash fiction, short stories, writing prompts

The Christmas Carousel K L Small

October 19, 2023 cheryl

The Christmas Carousel is the second book in Small’s middle grade Brass Ring fantasy series and is as delightful as…

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