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Christmas at Hummingbird House by Jane Harvey

November 15, 2023 cheryl

Jane Harvey’s Christmas tale is a delight for her many fans of the residents of Hummingbird House and their inter-related…

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

Trapped in the milky unreality of the fog

cheryl 6 Comments

Trapped in the milky unreality of the fog, Millie’s new love met its first challenge. It had been an adventure…

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

She discovered the love letters by chance

November 13, 2023 cheryl 3 Comments

To explain: On occasion, when the brain isn’t sparking, I put the prompt into ChatGPT and ask for ideas –…

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

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

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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

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