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Blog posts for readers & writers

I sit on a window ledge …

June 15, 2023 cheryl 2 Comments

I sit on a window ledge, high up in the tower. Behind me is the room I’m to spend the…

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

Cat under an old moon: picture prompt

June 14, 2023 cheryl 1 Comment

An old moon hinted at the winter dawn, its soft white luminescence sufficient for the cat to see by. Well,…

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

The Ransom for Ruth Reed KT McGivens

June 13, 2023 cheryl

In the manner of Miss Marple, but younger, and more upper class, journalist Katie Porter bends her crime-solving skills to…

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Posted in: Book reviews Filed under: book reviews, mysteries

Guest Dream Run: Use these three words

cheryl 4 Comments

‘She will be our guest.’ Issy dared lift her gaze a fraction to view the elfin king. He sat on…

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

The honeymoon was over

June 12, 2023 cheryl 4 Comments

Her best friend hissed at her for days before the wedding. ‘Why are you marrying him?’ ‘He’s not a nice…

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

It’s the first day in the new job and

June 10, 2023 cheryl 4 Comments

It’s the first day in the new job and Marian is rushing to be on time. She left home when…

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Four guidelines for effective use of research in your novel

June 9, 2023 cheryl 2 Comments

What this post is and is not Four guidelines for effective use of research in your novel is not concerned…

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Posted in: Writing tips Filed under: authors, editing, research, research in fiction, writer, writing, writing characters

Cream Tender Potential: use these three words

June 8, 2023 cheryl 2 Comments

‘Ow, that’s tender.’ Joshua brushed aside his mother’s caring hand laid on the bump on his forehead. ‘Sorry, sweetheart. I’ll…

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When the bird sang

June 7, 2023 cheryl 3 Comments

Father brought the clock back from the war. He’d found it in a bombed-out village in France, the only intact…

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The flowers faced east

June 6, 2023 cheryl 4 Comments

Lucy knew her flowers. As a florist, it was pretty important. She knew which blooms were in season when, which…

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

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