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Blog posts for readers & writers

Mrs Coby knocked on the door

July 3, 2024 cheryl 1 Comment

Mrs Coby knocked on the door is a writing prompt from my current work in progress, as yet untitled. The…

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

The Bookbinder of Jericho Pip Williams

July 1, 2024 cheryl

The Bookbinder of Jericho by Pip Williams is my book of the month for June 2024. What a joy! Polished…

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A desultory fan shifted the hot air side to side

June 30, 2024 cheryl 1 Comment

A desultory fan shifted the hot air side to side is a writing prompt from my current work in progress,…

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She was last here five years ago

June 28, 2024 cheryl 1 Comment

She was last here five years ago is a writing prompt from my current work in progress, as yet untitled.…

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Nothing breaks the serenity of the water

June 26, 2024 cheryl 2 Comments

‘Nothing breaks the serenity of the water’ is a writing prompt from my current work in progress, as yet untitled.…

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He is hesitant

June 23, 2024 cheryl 3 Comments

‘He is hesitant’ is a writing prompt from Cheryl’s current work in progress, as yet untitled. Readers of River Witch…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, Writing prompts Filed under: cherylswritingprompt, Fantasy, historical fiction, romance, writing prompts

A Night in the Lonesome October Roger Zelazny

June 11, 2024 cheryl

My husband is a long time avid Sci Fi fan and we have quite a collection on the bookshelves accumulated…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: book reviews, Fantasy, magic, magical realism, science fiction, SFF

The poet was having a bad day

June 1, 2024 cheryl

The poet was having a bad day. And a worse night. There was no poetry left. He couldn’t find a…

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On Chesil Beach Ian McEwan

May 29, 2024 cheryl

I was recently introduced to Ian McEwan’s books by a recommendation for Atonement, which I loved. So, on more recommendations,…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: books, historical fiction, romance, women's fiction, writing

A conversation between the walls of a house

May 25, 2024 cheryl 6 Comments

‘Rising damp?’‘I don’t think rising damp works this quickly.’‘Your skirting board is getting wet.’‘You should see yours.’‘Hmm.’ ‘Where’s the family?’‘Out.…

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