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Tag: historical fiction

It has been too long

July 5, 2024 cheryl 1 Comment

It has been too long is a writing prompt from my current work in progress, as yet untitled. The section…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 figure from childhood memory

April 29, 2024 cheryl 6 Comments

From workshop writing prompt, and a true story. My memory is vivid after more than 65 years. A large woman,…

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

Extract from The Past can Wait

April 8, 2024 cheryl

To tempt your appetites! THERE’S TOO MUCH TIME TO think on a train, and then a bus. Normally, Arthur takes…

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Posted in: For the readers among us Filed under: 1950s, Australia, Australia 20th centu, historical fiction, historicalromance, romance, women's fiction

The Boy at the top of the Mountain John Boyne

March 30, 2024 cheryl

A more characteristic Boyne than Echo Chamber, this brilliant book is a different take on World War 2 and Hitler.…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: book reviews, historical fiction, john boyne

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