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Tag: short stories

Writing Prompt: ‘Half the names on the list ….’

December 28, 2022 cheryl 1 Comment

Join in my daily writing prompt! I don’t promise to respond to every one myself, but will try my best!…

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

My review of The Stars Will Guide Us Back Rue Sparks

June 28, 2022 cheryl

My monthly newsletter book reviews can be found on my Reviews of what I’m Reading page. But as I read more than one book…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: #lgbtq, #magicalrealism, #speculative fiction, short stories

All that glitters …

June 24, 2022 cheryl
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All that glitters … is a piece of flash fiction which came out of a writing workshop prompt of ‘and…

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Posted in: For the readers among us Filed under: beach stories, flash fiction, mermaids, short stories

My review of The Stars Will Guide Us Back, Rue Sparks

May 3, 2022 cheryl

My monthly newsletter book reviews can be found on my Reviews of what I’m Reading page. But as I read more than one book…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: LGBTQ, magical realism, short stories, speculative fiction

My review of Tales from the Mountains by Judy Ferrell

February 28, 2022 cheryl
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My monthly newsletter book reviews can be found on my What I’m Reading page. But as I read more than…

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

Free ebook Dragon’s Gift

November 29, 2021 cheryl

To get hold of your free ebook Dragon’s Gift, all you have to do is sign up to my monthly…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, News Filed under: dragons, fairytales, Fantasy, free gift, myths, newsletter, short stories

Goodreads reading challenge problems?

November 25, 2021 cheryl

The Indie Bookshop is now closed – it was a festive season event for end 2021. Thank you to all…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, News Filed under: Christmas, contemporary fiction, fairytales, Fantasy, short stories, women's fiction

Dragon Gift: ten short stories released 16 July 21

July 15, 2021 cheryl

Dragon Gift is a collection of stories with fairytale, myth or fairytale-like themes of varying length and gravity. ‘Lille herself…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, News Filed under: dragons, fairytales, myths, short stories

Stroud Short Stories

March 29, 2021 cheryl

Stroud Short Stories celebrates 10 years this year – many congratulations! This well-respected event is held in May and November…

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Posted in: News Filed under: competitions, short stories, Stroud Short Stories

Six reasons why short story writing is good for you

February 27, 2021 cheryl 9 Comments
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Short story writing isn’t as easy as some people make it look. Early in my writing journey I threw a…

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Posted in: Writing tips Filed under: competitions, resist the urge to explain, short stories, structure

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