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Tag: women's fiction

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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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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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

She was hungry

May 15, 2024 cheryl 4 Comments

She was hungry – is today’s writing prompt. Interpret widely … love to see what you come up with. Here’s…

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Tea cup and saucer picture prompt

May 4, 2024 cheryl 2 Comments

The garden beds were a tangled mess of weeds with what might have been once planted there struggling through years…

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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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She watched as he ran his fingers along the blade

April 27, 2024 cheryl 1 Comment

It had been his idea to move to the country. ‘Fresh air,’ he said. ‘Good for the kids.’ She’d resisted…

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The yellow-lensed glasses

April 24, 2024 cheryl 2 Comments

The yellow-lensed glasses lifted her mood. In the dank, dark days of January they were her life-saving ‘go to’. First…

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