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The Congress of Rough Writers Flash Fiction Anthology Vol I

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Lady By The River: Stories of Perseverance

Heart Whispers: A Poetry Anthology

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Tag Archives: Family Memoirs
In The Joy And Memorial For A Friend
I tried, but I cannot write another thing until this man who meant so much to me is heard: a man called John who has left this earth for a better place but who gave my heart a safe place … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Family Memoirs, Sweet Robin
Tagged English Robin, Family Life, Family Memoirs, Friendship, God, Grief, joy, King Henry VIII, loss, Muse, Nature & Wildlife, writing
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We Will Remember Them
Today is Armistice Day which, on this 11th November, marks the 100th anniversary of the start of World War One. Today in London, a young cadet will plant the last in a sea of ceramic poppies in the grounds of … Continue reading
A Birthday, A Star Sign And Flash Fiction
It was my birthday last Wednesday but the celebrations started off the weekend before sitting on Brighton Beach watching the sun set whilst sipping a glass or two of Prosecco with my lovely people. On the day, I was treated … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Flash Fiction
Tagged Birthday, cats, Family Life, Family Memoirs, Flash fiction, Photos of Cats, Pregnancy, Star Signs, Tea, Tea Rooms, Virgo, Zodiac
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True Calling: Flash Fiction at Carrot Ranch
Blogging and writing is full of adventure isn’t it? You just never know where it might lead. For instance, until recently I had no idea what flash fiction was, but since I started taking part in a few challenges here … Continue reading
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Tagged Creative writing, Family History, Family Memoirs, Flash fiction, Grandmothers, writing
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