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Red Wine Writer and aspiring author. I have had short stories and poems published but am hoping to find an agent who will see potential in my novel. Fingers crossed…
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My February list of books read - last February’s list was 12 rather than 8 but I was working half of the hours. The day job and real life do get in the way of reading and writing time! ☺️📖✍️ #booklover #joanneharris #matthaigauthor #markedwardsauthor #aliceloxtoneighteen

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Who can resist those faces? #dogs #bordercollies #bordercollie #furryfriends

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I just got my entries submitted in time! I made it onto the November shortlist - here’s hoping that I can repeat that feat… wish me luck 🤞🤞🤞 #writingcommunity #WritingJourney #novelwriter #iamwriting #flashfiction #shortstorywriter

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Trying to edit the novel with two collies play fighting at my feet was never going to be easy… #writingcommunity #writingjournal #writingjourney #novelwriter

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Writing inspiration can come from anywhere - an abandoned railway bridge conjures up a ghost train. and as I was walking by the river I heard very heavy footsteps running towards me, except it was actually a swan trying to land! #writer #writingcommunity #shortstorywriter #flashfiction #author

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Look what came in the post today - my copy of BANGLEMAG! It’s always a thrill to see my writing in print - thank you @estella_rua_writer and @banglemag! #flashfiction #iamwriting #writingcommunity #WritingJourney

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Another Success Story: Past Cranked Anvil Prize Winner Publishes Short Story Collection. crankedanvil.co.uk/2025/02/16/a... Congratulations Hannah Retallick! #WritingCommunity #amwriting #flashfiction #shortstory #wip

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Not only is my flash fiction story The Birthday Tea published in this exciting new magazine, but I was very excited to see my name listed as a contributor! @estella_rua_writer @banglemag #flashfiction #flipbook #iamwriting #writers

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A new piece of #microfiction published on our website today. ALMOST by Fiona Dignan. Please Read. Enjoy. Share. crankedanvil.co.uk/2025/02/13/a... #WritingCommunity #amwriting #flashfiction

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A tiny poem to remind us that spring is getting closer every day 🌼🌹🌼 #writingcommunity #WritingJourney #author #writerslife #shortstorywriter #poets

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After trying out my poem on my writing group last night I have submitted it to a competition to win a signed proof of Vianne - wish me luck! #joanneharris #vianne #chocolat #chocolate #poetry

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Who can resist a quirky planter? Not me 😄 #ceramicplanter #crocus #iris #springbulbs

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I didn’t make the top two, but I made it onto the shortlist! Congratulations to the worthy winners 👏 @crankedanvil #writingcommunity #writingcompetitions #writingjourney #flashfiction

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Scholarship opportunity for crime writers 📣 Our Breakthrough Scholarship for Crime & Thriller Writers of Colour will enable a writer of colour with limited financial means to join our Writing Crime & Thrillers – Advanced course! Apply by 16 Feb:

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I haven’t done much drawing since the 80s - as you can tell by this picture, copied from an album cover. I’m thinking of having another go… #drawing #albumcover #sketches

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I’m very proud to say that my flash fiction on the theme of Easter feast is going to be published in this exciting new magazine! @estella_rua_writer @banglemag #flashfiction #culture #flipbook #magazines

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My latest purchase - I’m starting to buy more debuts and indie authors. Has anyone read this? #colinwalsh #booksbooksbooks #booksbooksandmorebooks

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The first book list of the year! Do you have any favourites amongst them? #booksbooksbooks #booksbooksandmorebooks #isabelallende #joanneharris #markedwards #tracychevalier #rosygee

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Only a true reader can fully understand the joy of new, empty bookcases! And moving some of the books upstairs leaves space on the shelves downstairs for…more books 📚 📚📚 #booklover ##booksbooksbooks #booksbooksandmorebooks #bookshelves

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The last of the Christmas money has been spent… #books #crownjewels #aliceloxton #elifshafak

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A lovely email from Cranked Anvil who have published another of my tiny tales on their website - I am especially chuffed that they have referred to me as an author! Here’s the link if you’d like to read it. crankedanvil.co.uk/2025/01/11/m... #writingcommunity #flashfiction #shortstorywriter

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The garden was covered with frost this morning - beautiful! #wintergarden #frostymorning #winter

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Very excited - this is the first time I’ve made the long list with Cranked Anvil! #writer #writingcommunity #writingjourney #writingcompetitions

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And the total number of books read in 2024 is … 151! Rosy Gee’s book wasn’t quite finished in time but will top the list for January 2025. #booklover #booksbooksbooks #booksbooksandmorebooks #bookworm

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Happy New Year everyone! Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2025, and a productive year for all writers ✍️✍️✍️ #writingcommunity #WritingJourney #author #writerslife #shortstorywriter #WritingJournal

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In the last two days I have entered four short stories to Flash 500, four flash pieces to Cranked Anvil and another flash piece to The Writing Magazine. I really ought to concentrate on the novel…😄 #writingcommunity #WritingJourney #author #writerslife #shortstorywriter

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The book token was never going to stay long in my purse - Joanne Harris was waiting for me in Bookmark. And I didn’t realise until I got home that I had colour coordinated my charity shop haul! #booksbooksbooks #bookworm #booksbooksandmorebooks #bookmarkspalding #suerydercharity

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This year’s Christmas books - the signed Ann Cleeves is waiting for me in York and will be picked up when I next visit. And the book token will soon be spent at our local independent bookshop… #booksbooksbooks #booksbooksandmorebooks #bookworms #joanneharris #anncleeves #tracychevalier

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Christmas Eve sunset last night. Merry Christmas everybody! #christmas #sunset

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It’s not Christmas without a good old fashioned murder! #bookworm #christmasbooks #crimebooks #adamoncrieff

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Fort a festive tale, you can’t beat the queen of cosy Christmas, Trisha Ashley. Highly recommended. #bookworm #booksbooksbooks #christmasbooks

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The Christmas films we have watched so far - we have plenty more to look forward to… #christmas #christmasfilms

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No writing done today but I was still being creative. These snowmen might not come to life but we thought they deserved to be brightened up a bit ☃️☃️. I was also thinking about a new ghost story I’m itching to start. #writingcommunity #writerslife #WritingJournal #shortstorywriter #ghoststory

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