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Short story writer, delinquent poetry reader. Ballerini Book Press, Fictive Dream, The Lonely Press, Confingo, Fragmented Voices, Structo, Nightjar Press, BBSS18 Salt Publishing, Exacting Clam
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@polyscribe70.bsky.socialI should thank you, Sarah - you've a real gift for opening a story up. I love the voice in Jo Lloyd's stories too, and Bernard MacLaverty's wonderful way with character and narrative. Hope you'll be on the mend soon!
@polyscribe70.bsky.socialA real pleasure, Laura - I could just see Mom tottering about on her stilts!
@polyscribe70.bsky.socialA joy to read this finely chosen selection from @scturnerfiction.bsky.social. Reading Sarah's insights you can see why there's such depth and acuity in her own stories. Am now inspired to revisit Sillitoe and finally get round to Claire Keegan!
@polyscribe70.bsky.socialWishing you swift healing, Sarah.
@polyscribe70.bsky.socialHappy birthday, Sherry!
@polyscribe70.bsky.socialA joy to read - thank you!
@polyscribe70.bsky.socialWonderful, Sarah - fascinated to see what you choose!
@polyscribe70.bsky.socialMe too. alas...
@polyscribe70.bsky.socialI completely agree, Alison. I can't understand why an organisation like the BBC keeps turning away from its core audience. It's profligate.
@polyscribe70.bsky.socialA first class presenter, utterly current material, wide-ranging, humane and informative. And once it's gone it's gone...
@polyscribe70.bsky.socialIndeed, rare skills, and can challenge too, when needed.
@polyscribe70.bsky.socialWinifred Robinson, one of the most accomplished broadcasters of any network, custodian of valuable, cutting edge content - good God...
@eilzabethgaskellsh.bsky.socialReposted by @polyscribe70.bsky.socialWhat happens when a young woman arrives in Salem during the 1692 witch trials? Join author @livimichael.bsky.social for Myth v Reality in Lois the Witch and Other Tales, exploring Elizabeth Gaskell’s haunting novella, the events behind it and other witch stories. 🎟️ Book tickets tinyurl.com/Loiswitch
@polyscribe70.bsky.socialOh wonderful, thank you! I thought you must know one another.
@polyscribe70.bsky.social'It is entirely possible, I believe, to reverse Auden's dictum that "art is born out of humiliation". From Robert Robertson's preface to 'Mortification - Writer's Stories of their Public Shame'.
@polyscribe70.bsky.social@eilzabethgaskellsh.bsky.social Thanks for following. You probably know about it, but if not I'd recommend Elizabeth and Ruth by @livimichael.bsky.social. I loved it, felt I learned a great deal about Elizabeth Gaskell's life and times, and feel sure others would too.
@polyscribe70.bsky.socialFantastic collection!
@polyscribe70.bsky.socialMe too, Jacqui. At the Seurat I could my heart and pulse slow, just through gazing at the paintings in that quiet atmosphere. Such and antidote to things external.
@polyscribe70.bsky.socialAbsolutely - I've been really impressed with their exhibitions this year. Such a calm place to visit too.
@polyscribe70.bsky.socialThanks for the prompt Jacqui, was just thinking I should go!