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Jane Ayrie @janeayrie.bsky.social · 1d

Tomorrow is the sixteenth anniversary of my Dad's death. In one the universe's nicer moments, a beautiful and thoughtful poem about the joy memories can bring is ABCtales.com Pick of the Day. Thank you to the poet, Makis, for making me smile.

ABCtales @abctales.bsky.social · 1d

Thoughtful, wistful and delicately expressed: Makis's #poem Afterwards is our Social Media pick of the day. Please could fellow ABC-Talers share it on their social media, if they like it too.
www.abctales.com/story/makis/...

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Jane Ayrie @janeayrie.bsky.social · 4d

Don't let's gush over the king's transfer of his brother from one posh house to another. Rather, ask why it took so long, why VAWG is still endemic, and why survivors like Virginia Giuffre still have to go through seven shedloads of shit to get their voices heard #VAWG #writing #writingcommunity

Jane Ayrie @janeayrie.bsky.social · 5d

Brilliant news. Congratulations.

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Jane Ayrie @janeayrie.bsky.social · 5d

This is a piece I wrote some time ago on ABCTales.com, about the shock and grief I felt when my daughter had her first tonic clonic epileptic seizure: tinyurl.com/3sb4mv6y. 12 years later, prejudice around epilepsy still appals me. Please take a moment to read #epilepsyawareness #writing #amwriting

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If I told you I have epilepsy… how would you react? Would you treat me differently at work? Would you pull away in a relationship? Would you avoid the topic with friends? Too many people with...

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Jane Ayrie @janeayrie.bsky.social · 9d

When I grow up, I want to be someone who can remember how to change the clock on the oven without having to read the pigging instructions, again.

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Rachel Deering @racheldeering.bsky.social · 29d

ABCtales is a brilliant, friendly writing site. Take a look and also give them a follow. There’s a Pick of the Day from writing on the site every day - great poems and stories. @abctales.bsky.social

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Jane Ayrie @janeayrie.bsky.social · 15d

I'm normally a bit Romance-Averse, but the meticulously researched and beautifully written English Garden series is a joy to read. (And honestly, it takes a lot to melt this hardened old heart.) #writing #amwriting #writingcommunity

Sara Sartagne @sarasartagne.bsky.social · 17d

Hello everyone! Today’s my birthday and if you really WANTED to give me a present, you could buy the first book in my English Garden Romance series which is currently on Amazon at a RIDICULOUSLY low price. Help me enjoy my day, if you would be so kind…
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The Garden Plot: A small town, enemies to lovers romance (Book 1 of the English Garden Romance series) eBook : Sartagne, Sara: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

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Jane Ayrie @janeayrie.bsky.social · 15d

Thank you for reading. I'm fortunate I can get by without the meds, if they become more trouble than they're worth, but I'm so aware that this isn't the case for so many others.

'Punching down' seems to be the go-to reaction at the moment. It terrifies me.

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Jane Ayrie @janeayrie.bsky.social · 16d

October's Blog now up on the website! My cat is ecstatic to be advertising a rant about the treatment of people with mental health conditions, boots as storage, and emergency tissue supplies. To look as happy as she does, follow this link! www.janeayrie.com/blog
#writing#amwriting#writingcommunity

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Jane Ayrie @janeayrie.bsky.social · 18d

If the genie is offering four for the price of three on wishes, here's my list.
#writing #amwriting #writingcommunity

R.S. Russo @r-s-russo.bsky.social · 19d

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Jane Ayrie @janeayrie.bsky.social · 21d

Brilliant. Once I actually did chuck a wet tea-towel over an igniting chip pan, before my mother could carry out her plan to manhandle it to the sink and incinerate us all. Thank you, Public Information Broadcasts!

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Jane Ayrie @janeayrie.bsky.social · 22d

An amazing Pick of the Day from ABC Tales. Worth however long it takes of your time.

ABCtales @abctales.bsky.social · 22d

Vera Clark's 'Clavicembalo col piane e forte'

Horrific, gripping and as vivid an account of spousal abuse as ever I will read, I'm sure. Very fine writing, indeed, and that's why it's today's Pick of the Day.

www.abctales.com/story/veracl...

Please share on your social media, fellow ABCTalers.

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Jane Ayrie @janeayrie.bsky.social · 24d

"You fantasy/SF writers don't have to do proper research. You just make stuff up." Yes. Of course. Just give me a minute to invent a couple of planets and a Dark Realm, and check they don't share a name with a litigious billionaire's mansion or kid.
#writing #amwriting #writingcommunity

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Jane Ayrie @janeayrie.bsky.social · 24d

What gorgeous eyes!

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Jane Ayrie @janeayrie.bsky.social · 26d

After a period of dodgy physical and mental health, finally plucked up the courage to go back to the [expletive deleted] novel. Pleasantly surprised to find it's not QUITE as [expletive deleted] bad as I feared. Onwards and upwards.

#writing #amwriting #writingcommunity

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Jane Ayrie @janeayrie.bsky.social · 29d

Reaching out to the fellow scribbler whose writer's block has reached the point of throwing away the office furniture in despair. I feel your pain. Unless you've landed a big fat contract with a major publisher and can afford to get all new stuff. In which case, well done, no need to gloat.

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Jane Ayrie @janeayrie.bsky.social · Aug 1

Happy Yorkshire Day!
And my August newsletter is out today - sign up at www.janeayrie.com . Lots of blogs and stories available too!
Lovely rose picture by Sharon Mollerus: tinyurl.com/2e8kbs77
#writing #amwriting #writingcommunity

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Jane Ayrie @janeayrie.bsky.social · Jul 29

He's an incredibly complex person, problematic in some ways, but just an amazing thinker and writer. I am full of admiration for you reading him in English if it's not your first language. It's challenging enough for a native speaker!

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Jane Ayrie @janeayrie.bsky.social · Jul 29

Samuel R Delany. Could never write like him, but can dream.

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Jane Ayrie @janeayrie.bsky.social · Jul 29

The title tells you all you need to know: 'There's A Guy Works Down The Chip Shop Swears He's Engels'. Brilliant comedy from ABCtales writer Turlough.

ABCtales @abctales.bsky.social · Jul 28

Today's Pick of the Day, is Turlough's very #funny slice of North Bulgarian life "There's A Guy Works Down The Chip Shop Swears He's Engels". (Top Marx for the title, BTW).
Do please share it on your social media if you like it too.
www.abctales.com/story/turlou...

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Jane Ayrie @janeayrie.bsky.social · Jul 28

Bluesky asked me to verify I'm an adult. They did a face scan. I don't know whether to be glad or sorry they didn't actually tell me what my 'estimated age' is. But apparently I'm an adult. I've often wondered.

#writing #amwriting #writingcommunity

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Jane Ayrie @janeayrie.bsky.social · Jun 30

Seriously? You woke me up for this? Have you seen the temperature? Do your own damn proofreading.

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FinnMackay @finnfox.bsky.social · Jun 26

Andrea Dworkin pointed out the irony of being told men are women's natural protectors, when they are the biggest danger. Whether women are put on a pedestal or a pyre, it's the same old patriarchy. Men & women are not different species, men are not naturally superior to women.

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Jane Ayrie @janeayrie.bsky.social · Jun 28

Some amazing work being done on ABCtales.com at the moment!

ABCtales @abctales.bsky.social · Jun 28

The opening of another of our wonderful WIPs for you today. Brilliant character building and skilfully done unease in a dystopian world. Enjoy, and please do share if you can: www.abctales.com/story/cliffo...

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ABCtales @abctales.bsky.social · Jun 27

Tense, excellent writing, Snake Eyes May Cry by helix888 is our Pick of the Day. Do read and share.
www.abctales.com/story/helix8...

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