Earlier this month I was very pleased to have a story published at the Mechanics' Institute Review's online home, MIROnline. I started out intending it to be a funny story, but evidently I have deep-seated feelings about children's parties, and it rapidly turned dark! You can read Piñata here. This is the second time I've had … Continue reading Piñata – Short Fiction by Chloe Turner
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So long since I wrote on this, I think a few moths flew out when I opened the page! Moved house and life took over, sorry. Happy New Year. I hope 2018 has started happily and constructively for you. I'm doing 'Dry Fortnight' (I'm a realist), so mine has been marked by persistent grumpiness and … Continue reading Starting out: tips for new writing friends
It seemed like a happy coincidence that the first day of my holiday in Pembrokeshire coincided with Caught By the River, part of the Teifi Festival in Cardigan, a celebration of "Music, Literature, Nature, Food, Beer and Good Times" (ie almost everything worth celebrating). It was held at Pizza Tipi , outpost of Fforest which, if … Continue reading Caught By The River
As is the case for so many of us, my writing time is restricted and haphazard (in my case due to having three small, loud children), so I use submission opportunities to force me to make the most of what time I do have. The deadlines given by competitions and magazine reading periods help me to … Continue reading Through the Submission Window
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