Fiction Preview: Special 204
Here’s a look at the fiction that’s inside . . .
The opener
Our opening story is
“As Time Goes By”, by Lynda Franklin. As children, Ruthie and Paul were close. Does getting older really mean growing apart? Find out in this romantic Valentine’s story, illustrated for us by Mandy Dixon.
Suzie can’t stop thinking about a pair of shoes, even though they’re not to her usual taste. It’s time to try something new in
“If The Shoe Fits”, by Patsy Collins.
A grandmother wants to see her grandson putting down roots in our next perceptive short story.
Pocket Novel: The Love Carnival
By
Valentine’s Romance
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Librarian Carrie is startled when, at the tedious Development Forum meeting, her tale of a 17th century love-potion maker sets in motion plans for a week-long celebration of love.
There are battles along the way, everything seems to be getting out of control, and she’s even more startled when love appears to find her in the unlikely guise of dreamy, disorganised activist Bazza…
Perfect size for your handbag
Romance and drama!
Written by Ewan Smith
Fiction Preview: Special 203
The opener
Louisa needs her cousin’s guidance, but in which direction will it take her? Alison Carter’s perceptive short story,
“Of Gentle Persuasion”, is set in 1910 and illustrated by Ruth Blair (above).
A grandfather shares his wartime tales in Diana White’s “Passing It On”. Warmly illustrated by Jim Dewar.
A flash of colour means different things to different people in Della Galton’s
“A Flash Of Red”. With an illustration from Shutterstock (below).
Shutterstock.
Illustration by Pat Gregory.
Peg is wary of Mistress Cooper – some say she’s a witch. When Mistress Cooper saves the life of Peg’s husband, Peg feels compelled to warn her of impending danger.
Campbeltown Courier
P6 pupils from Castlehill Primary School about to set off on their 5K Santa dash.
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