Fiction Sneak Peek: January 30 Issue, 2021
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“Go Your Own Way”. It’s over two years since Fran’s divorce, and her stepmother, Esther, feels it’s time Fran got back out there – but Fran feels she can do without Esther’s ‘help’. Family ties and romance both feature in this gentle story, with a perceptive illustration by Ruth Blair (above).
We’re
“Stuck In A Hole” in our next short story by Nicola Martin. After falling through the floorboards on the first day of her new career, Sonia has plenty of time to consider whether she’s made the right move. With a fun illustration by Sarah Holliday.
Fiction Sneak Peek: January 23, 2021 Issue
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Our Opening story this week is “Doctor’s Orders”, by Katie Ashmore. Set in the 1870s, an intriguing case requires Inspector John Mountson to work together with lady Doctor, Ellen Fordsby. With an atmospheric illustration by Jim Dewar (above).
“Fred And Ginger” by Christine Bryant is next. Olivia’s new cat and her young neighbour, Fred Bunting, both have the happy knack of bringing people together! Martin Baines’ cheerful illustration is just the ticket for this feel-good story.
An American couple are in Scotland on a voyage of discovery – the only drawback, unsurprisingly, being the weather! “Back To Your Roots” is by Alison Carter.
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).
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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.
Fiction Sneak Peek: January 16, 2021 Issue
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Our opening story this week is
“A Word Of Advice”, set in 1849. Dinah thinks romance has passed her by, but her sentimental aunt helps her see things differently. Written by Alison Carter, our opener is warmly illustrated by David Young.
“The Cat’s Out Of The Bag” is our next short story. When Linda’s husband leaves after forty years, her sadness manifests itself in an unusual way. Eirin Thompson’s short story is thoughtfully illustrated by Ruth Blair.
We have a debut author next. In
“It’s Now Or Never”, by Writer Of The Week Christina Collins, a young couple decide it’s time to make their dream a reality. With a sweet illustration by Sarah Holliday.
Fiction Preview: Special 202
The opener
A holiday is just the break Sophie needs – even if she has no idea how to actually ski! Moira Gee’s uplifting
“Skipping The Slopes” welcomes you to a brand new Special, and is illustrated by Mandy Dixon.
A young woman finds comfort in our poignant next story,
“Beacons Of Hope”, by Frances Powell. With an illustration from the Shutterstock picture library.
A boy finds his calling in our next story, “Dogs Aloud”, by Helen Yendall, 2000. With a sweet illustration by Martin Baines.
You can tell a lot about a man by his choice of footwear – or can you?! Find out in Yvonne Ayres’ light-hearted story,