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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

I can't recommend this book highly enough. Great to know it's doing so well.

Yay! Writer's block and brain fug (apparently) zapped into oblivion! Well, zapped may be putting it a little strongly. Given a good shove. Right, what's been going on here? Blimey - you lot have been busy! #BookSky #Books #writingcommunity

Today's Pick is celticman's brilliant account of a family funeral with a twist. Please do share! www.abctales.com/story/celtic...

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Reminder... Of our new Summer Event the Frazzled Lit Short Story Award 2025. open.substack.com/pub/authorjm... Shares and comments appreciated!

Please share and follow this. The Bee. A home for working class readers and writers. 👇👇👇👇

Road Song Books (UK) is looking for novellas and narrative non-fiction (between 10,000 -12,000 words). Visit roadsongbooks.com/contact-us/

Hello again! Life's been a bit weird recently, hence the absence. But I'm back writing, and my website www.janeayrie.com is now on line! Still very much a work in progress, but there's a couple of blog pieces and some short stories to give an idea of what I'm about. Everyone welcome!

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books #writingcommunity Day 19

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books #writingcommunity Day 18

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books #writingcommunity Day 17

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books #writingcommunity Day 16

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books #writingcommunity Day 15

And so say all of us.

Yes indeed. #writingcommunity

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books #writingcommunity Day 14

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books #writingcommunity Day 13

We find many reasons for not writing. Few as good as these. #writingcommunity

This may be the most useful bit of vocabulary I have ever learned.

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books #writingcommunity Day 12

Congratulations to Rachel Deering! Do check out this amazing poet's work.

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books #writingcommunity Day 11

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books #writingcommunity Day 10

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books Day 9

I am in disgrace. I threw up on my human's coat and when she took it to the dry cleaners they charged an extra ten quid because it had cat hair on it, even though this was its first time out of the bag since the last cleaning. Here I will cower, until the human feels guilty and offers me Dreamies.

I have spent many a happy hour (in both senses) at the Flamingo Hotel. Greatly recommended.

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books Day 8

Returned to my WIP for a final drafting. Found that, in my absence, someone has mysteriously added unnecessary words, descriptions that don't work and dialogue that ChatGPT would be ashamed of. Is this my own personal Gremlin, or is she/he doing the rounds? #writingcommunity #writers

Jane Ayrie‬ ‪@janeayrie.bsky.social‬ · 1d Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #BookSky #BookChallenge #Books Day 7

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