Tag Archives: German Shepherd

Absence of Death is now an e-book

Posted on October 17, 2025 by ceayr

Vidock (and Sensei) in Absence of Death now available as e-book. As they prepare for battle, Sensei explains: I let Vidock smell the wrapping of our food from Ghillie’s, and ask him if he remembers the place.I hadn’t realised until now … Continue reading →

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Long John – Unicorn Challenge

Posted on April 10, 2025 by ceayr

The Unicorn Challenge. A magical new weekly writing opportunity from her – Jenne Gray – and me.Visit her blog every Friday to see the photo prompt, and post your amazing story in her comments section.Or on your own blog, and … Continue reading →

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At the Door – Unicorn Challenge

Posted on April 4, 2024 by ceayr

The Unicorn Challenge. A magical new weekly writing opportunity from her – Jenne Gray – and me.Visit her blog every Friday to see the photo prompt, and post your amazing story in her comments section.Or on your own blog, and … Continue reading →

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Dog Days – Carrot Ranch

Posted on April 4, 2023 by ceayr

The Carrot Ranch Challenge:In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story inspired by “Desert Dog”. Click here to hear the author read his words: Dog Days The desert stretches for about a thousand miles in every direction.It seems … Continue reading →

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Tears on Glass – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on June 17, 2020 by ceayr

Friday Fictioneers is hosted by the wonderful Rochelle, the undisputed master of what I call Sound Bite Fiction. She sets the weekly challenge, the standard, and the prompt photo. The idea, as always, is to write a story of around … Continue reading →

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Ventriloquist – Friday Fictioneers

Posted on February 26, 2020 by ceayr

Friday Fictioneers is hosted by the wonderful Rochelle, the undisputed master of what I call Sound Bite Fiction. She sets the weekly challenge, the standard, and the prompt photo. The idea, as always, is to write a story of around … Continue reading →

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Doors – Haibun Thinking

Posted on October 28, 2014 by ceayr

AnElephantCant always be active Sometimes he just sits back in his chair as As quick as a snail He tells you a wee tale About a friend of a friend and a friend called Eros AnElephant makes another indiscriminate assault … Continue reading →

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Eros – Haibun Thinking

Posted on April 15, 2014 by ceayr

AnElephantCant always be static He still has a hankering to roam But sitting here in Edinburgh Airport In his mind there’s just one thought In a few hours he will happily be home Waiting for a flight to Nice, AnElephant … Continue reading →

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Treasure – Ligo Haibun Challenge

Posted on October 20, 2013 by ceayr

AnElephantCant hide his tears He can’t remember when he last shed so many What on earth will it take To replace the lovely Nightlake And his favourite of all bloggers sweet Penny The Haibun Ligo Challenge is a weekly event … Continue reading →

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