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Book Review: Borrowed Time by Russell Dean @RussDeanWrites

I don’t write book reviews. But this book has helped me change my mind. Read on for more details.
Flash Fiction – Has Anyone Seen Felix?

Time is the enemy for all of us, especially Mr Kingston, who needs to frantically clean his house before time runs out and his visitors arrive. But why the panic?
Blogging Simplified: Adding Images From Your Phone To A WordPress Post

You can now add images to WordPress posts directly from your phone using the Jetpack app, with simple resizing options. Read my posts for all the details.
WordPress: How To Close Comments: What You Need To Know

WordPress has relocated the ‘Discussion’ setting to a more visible and accessible position, simplifying the control of comments and pingbacks. My post outlines where to find the ‘discussion setting’ and when you should consider turning comments off on specific posts.
How To Write Fantastic Stories That Will Impact Readers

After a decade of crafting short stories and flash fiction on my blog, I’ve learned valuable storytelling techniques, which I shared in a guest post. But what helped me write better stories that many readers seem to love? Read on for more details.
True Stories: Confessions Of A Gay Man – Pride

The first Gay Pride march in London in 1972 marked a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history, paving the way for rights and acceptance. Pride events continue to celebrate progress and advocate for equality, but have changed considerably over the years. Have you ever attended a pride event? Share your Pride stories here.
Flash Fiction – Colours Behind The Mask

A difficult choice of lip colour, comfortable purple shoes, a new green dress, and nostalgic gold nail varnish set the stage for an unexpected encounter.
Blogging Simplified: Engagement. Am I Doing It Right?

How do you engage with your readers and other bloggers? Are you taking full advantage of the comments you leave?
Flash Fiction – Life And Death In The City

A man deeply connected to the city loses his job and believes the city needs change. This culminates in drastic action. Can he save the city?
How To Make Categorising And Tagging Blog Posts Powerful

Categorising and tagging your blog posts correctly is one of the most powerful way of getting your blog posts noticed. My post will show you how to add categories and tag words correctly, resulting in more visitors to your blog.