Jack continued to look for comments and suggestions on his
‘Sci Fi’ story of a man resuscitated many years after he had been drowned.
He explored the relationships, good and bad, with his now
much older family and how the story might come full circle.
He was also looking for ways to present a potentially novel
sized story in an abbreviated form.
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Pete led us to believe we were hearing banter between a young
couple discussing their wedding rehearsal. We then found it was not quite the type
of rehearsal we were expecting.
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Kate gave us two poems.
The first was of a voyage of exploration through the contents
of a handbag in order to retrieve one item from amongst a host of long
forgotten ‘treasures’.
The second explored the possible benefits of common sense
versus a university degree when bringing up a family of children.
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Hilary’s short story was about reluctant car boot sale
browser who was persuaded to purchase a cardboard box full of keepsakes
including a brooch which she immediately pinned to her coat.
Later that day the distraught previous owner recognised the
brooch. The cardboard box and contents were returned and both ladies happy with
the explanation and the outcome.
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Wilma read another chapter from her proposed book on the
history of Blawarthill
Parish Church.
This section concentrated on the Church Choir. As well as
being a religious choir, the group also performed concerts which led to social
life outwith the church.
It allowed them to temporarily escape from everyday chores.
Wilma detailed the ‘dressing up’ for the concerts, the travel logistics and the
setting up of the sound equipment at the venues.
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Joyce worried over the modern meaning of the word ‘celebrity.’
Previously one had to do something outstanding to become a celebrity. It now
appears that via the media a person can become famous for being famous.
Just who are the participants of “I’m a celebrity, get me
out of here.”?
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Next week:- Workshop.
Short Stories for Magazines. Ajay
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