Author Archives: J. S. Collyer

New Short Story – ‘The Visitor’

Posted on March 27, 2020

Good afternoon, good folks. First, another quick check-in. How are we all doing? Thinking of anyone and everyone at this peculiar and unsettling time. Just remember, wash your hands, stick to the rules, check in on ALL friends and relatives, … Continue reading →

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Sending Virtual Hugs

Posted on March 22, 2020

I thought this would be a good opportunity to check in with everyone, albeit from my usual seat in my usual ‘office’ (the living room) with my usual (typically unproductive) coworker. It’s true that a writer’s time is often spent … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas! All Ye Faithful – full story

Posted on December 25, 2019

A most wonderful, merry, fizzy, chocolatey, indulgent and love-filled day to you all! Keeping in the spirit of giving and indulgence, please find the full story of my Christmas Romance/Mystery novella All Ye Faithful, below. I’ve been posting it in … Continue reading →

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Twelve Drummers Drumming – All Ye Faithful, Part 12

Posted on December 24, 2019

Will James have a Happy New Year? All Ye Faithful, final part, Part 12 below. Thank you all for journeying with me. Merry reading and Merry Chirstmas! (Find out what I’m wittering about by reading my intro post) **Please note, … Continue reading →

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Eleven Pipers Piping – All Ye Faithful, Part 11

Posted on December 23, 2019

James finds answers. All Ye Faithful Part 11 below. I shall post all 12 parts over the next 12 days, the conclusion on Christmas Eve. Merry reading, all! (Find out what I’m wittering about by reading my intro post) **Please … Continue reading →

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Ten Lords A-Leaping – All Ye Faithful, Part 10

Posted on December 22, 2019

James wants to believe. All Ye Faithful Part 10 below. I shall post all 12 parts over the next 12 days, the conclusion on Christmas Eve. Merry reading, all! (Find out what I’m wittering about by reading my intro post) … Continue reading →

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Nine Ladies Dancing – All Ye Faithful, Part 9

Posted on December 21, 2019

James faces up to what he’s done. All Ye Faithful Part 9 below. I shall post all 12 parts over the next 12 days, the conclusion on Christmas Eve. Merry reading, all! (Find out what I’m wittering about by reading … Continue reading →

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Eight Maids A-Milking, All Ye Faithful, Part 8

Posted on December 20, 2019

Conflict & consequences. All Ye Faithful Part 8 below. I shall post all 12 parts over the next 12 days, the conclusion on Christmas Eve. Merry reading, all! (Find out what I’m wittering about by reading my intro post) **Please … Continue reading →

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Seven Swans A-Swimming – All Ye Faithful, Part 7

Posted on December 19, 2019

The plot thickens. All Ye Faithful Part 7 below. I shall post all 12 parts over the next 12 days, the conclusion on Christmas Eve. Merry reading, all! (Find out what I’m wittering about by reading my intro post) **Please … Continue reading →

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Six Geese A-Laying – All Ye Faithful, Part 6

Posted on December 18, 2019

Merry Christmas, James. All Ye Faithful Part 6 below. I shall post all 12 parts over the next 12 days, the conclusion on Christmas Eve. Merry reading, all! (Find out what I’m wittering about by reading my intro post) **Please … Continue reading →

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