John
@jwhxxx
A cyclist who likes to write. Published stories can be seen at http://JohnHolmesWriter.com
Delighted to feature on today’s @Paragraphplanet It a great site - have a look and have a go.
I've been running Paragraph Planet for almost 17 years, if anyone wants to share the post below, I'd be very grateful >>
Who fancies a #writing challenge? Write a story in just 75 words - exactly 75 words - for the chance to be published on Paragraph Planet’s home page. One has been featured every day since 2008. paragraphplanet.com/submission.php #writingcommunity Pls RT to other #writers
Every morning, she is there, sitting on the old, rusting clifftop bench, staring out at the ocean—"Poor Substitute" by John Holmes in case you missed it fiveminutelit.com/poor-substitute
Suddenly I realise I’m not alone. I hadn’t noticed anyone approach. I nervously turn, ready to move. —"Maybe." by John Holmes, Fall Contest 2024 "Flirt" Finalist fiveminutelit.com/maybe
(2/2) @SJPfiction Kate Hogan, Cilla Moss and @MarianJMyers
Delighted to see another story of mine in the People’s Friend Special.
Yay! There's a Special out tomorrow too! There are stories by Alison Carter, Sally Waterbury, @KeithHavers Hayley Johnson-Mack, Jacqui Cooper, Julie Silcox @nmartinwriter Ros McKenna, @SJPfiction Gwen Rollinson @TeresaAshby @TheSicilianMama
(2/2) Claire Gallagher @lilysslave John Holmes Charmaine Fletcher and @ABBK1
Sitting on the cliffside bench, I watch the sun slide below the horizon. —"Maybe." by @jwhxxx, Fall Contest 2024 "Flirt" Finalist fiveminutelit.com/maybe
Thanks Fusilli Writing… honoured!
fusilliwriting.com/blog/ We have a winner for competition 19! John has been sent his £30, and shortlisted entry fees have been refunded. Those opting for feedback will be sent this within the week. Comp 20 now open. #creativewriting #microfiction #writingcommunity #flashfiction
fusilliwriting.com/blog/ We have our shortlist for competition 19! Well done all. Our winner will be announced soon. In no particular order... John Holmes Gary Finnegan Dan McQuain Dart Humeston Nicki Nance Jo Riglar #writingcommunity #flashfiction #microfiction #creativewriting
Tomorrow is our favourite day...well apart from a Friday! Our new issue is out tomorrow and we have brilliant stories by Kerry Mayo, John Holmes @ThompsonEirin Amanda Quinn, Fiona Thomson @lilysslave and Moira Gee.
Sunderland Grandmother’s Mission: New Children’s Book to Raise Allergy Awareness sunderlandmagazine.com/sunderland-gra… via @newcastle_mag
Quickening my pace, I continue walking nervously forward, defence strategies established, swimming not yet ruled out. —"No Turning Back" by @jwhxxx in case you missed it fiveminutelit.com/no-turning-back
(2/) and more stories by Ros McKenna, Esther Clark @lilysslave John Holmes @AudBrooksWriter and Katie Ashmore!
Always happy to see my stories appearing in @TheFriendMag This one has a little at the end!
Always look forward to @paragraphplanet even when looking backwards. Thanks for publishing.
Delighted to see that my 75 worder has been selected today. Thanks @paragraphplanet
"The Bridge of Eternal Love" by John Holmes @jwhxxx is today's 75-word #story on Paragraph Planet paragraphplanet.com #writingcommunity #amwriting
What a day! My debut book came out this morning and I am grateful and humbled by the response. I wrote this picture book to raise allergy safety awareness especially for food allergies. The book can be viewed and reviewed on Amazon: amzn.eu/d/3JEAJIi #Amazon via @AmazonUK
A snapshot of what I've been working on with illustrator Amelia Clark-Sutton-my soon to be published picture book raising allergy safety awareness around food. Zeb, Jet and the Ice-Cream Calamity comes with a song and sheet music plus exercises to enjoy such as comic strips.