Contemporary Women

relationships

Freedom from the past

by Clare Tanner

Sometimes we have to revisit the past to escape from it

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love affair

Perhaps and the Beautiful Stranger

by Annee Nymas

A short story. Reflections on how the Universe can turn an every day, uphill journey into a trek through unrequited passion and self-doubt...

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bridget jones

reflection

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My Introduction to a New Feminism - A Man's GuideBook

by Sophia Sirius

Discover how harmony and working in cooperation can bring a new sense to Feminism, that includes everyone, women and men to resolve our issues and challenges. As a New Feminism Man, raised with a strong Mother...

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The Tranquillity Project

by Clare Tanner

The price of peace is high in the post-war British zone of 2042. The female government, led by Verity Wood, blames male aggression for the devastating “Final War”, which has resulted in a shrunken world...

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speculative fiction

dystopia

Throwing Clay Shadows

by theaatkinson

Chapter 2 It's 1807 on the Isle of Eigg. Four-year old Maggie believes she has killed her mother by saying bad things and now she won't say a word. It's true that Ma's voice stays in the cottage even though...

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literary fiction

women

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Rattling Bones: Gathering Light

by theaatkinson

Rattling Bones is a collection of short stories with a dark edge. Meant for the chicklit reader who likes her fiction a little dark in places, it has a distinct literary flavor. The ideal reader doesn't mind...

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womens fiction

chicklit

Fergyville Episode 1: The New Plan

by Katina Ferguson

Frank and Catherine are parents worn down by three young children, and life. As they try to come up with a new, more efficient, way of managing their lives, they are met with a series of unforeseen obstacles....

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Secret Language of Crows sample

by theaatkinson

Olivia needs to escape the abusive same-sex relationship she finds herself in. When her father suffers a stroke and requires 24-hour care, she recognizes an opportunity to start fresh. The problem is that she...

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literary fiction

womens fiction

A Journey of Discovery

by Clare Tanner

When a new life bursts upon us, how can we decide what it really means, and how we feel about it? It can take time to realise what we really want out of life.

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life direction

Refugee from the Modern World

by Clare Tanner

The complexities of life in the modern world can be hard to cope with, but also difficult to escape from. Sometimes, we have to go back to basics to realise what is really important in life.

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life-altering decisions

family life

Free Filippa

by Hannah Shilling

Set in Sweden, the story of a woman with a disagreement with the world. She also has, or thinks she has, a heart condition, three boyfriends who seem unaware of the others' existence, a rather too literal belief...

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Charmed Life (sample)

by Susan Wells Bennett

Aging actress Sondra Lane hasn't had a good break since the disco era. Now past sixty, all she has to show for her years in Hollywood are a B-movie credit and a vintage red convertible. With no love and no audience,...

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Jewish

mystery

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Happy Anniversary, Darling

by Clare Tanner

A 25th Wedding Anniversary is a very special occasion. It is especially poignant when the odds have been stacked against you....

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love

Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary

by Clare Tanner

A personal crisis might seem like the end of the world, but sometimes it is a catalyst for change and renewal.

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unusual choices

loss and hope

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Anomaly: Chapter 1

by theaatkinson

The evening starts out alright. J is having drinks at a bar with Molly, there are plenty of women to keep them both company. Sure there are a few heavy drug users hanging around outside, but J is well clean...

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literary fiction

womens fiction

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Perseus & Medusa

by Hannah Shilling

The famous are available for their destruction, This, the contract between congregation and celebrant - and was since the old king ceremonially took the blade at the shortest sun. Is it not the way that they...

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perseus

Oil on Troubled Waters

by Clare Tanner

Communication becomes so hard in the teenage years. Families can fall apart over misunderstandings. If only we could all learn to listen to each other.

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troubled relationships

fathers and sons