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I am an Oxford modern languages graduate and former journalist, now a full-time mother, poet and short story writer. I love reading, writing, swimming, squash, walking, mulled wine, watching television dramas or films and belly dancing.

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Creative Writing CV

Sarah's extensive poetry and short story publications and competition successes.

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1818 Words . sarah_james , add to friends . 16/10/07 . 07:59:59 am . Permalink . Email . 1781 views  17 feedbacks

Why read Sarah's blog?

This short piece should help people find their way round the various categories of my blog so they can get the most of the many posts on offer.

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254 Words . sarah_james , add to friends . 15/10/07 . 08:44:47 pm . Permalink . Email . 1169 views  3 feedbacks

Nine in the house...

I don't think my parents will be inviting guests to stay again...not after the catalogue of things that have gone wrong since we arrived!

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272 Words . sarah_james , add to friends . 30/12/07 . 10:32:29 am . Permalink . Email . 287 views  2 feedbacks

Next to the turkey

Christmas doesn't always go to plan, does it?

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281 Words . sarah_james , add to friends . 24/12/07 . 10:58:11 am . Permalink . Email . 305 views  2 feedbacks

Merry Christmas!

Hi guys, I just made a total elf of myself. Check it out by clicking the link:
http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1686612316

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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29 Words . sarah_james , add to friends . 22/12/07 . 03:09:49 pm . Permalink . Email . 211 views  7 feedbacks

You've got to laugh!

A lot of proverbs/cliches sprung to mind this week after what was really just a silly, stupid mistake!

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446 Words . sarah_james , add to friends . 18/12/07 . 01:02:10 pm . Permalink . Email . 267 views  2 feedbacks

Webs of Wonder

Another writelink Yule Sing Me One Song entry: whatever our race or religion, there is one thing we can all have faith in this Christmas.

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134 Words . sarah_james , add to friends . 10/12/07 . 10:07:24 am . Permalink . Email . 265 views  Send feedback

As One

An entry for the writelink Yule Sing Me One Song contest about how Christmas should be celebrated across the globe.

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179 Words . sarah_james , add to friends . 09/12/07 . 02:07:55 pm . Permalink . Email . 286 views  1 feedback

Does all practice makes perfect?

A little while ago someone put a poll up on the main writelink forums. It asked something like would people rather be paid for a story published in a popular woman's magazine or be unpaid but published in a literary magazine?

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605 Words . sarah_james , add to friends . 08/12/07 . 12:13:55 pm . Permalink . Email . 262 views  1 feedback

I spoke too soon!

Yes, I did tempt tempt fate by blogging about my son being a sheep (not a train, thank goodnesss) in his school nativity play!

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140 Words . sarah_james , add to friends . 07/12/07 . 04:47:36 pm . Permalink . Email . 249 views  2 feedbacks

At least my son isn't a train!

Oh, the joys of being a parent in the run-up to Christmas! If it isn't cards and negotiating Santa's shopping list then it's nativity costumes and Christmas parties.

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225 Words . sarah_james , add to friends . 06/12/07 . 11:14:23 am . Permalink . Email . 260 views  6 feedbacks

Yule Sing Me One Song - but it's gonna be hoarse!

I started work on a couple of entries for the writelink Christmas song competition a while back. To say it's not going well would be an understatement!

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298 Words . sarah_james , add to friends . 05/12/07 . 11:06:03 am . Permalink . Email . 248 views  3 feedbacks

First Choice

This piece is as much a puzzle as a piece of flash fiction, though it was inspired by the message for 30th November on the Messages website. But would you be able to guess the right answer?

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389 Words . sarah_james , add to friends . 04/12/07 . 07:57:44 pm . Permalink . Email . 462 views  7 feedbacks

Blatant publicity but...

This is blatant publicity but also a chance to enjoy some beautiful photos and poems for free.

Earlier this year, I was lucky enough to have one of my poems (Dandelion Clock) chosen for a writers' calendar. It would make a great present for any writer, poetry lover or photographer, but anyone can get a free sneak preview here.

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59 Words . sarah_james , add to friends . 03/12/07 . 02:00:13 pm . Permalink . Email . 134 views  6 feedbacks

Boobless, clueless and speechless/wordless

Well, the title says it all really. It's just been one of those weeks. Now I'm so tired I've forgotten how to sleep and can't remember which one of the above I lost first!

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346 Words . sarah_james , add to friends . 02/12/07 . 08:13:49 pm . Permalink . Email . 327 views  9 feedbacks
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