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The Queen: Competition
Without sounding too Anglo-centric, Queen Elizabeth II (or Queen Elizabeth I, if you’re Scottish) is known the world over as ‘The Queen’. However, a woman of her stature, her presence, and simple elegance could be known as nothing less, and this weekend her Diamond Jubilee has gotten everyone in the party mood. Even those nationals … Continue reading
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/by Andy Bottomley/ Why is it when someone asks ‘What inspires you?’ a grey fog of nothingness descends, the normally fertile mind goes blank, and where speech once flowed, silence screams? I really do not know because inspiration is an illusive, fragile, multi-coloured butterfly that can take off and go as easily as it arrives. … Continue reading
/by Rachel Marsh/ A couple of weeks back I asked in the Shortbread Writer, ‘As writing is traditionally an indoor sport, and with summer and all its sunshiny glory ahead of us, how do you get motivated to write?’ After that newsletter, I began to really think about that question. How do authors get motivated … Continue reading
/By Kirby Kana/ They say you can’t judge a book by its cover. Or can you? Wandering through my favorite bookstore (you know, the old intimate kind that has floor-to-ceiling wooden bookshelves and comfy chairs in hidden corners), I can’t tell you how many times I’ve done just that. A cover will grab my eye. … Continue reading
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- Enter the flash fiction competition 'Formula 500: 26 May'.
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- After the success of Shortbread in Spain last October, we’ve decided to run even more courses in the New Year. Click here to find information on ShortbreadStories in Spain, ShortbreadStories in Scotland and the ShortbreadStories Roadshow.
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