Let’s look at the fiction we’ve got ready for you to read in this week’s issue!
It’s available from Wednesday, July 19.
Short Stories
Our opening story is “Welcome Home”, by Sally Waterbury. It’s 1961, and five years after their wedding, Rosie and Jacob are moving to their first home on a new estate. But will they fit in? Artwork from Ged Fay.
It’s the morning of a wedding, and five-year-old Gabby is fed up, in Teresa Ashby’s “Tied In Knots”.
A tribute band proves a big hit in Della Galton’s “Let The Music Play”…
…whilst a cherished old weather clock goes missing during a house move, in “A Matter Of Time”, by Pamela Ormondroyd. Artwork, Helen Welsh.
A problem shared is “A Problem Halved”, in our next story by debut author, Ann-Marie McNicholas. Illustrated by Mandy Dixon.
And it’s a case of better safe than sorry, in Eirin Thompson’s “A Bag For Life”. Illustration, Karen Milne.
In our final story of the week, retired nurse, Julia, finds herself caring for a rock legend. “Seeing Stars”, by Julia Douglas, is illustrated by Martin Baines.
Serials
In Part Two of “Summer At Sandy Stables”, the more Eve sees of James, the more she’s beginning to like him…by Julie Goodall, with artwork from David Young.
It’s the final instalment of H. Johnson-Mack’s “Carving A New Path”, and Rae is sure she’s found a way to connect with Sam. Artwork throughout from Kirk Houston.
Look out for a new serial beginning next week.
Series
Tanya has a flood to deal with, without the help of Giacomo, in Stefania Hartley’s “Welcome To Quayside”…
…whilst over on Glenda Young’s “Riverside”, what exactly is Doreen planning to do about George’s inheritance?
Lucy Crichton Better known as “Fiction Editor Lucy”, I am always on the look-out for the very best short stories, poems and pocket novels. As well as sourcing enjoyable content, I enjoy working with our established contributors, encouraging new talent, and celebrating 155 years of “Friend” fiction!
