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Phil returns to Story Chat to share the inspiration behind his stories—from a Christmas ghost story tradition to writing in one of the UK’s great libraries. A thoughtful look at how everyday moments become fiction.

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	Embracing the Power to Live it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 20 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	This Is How We Work: Stories, Memoirs and Poems about Social Dimensions of Work by Yvette Prior (Goodreads Author), Sherri Matthews, Jeffrey Simmons 4.73 avg rating — 15 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	This Is How We Eat: Stories About Food, Culture and Connection by Yvette Prior (Goodreads Author), Donna Connolly, Nancy Franz 4.89 avg rating — 9 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	STORY CHAT VOL II: INTERNATIONAL SHORT STORIES GENERATING CONVERSATIONS (Story Chat Series Book 2) 4.83 avg rating — 6 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Story Chat Online Literary Conversations: Series of Short Stories And Ruminations (Story Chat Series Book 1) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Story Chat Digest Where Stories Meet: An Anthology of Short Stories & Poems (Story Chat Series) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Story Chat Digest Where Stories Meet: An Anthology of Short Stories & Poems (Story Chat Series Book 3) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Poetry Treasures 6: Seasons: Poetry Treasures, #6 by Robbie Cheadle (Goodreads Author), Cindy Georgakas, Freya Pickard (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Woodlake 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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HOLY BUT HARMFUL: THE SILENT SIN OF JUDGMENT

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Marsha Ingrao made a comment on Stevie Turner’s review of Story Chat Digest Where Stories Meet: An Anthology of Short Stories & Poems (Story Chat Series) " This is awesome, Stevie! What a thorough review. I will link to it on my Over a Cuppa post next week. Thank you so much! "
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Marsha Ingrao and 1 other person liked Stevie Turner's review of Story Chat Digest Where Stories Meet: An Anthology of Short Stories & Poems (Story Chat Series): "This anthology is split into several sections, with book club questions/discussions following each section: Section 1: Welcome & First Sips This section is where authors entertain readers with humour. I especially enjoyed Nigel Byng’s ‘All About Sophia" Read more of this review »
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The Secret Hamlet is historical fiction with a touch of feminist mysticism. Nicole, the protagonist, is a strong leader guided by a mysterious Lady of Light. Her past unfolds gradually as the story progresses. The novel opens with Nicole fleeing her m ...more
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Marsha Ingrao made a comment on Story Chat Digest volume 3 " First, thanks for this lovely review, and even more for the two brilliant stories you contributed. They have been very well received. It's such an hon ...more "
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“When I look at my old pictures, all I can see is what I used to be but am no longer. I think: What I can see is what I am not.”
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“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.”
― Albert Einstein

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“Friendship ... is born at the moment when one man says to another "What! You too? I thought that no one but myself . . .”
― C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves

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“If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire