Simon Whaley: Author | Writer | Photographer
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Bestselling Author | Writer | Photographer
Business of Writing and Ask The Agent columnist at Writing Magazine.
Mortiforde Mysteries cosy crime series author
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www.simonwhaley.co.uk
Business of Writing and Ask The Agent columnist at Writing Magazine.
Mortiforde Mysteries cosy crime series author
BBC WeatherWatcher
www.simonwhaley.co.uk
The 2026 Doris Gooderson Short Story Competition SHORTLIST is up! Congratulations to all who made it this far. And, just to clarify, every entry this year had a unique title, so if you spot your story title on the list, it means you've been shortlisted!
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The Doris Gooderson Short Story Competition
Want to be the first to know when we launch our competition each year? Click here and sign up to our competition mailing list. Click here for a complete list of winners in the Doris Gooderson Short…
wrekinwriters.wordpress.com
September 2, 2026 at 8:30 AM
The 2026 Doris Gooderson Short Story Competition SHORTLIST is up! Congratulations to all who made it this far. And, just to clarify, every entry this year had a unique title, so if you spot your story title on the list, it means you've been shortlisted!
wrekinwriters.wordpress.com/doris-gooder...
wrekinwriters.wordpress.com/doris-gooder...
Getting ready for tomorrow's Shropshire Writers' Book Fair in Palmer's of Shrewsbury. Hope to see you there!
July 24, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Getting ready for tomorrow's Shropshire Writers' Book Fair in Palmer's of Shrewsbury. Hope to see you there!
Get 50% off my Practical Writer Series guides on GooglePlayBooks to celebrate their new covers! Click the follow link (offer valid until 31 Aug 26, or to the first 5,000 customers, whichever is reached first).
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July 17, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Get 50% off my Practical Writer Series guides on GooglePlayBooks to celebrate their new covers! Click the follow link (offer valid until 31 Aug 26, or to the first 5,000 customers, whichever is reached first).
play.google.com/redeem?code=...
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Just over a week to go to get your 1200-word short story entries into this year's Doris Gooderson Short Story competition! Closing Date 12th July. Entry fee £5, 1st prize £200, 2nd prize £100, and 3rd prize £50. Full details wrekinwriters.wordpress.com/doris-gooder...
The Doris Gooderson Short Story Competition
Want to be the first to know when we launch our competition each year? Click here and sign up to our competition mailing list. Click here for a complete list of winners in the Doris Gooderson Short…
wrekinwriters.wordpress.com
July 3, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Just over a week to go to get your 1200-word short story entries into this year's Doris Gooderson Short Story competition! Closing Date 12th July. Entry fee £5, 1st prize £200, 2nd prize £100, and 3rd prize £50. Full details wrekinwriters.wordpress.com/doris-gooder...
Calling all #shropshire #booklovers. An opportunity to buy more books 😁 in Shrewsbury on Saturday 25th July 2026, at Palmers between 10am and 4pm.
June 22, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Calling all #shropshire #booklovers. An opportunity to buy more books 😁 in Shrewsbury on Saturday 25th July 2026, at Palmers between 10am and 4pm.
Short Story Writers: Entries are flowing into the 2026 Doris Gooderson Short Story Competition. Have you sent yours? £5 entry fee, 1200 words, any theme, and 1st prize is £200 (2nd, £100, 3rd £50). Full details here: wrekinwriters.wordpress.com/doris-gooder...
The Doris Gooderson Short Story Competition
Want to be the first to know when we launch our competition each year? Click here and sign up to our competition mailing list. Click here for a complete list of winners in the Doris Gooderson Short…
wrekinwriters.wordpress.com
May 11, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Short Story Writers: Entries are flowing into the 2026 Doris Gooderson Short Story Competition. Have you sent yours? £5 entry fee, 1200 words, any theme, and 1st prize is £200 (2nd, £100, 3rd £50). Full details here: wrekinwriters.wordpress.com/doris-gooder...
Llanelli to Burry Port 4
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Llanelli to Burry Port 4
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Lovely Laugharne and Sunny Saundersfoot 5
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Lovely Laugharne and Sunny Saundersfoot 5
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Lovely Laugharne and Sunny Saundersfoot 1
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National Botanical Gardens of Wales and Kidwelly Evening Stroll 7
April 28, 2026 at 9:27 PM
National Botanical Gardens of Wales and Kidwelly Evening Stroll 7
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National Botanical Gardens of Wales and Kidwelly Evening Stroll 6
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National Botanical Gardens of Wales and Kidwelly Evening Stroll 3
National Botanical Gardens of Wales and Kidwelly Evening Stroll 2
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National Botanical Gardens of Wales and Kidwelly Evening Stroll 2
National Botanical Gardens of Wales and Kidwelly Evening Stroll 1
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National Botanical Gardens of Wales and Kidwelly Evening Stroll 1
Glorious Gower 6
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Glorious Gower 6
Glorious Gower 4
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Glorious Gower 3
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