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Our November 6, 2021 issue is out this week. Here, Fiction Ed Lucy takes a look at the stories, series and serials you'll find inside.

Fiction Sneak Peek: May 15, 2021 Issue By th May. Seven Short Stories Can one young woman update an old-fashioned house into the hip, 1960s home of her dreams? It’s “Out With The Old”, in our opening story by Alison Wassell. With a groovy 60s illustration by Andre Leonard. Single dad, Cal, is doing the best he can in Gabrielle Mullarkey’s “Feathering The Nest”. With a heart-warming illustration by Pat Gregory. Elly has a rare day off and she’s determined to dress up for it, in Li...

Fiction Sneak Peek: May 8, 2021 Issue By Short stories Our opening story this week is “Dear Diary”. Both Rosie’s children have flown the nest, and while decluttering, she finds herself in the attic for the first time in years. While she’s up there, she finds her teenage diary, and remembers the boy she’d been besotted with, 40 years ago. Marie Penman’s short story has a beautiful illustration by Kirk Houston. An onion changes a woman’s life infinitely for the better in Fiona Tho...

Fiction Sneak Peek: May 1, 2021 Issue By “That Finishing Touch” is the story of three sisters, all looking forward to the annual May Day dance, until it seems the usual venue may not be available…Set in the 1890s, this week’s opening story has a lovely traditional illustration by Gerard Fay. Café owner Janina and café regular, Albert, always banter about the sachets of sauce he receives with his meals, but the couple have so much more in common than that. Alison Carter’s “A Chip...

Fiction Sneak Peek: April 24, 2021 By Short stories “As Lucky Can Be”. Chrissie’s dad loves his “Lucky Sweep” business, but when he puts his back out, Chrissie must step in to avoid letting the happy couples down . . . whether it ‘soot’s her, or not! With a vibrant illustration by Sailesh Thakrar. Cloakroom attendant Jeannie witnesses the first lady of colour to win an Academy Award, in Alison Carter’s “City Of Dreams”. Thoughtfully illustrated by Sarah Holliday. Catch up w...

Fiction Sneak Peek: April 10, 2021 Issue By Short stories “More Than This” is our opener. In the Peak District, Marcia wonders if she’s missed out on something in life . . . Our “Hopewell ” stories by Rebecca Holmes are illustrated by Mandy Dixon. “The Future’s Bright” in our second story — after the most unusual of years, there seems to be light on the horizon. Written by Gabrielle Mullarkey, with a lovely illustration by Sarah Holliday. A young couple agree to appear on a ...