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It was, without argument, the event of the week. Though, truth be told, it was the only event of the week, unless one counted Mrs Longbottom’s ongoing feud with the seagulls, which most did not, since the seagulls were still winning.

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#writersCoffeeClub 7 May 'Do readers need to understand a character's motivations to understand the story?'

#SlenderWolf is a 10,000 piece jigsaw puzzle with 4 main characters, 20 secondary ones, and another 60 tertiary ones

It helps to have a patient mindset, because there is a lot of social cohesion going on

Understanding who the characters are and what they want makes it a lot more interesting!

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“OpenMike Night” is the city’s biggest multi purpose event, a variety show, with song, dance, music, stories, magicians, comedy skits or anything really.

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#writersCoffeeClub 6 May 'Talk about something you've written which you expected would (or expect will) divide readers.'

More about KristalClear on the website

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KristalClear

A sixteen year old who is leaving school this year. She’s fond of animals and has a unique affinity with them. Almost a sixth sense, knowing what they think and how they feel. Animals of all types seem to reciprocate. She’s compassionate, and she’s interested in everyone’s wellbeing. Her passion for animal welfare makes her … <a href="https://www.slenderwolf.com/novels/characters/kristalclear/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "KristalClear"</span></a>

#writersCoffeeClub 6 May 'Talk about something you've written which you expected would (or expect will) divide readers.'

In 2451AD there is no religion.

Shanti and Rishi run the Indian Restaurant in #Ulverston.

They explain to KristalClear and NutJob that there are no restrictions on meats, and how religion is now a historical curiosity.

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OpenMike

Mr Michael (Mike) Rafone is a teacher of Civics at Broadland Park High School. And he has a full schedule at the weekends too. He helps out at the orphanage on Saturdays with extra tuition, and he runs activity clubs, like archery on Sundays. He’s a popular teacher, who likes to get things done, and he’s … <a href="https://www.slenderwolf.com/novels/characters/openmike/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "OpenMike"</span></a>

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If people want butter, they buy it on the day that they need it, because ordinary homes have limited access to electricity and nobody has fridges. Hence Saturday is cake day.

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MaxChaos

MaxChaos is a likeable misfit. Not wicked, just a bit of an oddball with a unique ability to make the predictable unpredictable! He claims to have a trace of Viking heritage! He left school before he was allowed to, and started work as a labourer. Now aged twenty he’s still rough around the edges though … <a href="https://www.slenderwolf.com/novels/characters/maxchaos/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "MaxChaos"</span></a>

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“MaxChaos? As cook? Are you out of your mind? He’s a walking disaster! Do you want the whole crew to come down with food poisoning? And if he doesn’t poison us, he’ll set the ship on fire! Who else can we get?”

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#ScribesAndMakers 4 May 'How many songs are there where you know all the lyrics by heart?'

I had a routine in my Uni days and knew all 12 perfectly, and probably around 30 more. Give me a guitar and let's see how many I remember now!

Singer guitarist - acoustic - doing all the songs your mum likes!

I also have a black belt in karaoke and regularly deliver my favourites without looking at the lyrics.

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