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by Janie Reynolds (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Since winning Faber & Faber's Hard Lines short story competition when she was 19, this is Janie Reynolds debut collection of very short stories and poems. Janie's writing has been described as 'Sharp', 'Brilliant', 'Outstanding', 'Beautiful' and 'A literary tsunami'.

"With this first collection of short works a dynamic and passionate new writer arrives on the literary scene with an impressive and commanding voice. Janie Reynolds never ceases to surprise and delight with this eclectic and often highly moving collection. Her interests and subjects are wide reaching but they always hit the mark with unerring focus and often an engaging wit. Beautifully written, every piece transports the reader to a complete and compelling world that leaves a lasting impression. Reynolds’ life experience informs her work but it speaks to everyone. All we have to do is sit back and enjoy. Such a strong writing force will I am sure have more to offer." - Roddy Phillips Arts Critic
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    December 18, 2022
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Janie Reynolds won the Faber & Faber 'Hard Lines' short story competition at the age of 19 while training to be a journalist in London. She went on to study psychology and philosophy at Middlesex University, then devoted 20 years to animal welfare campaigns, founding her own non-governmental organisation, People Against Chimpanzee Experiments, which fought for and achieved a ban on the use of great apes in medical research. For the past 20 years she has been a practising osteopath.

Janie was born in London in 1963 to a German- Jewish father who escaped Nazi Germany to be adopted by British Quakers, and an English atheist mother with communist sympathies. Before Janie was born, her anthropologist parents lived in the Ugandan jungle studying wild chimpanzees.

--This text refers to the paperback edition.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BQLBYHHN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pardus Print (December 18, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 18, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 13651 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 133 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1739755804
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Janie Reynolds was born in London in 1963 to a German- Jewish father who escaped Nazi Germany to be adopted by British Quakers, and an English atheist mother with communist sympathies. Before Janie was born, her anthropologist parents lived in the Ugandan jungle studying wild chimpanzees.

Janie won the Faber & Faber ‘Hard Lines’ short story competition at the age of 19 while training to be a journalist in London. Soon into her journalistic career she realised she didn't know enough to write for publications so she left journalism to study psychology and philosophy at Middlesex University. She then devoted 20 years to animal welfare campaigns, founding her own non-governmental organisation, People Against Chimpanzee Experiments, which fought for and achieved a ban on the use of great apes in medical research.

She lives in Eastbourne, UK, with her teenage daughter, and has a music producer son who lives in London. For the past 20 years she has been a practising osteopath.

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emmwell
5.0 out of 5 stars Raw, emotional, authentic, vulnerable, heartbreaking or funny..
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2022
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I just finished reading this debut collection of short stories and poems by this new modern female writer.

The short stories are raw and emotional and It's clear that Janie is writing from a place of authenticity and vulnerability that really adds depth to her work.

Throughout the collection, Janie tackles life's ups and down, she covers everything from heartbreak and loss to hope and redemption. Some pieces are written in a way that is life affirming, others highlight the challenges many of us have had to face and even in the more serious pieces, Janie has a way of looking at things through a magnifying glass and really examining the complexities and nuances of human emotions and experiences.

Janie also has a great sense of humour and her satirical take on certain situations is brilliant and had me in hysterics.

Overall, I'd really recommend you give this a read - taking time out to dip into these short stories when ever you get the chance - you won't regret it.
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Arthur
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 31, 2022
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This book is extraordinary, I have never read anything quite like it. Each little story (I dont know what to call the stories as they are one or two pages long but not flash fiction) draws you into a fantastical mini-world which as you read on you realise is the world we live in! This is an amazing new writer. She plays with the form and says f*** to conventional writing. The poems are so powerful and so beautiful and not about unimportant stuff or the beauty of flowers in the fields but about this beautiful world and being a human being in it. Powerful messages all the way through. Loved it!
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Lucas Hemsworth
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic collection
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 24, 2022
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I just had the pleasure of reading this collection of short stories. Each story was unique and captivating, leaving me wanting more. Many of the stories have the air of a modern fairy tale. I definitely felt that it was written more for women but was still easily able to relate to the narrative. I can't recommend this collection enough - it's a must-read for anyone who loves good little stories. Whether you're looking for something heartwarming, thought-provoking, or just plain entertaining, this book has something for everyone. Overall, I was thoroughly impressed and can't wait to see what the author comes up with next. I also own the hard copy, pic attached.
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Lucas Hemsworth
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic collection
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 24, 2022
I just had the pleasure of reading this collection of short stories. Each story was unique and captivating, leaving me wanting more. Many of the stories have the air of a modern fairy tale. I definitely felt that it was written more for women but was still easily able to relate to the narrative. I can't recommend this collection enough - it's a must-read for anyone who loves good little stories. Whether you're looking for something heartwarming, thought-provoking, or just plain entertaining, this book has something for everyone. Overall, I was thoroughly impressed and can't wait to see what the author comes up with next. I also own the hard copy, pic attached.
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Ellah omburah
4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic short stories and Poems.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2023
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Beautifully written, very hilarious and cheeky short stories leaving you in giggles. among them " Rent a Hubby" is funny and very cheeky. sounds like she got herself a dashing Mr. tomorrow who would rather drink a can of Stella than put shelves up.
I Will be looking forward to buying more books from this writer.

Very impressive.
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Jake
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 23, 2022
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Lyrical, haunting, joyous, horrific and playful… All in one perfectly served selection of literary canapés, which tell of the life of a modern women who has dared to live, dared to love and dared to dream. It’s the most astounding book I’ve read. The stories and poems echo still in my head as I go about my daily life.
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