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    Circles of Gold - a Fable: Fables, #1
    Circles of Gold - a Fable: Fables, #1
    Circles of Gold - a Fable: Fables, #1
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    Circles of Gold - a Fable: Fables, #1

    By Philip J Bradbury

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    The good and the bad of being different (a fable)

     

    He was born with a defect he could not change. He was different and could never be like other boys, other men, other people. His disfigurement eventually drove him from his family, from the village and out into the world as a troubadour, a teller-of-tales … well, more precisely, a listener-of-tales.

     

    In solitude, with his trusty horse, he found a softer world without sniggers and demands and a world of peace and the silent whisperings of his soul.

     

    However, the solitude never lasted for long. The more he searched for that softer world, the more the sharp and abrasive one encroached upon him … till, one day, he met someone he didn't want to turn away, someone who yearned for the disfigurement he had.

     

    Your writing has rhythm and you build good climaxes through your language. You've definitely got the fire and brimstone side of it down and it can be pretty powerful stuff. ~ Nomadagio

     

    It is rare to find a story which has been so beautifully written. I use 'beautifully' rather than well written because your use of the language is outstanding it starts at the first sentence the first 'Once upon a time, when dreaming was useful, a child was born' and runs all the way through the story to 'They smiled at each other as he urged Clyde to start for the village. He shyly put his hand on hers and she didn't move hers away.' ~ Harry Helfer

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPhilip J Bradbury
    Release dateNov 23, 2020
    ISBN9780648502135
    Circles of Gold - a Fable: Fables, #1
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    Philip J Bradbury

    In New Zealand I experienced life as an accountant, credit manager, company director, shepherd, scrub-cutter, tree pruner, freezing worker, plastics factory worker, saxophonist, army driver, tour bus driver, stage and television actor and singer, builder, lecturer, facilitator for men’s groups, reporter, columnist, magazine editor, publisher, writer … In South Africa as an AIDS workshop co-facilitator … In the Australian bush as a barman, horse and camel trekker and stock-whip teacher … In England as a contract accountant, corporate trainer, estate manager, lecturer, singer/songwriter, website editor/writer and freelance writer … Back in Australia, house renovating, teaching, writing and website building. My constant is A Course in Miracles, a psychological life-style course in forgiveness. Through it I have found the peace I had always been searching for – the journey to where we have always been.

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      YOUR WRITING HAS RHYTHM and you build good climaxes through your language. You’ve definitely got the fire and brimstone side of it down and it can be pretty powerful stuff.

      ~ Nomadagio

      I really enjoyed this story. I liked the way that the father had to deal with his own emotions concerning the birth deformities of his son, and his role as a priest in life. The story moved along at a good pace and I was entertained throughout.

      ~ John

      The story is well-written and draws the reader in. The narrative is well-written. You write well and your dialogue (although lengthy) is good.

      ~ Colin Davy

      This was a lovely story. I was thoroughly entertained and my interest was held right through. It is a beautiful fairy story to me or rather I should write, mythical. The settings were vivid and so visual I could almost imagine I was walking alongside the horse and then the cart. The dialogue was clear and sharp and did not jar. There was also the subtext of deformity which was Alfred Adler’s (one of Freud’s disciples) theory of neurosis. You executed this very well. The ending ... was touching and so original. Great story.

      ~ KatyXY

      There are almost always positive things to say about a piece of writing to quote the fine print. It is rare to find a piece that one can say only positive things as is the case here.

      Also it is rare to find a story which has been so beautifully written. I use ‘beautifully’ rather than well written because your use of the language is outstanding it starts at the first sentence the first ‘Once upon a time, when dreaming was useful, a child was born’ and runs all the way through the story to ‘They smiled at each other as he urged Clyde to start for the village. He shyly put his hand on hers and she didn’t move hers away.’

      ~ Harry Helfer

      A good read which held my attention to the end. I liked the way the story moved along and enjoyed getting to know your character. I really enjoyed this story. I thought the character was well developed and believable. The pace was just right for this type of narrative, and kept my interest.

      ~ Colleen S

      Philip, I found this story quite endearing. I was expecting a horrible deformity and when I read it was a golden belly button, I couldn’t help but laugh. Of all the things to be upset about? You managed to portray his father’s sentiment about it. The ending was lovely and, overall, I found it to be a nice read.

      ~ Gabriella

      This reads like a classic fairytale and as such it works perfectly. To make the parents a vicar and his wife is an interesting touch because it adds an extra element of conflict. Looked at as a whole, I enjoyed this and I wish you luck with it.

      ~ MLT

      Philip, I’ve awarded you five points for ‘Themes and Ideas’. You have so many. They have originality and are unique. I found reading them thought-provoking which is probably what you intended. I think you have succeeded in mastering the format, and therefore,

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