Author Archives: Ninette Hartley

About Ninette Hartley

Author: First publication Dear Tosh a memoir

While You Are Away

Such a long time since I posted anything on here. No excuse, except that I’ve been completing an MA in Creative Writing at Exeter University. I have neglected my little story pods blog, no recordings for well over a year. … Continue reading

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Hot Lips. . .

Many people have asked me about my flash fiction story that came third in the Story Slam at Bridport Arts Centre at the end of last month. So, I’ve recorded here. You just need to press on the play button … Continue reading

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Rudolph’s Rebellion

A little poem that I’ve posted on my blog Ninette’s 90 Notes but thought I would also upload it here.

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Back Seat Driver

Image from clker.com Whenever we go anywhere in the car I usually do the driving and since The Man has been cycling more his back seat driving has become worse. I take it all in good heart and for the … Continue reading

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English Country Fair…

It’s been years since I recorded anything for this website and I’ve been nagged to add something…so here, for your amusement and delectation…(no I’m not thinking of joining the music hall) is a the poem I wrote for my blog … Continue reading

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Twitcher…

  I’ve been busy writing and travelling over the last few months and more active on my other blog http://www.olivespastavino.com  so haven’t managed to do a ‘storypod’ for ages but a couple of weeks ago one of the prompts for … Continue reading

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A Good Year for Pétrus

A little story that began life with a prompt of ‘Wine Cellar’.  Look out gents…don’t go stocking up on the vino if you’re thinking of going somewhere… Make sure you are in the browser to listen…then press play

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Saved By Text

I’m not sure how this story began it’s life but It’s been hanging around on my computer for a while.  It seemed appropriate to post it today.  Not everyone loves Valentine’s day and although it ends up okay for this chap, for … Continue reading

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Just Another Friday Evening…

I can’t believe it was November 2014 when I last posted on here..very bad. No excuses but I was away for Christmas and I have been working on other writing projects, so not been entirely lazy. I did post on http://www.olivespastavinoContinue reading

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Angela Breaks Free

This little story began life once again on write-invite but it wasn’t shortlisted. I then revamped it and it was chosen as one of the very short stories featured during the 24 hours of National Flash Fiction day in 2014. Having had … Continue reading

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