Megan Layley

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2026

Short Story Review- The Bowmen by Arthur Machan

I’ve picked to review this short story less for its quality but more to demonstrate the power of a story. Arthur Machan wrote the original story inspired by eye witness… Read more ⇢
2026

Short Story Review- The Lottery by Shirley Jackson

‘The Lottery’ is a dystopian story from a staple name in the genre of horror; Shirley Jackson Mainly known for her six novels, Jackson also penned 200 short stories in… Read more ⇢
2026

Short Story Review- A Perfect Day for Bananafish by J.D Salinger

J.D Salinger, famous for writing the book Catcher in Rye; a book that has controversially been cited as inspiration for some of the most shocking crimes in the 20th Century,… Read more ⇢
2026

Short Story Review- The Mosquito by B.A Paris

This next recommendation is a short story from the Obsession collection in the Amazon Original Stories, which means if you have Amazon Prime or subscribe to Kindle Unlimited you get… Read more ⇢
2026

Short Story Review- The Landlady by Roald Dahl

The Landlady- Roald Dahl This first choice may surprise some readers, as you would associate the name with some of the most beloved children’s books of all time. But as… Read more ⇢
2026

The Short Story is Perfect for Busy Parents

Parents are always on the go. As well as looking after your child/children, you’re cooking, cleaning, trying to look after your own hygiene, going to appointments and maybe like me… Read more ⇢
2025

Apologies for the Absence

Hello, long time no update I know. In the past year there has been a great deal of changes to my life which has adjusted my priorities. Last May my… Read more ⇢
2024

3 Poems by 3 Poets June 24 # Garden edition

This month’s selection is inspired by a tiny and slightly pathetic carrot I recently picked from my garden. So June’s selection is Garden inspired. The first poem is about a… Read more ⇢
2024

Update June 24

So things have been fairly quiet recently on the writing front. I have only managed to complete 1 poem from start to finish and re-edited another couple in the last… Read more ⇢
2024

3 Poems by 3 Poets #May 24

This month’s 3 poems are inspired by the holiday to Ibiza I recently returned from. The first choice is; The Vacation by Wendell Berry. Wendell Berry is one of my… Read more ⇢