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April 7, 2026

Close up of a hand on the handle of the coffin of a frail lady. TEXT: A Lesson Learnt - Perri Dodgson - Fiction

Published by Perri Dodgson at April 7, 2026

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Fiction

A Lesson Learnt

The tissue-paper wrapped clutch bag had been nestled at the back of Clara’s wardrobe ever since she had moved in. She was a frail little lady who fell easily if she didn’t have a sturdy support, and she could be forgetful at times. Everyone was surprised that she’d never had an official diagnosis of dementia, although if she had, there’d be nothing anyone could do to cure it.

February 16, 2026

Black and white shot of Pan's People set on a vivid neon colored checkerboard background. TEXT: How Pan's People Kept the British Dancing - Perri Dodgson - NONFICTION

Published by Perri Dodgson at February 16, 2026

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How Pan’s People Kept the British Dancing

Appearing every week on the British popular music phenomenon, Top of the Pops, the all-girl dance troupe, Pan’s People, sensationalized the country…

January 16, 2026

A wooden house hidden up on a hilltop in the green forest. The house is a bit dilapidated and mysterious. You need to get some courage to venture here! - TEXT: Robbie's Remedy - Fiction - Perri Dodgson

Published by Perri Dodgson at January 16, 2026

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Robbie’s Remedy

Robbie knew there were wild animals in the forest; there were hairy boars with sharp white tusks and hungry wolves that would eat you for dinner. However, the little boy was so desperate for some courage that he’d do anything, even if it meant killing a snake or running faster than any other animal.

January 15, 2026

Image with split visuals. Woman leaping from one "panel" to the next. One side darker, with zoo animals behind bars; the other side vividly bright with animals out in the open under a sunny sky. TEXT: Zoological Capers - Perri Dodgson - Nonfiction

Published by Perri Dodgson at January 15, 2026

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Creative Nonfiction

Zoological Capers

From the start it was evident that my guide, Tony, would have been much happier working on his own. He only spoke to me to bark instructions. He barely made eye contact and didn’t respond to any pleasantries at all.

November 29, 2025

Pictures of the Osbourne Brothers in concert on stage, holding guitars and singing - TEXT: Concert Review - The Brothers Osbourne - Perri Dodgson

Published by Perri Dodgson at November 29, 2025

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The Brothers Osborne at Birmingham’s O2 Academy Theatre

The Brothers Osborne are country rockers from Nashville, Tennessee. But “country rock” barely describes the rich, emotional timbre of their music. Heart-wrenching guitar, played by John with such skill it’s as if his whole life was bursting from the instrument, is the perfect partnership for TJ’s richly textured baritone vocals.

October 25, 2025

Children in Halloween costumes peering in through a cobwebby window, holding a lit jack-o-lantern - Having fun on Halloween night - TEXT: Girls Just Want to Have Fun - Paranormal Fiction - Perri Dodgson

Published by Perri Dodgson at October 25, 2025

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Girls Just Want to Have Fun

Mabel turned to begin her solitary walk home. Somebody in the darkness under a tree caught her eye. Another little girl was standing there, all by herself.

October 12, 2025

Hello Again, Autumn! - A poetry reading by Perri Dodgson, performed by Sue Cook - image of autumn leaves in oranges, reds, and yellows, at back, with a dark orange-red square stacked on top, with another layer now with autumn woods scenery, then finally a triangle-shaped image of a cabin on a lake at autumn

Published by Perri Dodgson at October 12, 2025

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Hello Again, Autumn

Hello again Autumn. I thought it was you.When I opened the windows like I always doThe curtains went wild, dancing into the room.Arms sprouting goosebumps, I […]

May 23, 2025

Image of the film poster for the Towering Inferno - Text: 50 Years of the Towering Inferno, film retrospective, Perri Dodgson

Published by Perri Dodgson at May 23, 2025

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50 Years of The Towering Inferno

Epic action thriller The Towering Inferno, which clocks in at two and three-quarter hours of viewing, celebrates its 50th birthday this year.

March 13, 2025

The Goodies - a TV Retrospective - Whatever Happened to The Goodies? - Perri Dodgson - Pop Culture

Published by Perri Dodgson at March 13, 2025

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Whatever Happened to The Goodies?

Shown on BBC1, The Goodies produced 76 episodes in all, spread over nine seasons, and at the peak of its popularity attracted 15 million viewers.

January 12, 2025

Pools at a resort, with rain blurring the view - TEXT: Happy Holidays, Dark Fiction, Perri Dodgson

Published by Perri Dodgson at January 12, 2025

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Happy Holidays

The rain fell relentlessly – the type of heavy rain that soaked right through your clothes within a minute. The grey denseness of the sky contradicted […]

November 20, 2024

Published by Perri Dodgson at November 20, 2024

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A Rose For My Love

A sharp push made her trip over her long skirt and stumble to the counter. “Go on, Nellie,” her mother hissed. “You serve him.” Flushing under […]

November 15, 2024

Domestic Violence Awareness special issue - cover of magazine in red and yellow, with manequins covered in caution tape - TEXT: Special Issue 2024 - Volume 4, Special Issue 2 - MockingOwl Roost Staff & Contributors

Published by The MockingOwls at November 15, 2024

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Domestic Violence Awareness – Special Issue of the MockingOwl Roost

Our final special issue of 2024 is here – an issue inspired by submissions discussing this challenging topic of domestic violence. Within its pages you’ll find […]