Alva Holland

You weaken. I talk. '38 years?' you repeat. 'Yes, 38 years,' I reply. 'Why don't I remember?' 'Illness has #muddled your brain a bit.' 'Was it good?' I nod, unable. 'Well, that's a relief, 38 years is a damn long time.' 'A lifetime,' I say. You smile & close your eyes. #vss365

@oldnurse55 @mtully21 💚

@Alva1206 @mtully21 Good morning Alva. Continue the break for as long as necessary. You're very much appreciated here 👏

Good morning All Have a great Wednesday. 🍂🍁🎑🥮🍂

@oldnurse55 @mtully21 Thank you, Maureen and Jim. I am just taking a Twitter break. All is well. Many thanks for your caring thoughts. 💚

@mtully21 Everything retuning to the dormant state ahead of the winter Maureen. Which reminds me, I've missed the words of @Alva1206 lately. You both have the gift. #eloquentwords

I’ve posted this before, but the empathy part seems absolutely crucial right now! My parenting/teaching advice is read stories to your children.Don’t stop when they can read. It will develop empathy, build confidence, increase vocabulary, spark their imaginations, help them fly.

Eek!!! We have our first Author event booked! So excited! The fabulous @Helen_Fields will be joining us on Tues 23rd Sept for a natter about her new book. ❤️📚❤️📚❤️📚 #booktwitter

@francisxyzk 👏👏👏

Get me, I got quote of the week in this week’s Anglo Celt #WordSmith 😀

@MaryAllidine @FlashFicFest @judehwriter Thanks Mary. 😚

@Alva1206 @FlashFicFest @judehwriter Congratulations. That sounds great. Well deserved.

Delighted to have a story accepted for the @FlashFicFest 2025 anthology. Many thanks to @judehwriter & all involved at Flash Fiction Festival this year. #flashfiction

@completelyjane Thanks, Jane. ❤️

I hope you're a #pixie in the next life, my lovely friend whose angel wings took her out of this world on Monday. I hope you sparkle like you did on Earth. I hope you find someone to do your hair just the way you want, & I hope you're smiling, dancing with waiting family. #vss365

@KateMachon Thanks, Kate. Sorry, I missed over half of your prompts.

@Alva1206 I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for this lovely piece in commemoration.

@wingshadowsau Wishing you well, dear Amy. ❤️

Hello dear hearts I am not feeling so great at the moment and having trouble concentrating on screens. Missing all your words Be back soon 🫶

The Cottages Ireland, provide self catering accommodation, over 6 beautifully thatched cottages, situated by the sea, here in Bettystown. Looking for a romantic get away or family gathering? Visit us at www.cottages-ireland.como or email info@cottages-ireland.com.

Those people who make you #laugh? Keep them close. For laughter is the voice of joy & we all deserve to be joyful, at least sometimes. Spread your laughter around. Share it widely, loudly. And when you're asked to be quiet, take your laughter elsewhere, but never lose it. #vss365

Not long until #daughterofthetarot is published! shorturl.at/21YmC

@completelyjane Love this, Jane. Welcome to your new home. Wishing you many years of happiness there. Lovin' your Shetland vibe! 💚

I am made up to see #daughterofthetarot winning the best cover award in @writers_paper blog! Top Historical Fiction Picks for August 2025 paperlanternwriters.com/top-historical…

It’s August which means that my new book is out THIS MONTH! Two women linked by an ancient pack of tarot cards are caught up in a mystery which spans the centuries. mybook.to/DaughteroftheT…

@judehwriter Oh no! Feel better soon and I hope you are getting great care there. Mind yourself. 💚

In RUH Bath with gall bladder inflammation. Three good things — getting better, this is the view from my window and it didn’t happen before flashfictionfestival.com

New painting. ‘Limoncello Nights’, Positano, Italy. 16x12 inches-canvas paper. Acrylics & Inks. Unframed (opts avail). DM/email to enquire plz. Available to buy. Inspired by a 2011 holiday. A picturesque town oozing character, romance & history. #louisemcintoshartist #womensart

Thank you all for allowing me to be your #vss365 host. It’s been a privilege & an honor. Please welcome: @KateMachon who will be your next #vss365 host (beginning 8/1/25). Please follow her if you haven’t already. @KateMachon - I’m wishing you a great time as host & I hope you feel the warm sense of community that I do today 🙏 Thank you again ❤️✍️