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Thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources and the author for my place on the tour and the gifted eBook. In early 20th century Britain, society was changing rapidly, but not much was changing for wo…

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Ancestral Virgins is the first book in a new series from author Fiona J Mackintosh.

Today a little tease for my followers Synopsis In early 20th century Britain, society was changing rapidly, but not much was changing for women. From different ends of the social spectrum, Cel…

Please welcome Fiona J Mackintosh here todayAnd read on to see what she has to say.For she’s kindly answered my questions and they’re shared hereSo find out about her and her writing in…

Adult Winners (available via the story’s link) :  First Place: Leslie Spitz-Edson (“Fireflies“) Finalists:  Fiona Mackintosh (“Absent Without Leave“)                  Marina Koestler Ruben (“Licking“)...

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How I wrote Ancestral Virgins and got it into print

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The story behind the story...

A Short Story by Fiona J. Mackintosh

Picture an ambitious young woman with a drive to succeed and an instinctive belief in her ability to make a mark.

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