Relative Connections
by Alyson Faye
“Ready for inspection?” I’d salute and stand to attention in my camouflage Tee and black trackies. It was just you and me, no Ma to fuss and dress me like a lady. My pyjamas always spread out in dead man’s…
My name is Joanna Sterling and I’m a Collector – my collection of contemporary, vintage and period brooches has been amassed over 30 years. The story collection published here is not quite so old but is just as diverse. There are short stories and flash fiction, my own and ones by other writers. Some are traditional and others more avant-garde. I aim to select stories that intrigue, amuse and maybe provoke. Open up The Casket of Fictional Delights and pick out a story or a brooch.
Brooch of the month
I bought this brooch in 2018 at the new Designers Exhibition in London. A wonderful showcase for new work in jewellery, textiles, ceramics and much more. It is by young Scottish designer Claire Mclean who comes from the small village…
