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Hi sweetie 😘

Just a quick note to announce that I've written a filthy little microfiction, for when you need a quick hit of NaughtyAnnie smuttiness. You can read it here: Best Friends Forever | Lush Stories
Sadly, my competition story didn’t make the Top 10 this time around. I’m not entirely surprised, as its slightly off-beat subject matter (an abusive gay relationship, which leads to a gay character restarting their life by turning straight) isn’t an obvious subject for a “Lush” story, and may not have resonated with the judges.
To be honest, it was a bit of a step outside my own comfort zone, but I think it is a writer’s duty to challenge themselves, as well as their readers. And I’ve been encouraged by some of the very positive feedback I’ve had from readers, who seem to have appreciated what I tried to do.
If you haven’t read it, it’s still online here: Turning Terry | Lush Stories
And of course congratulations to those whose entries did make the Top 10 – I certainly wouldn’t argue that there are some great stories among them.
Thanks, everyone, for your birthday wishes! It's so cool sharing my birthday with the other Annie.
Big one for me too - 30! 😳 Does that mean I have to grow up now? The 20s were certainly fun, but now here I am, married, working, and thinking about the next big life events. Lush is perhaps less important to me now than it once was, but I still enjoy coming here and keeping in touch with what's going on. And I'm not planning to give up writing just yet!
Love you all! Annie xxx