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Worst. Book. Ever. (Part 2)
Originally posted on readers+writers journal:
Terrible, Terrible Books Amazon.com is known for selling wacky products, and there are numerous posts online about the funny reviews they garner. But while doing research for a recent post, we The Hutzler 571 came across an unexpected plethora of books that almost defy description, and started wondering what it…
Holger Beck, the pied piper in the #historical novel IN SEARCH OF A REVOLUTION
Originally posted on writerchristophfischer:
My last character portrait from In Search of A Revolution is that of Holger Beck, a young and charismatic teacher with communist leanings. When he arrives at the school with his red scarf and goatee he has the entire class hang on his every word. Handsome, engaging and good with words…
Microfiction: They took a boat
Originally posted on Jane Dougherty Writes:
Microfiction of less than 200 words based on the painting by Odilon Redon: la barque mystique They took a boat, a blue boat with a yellow sail. Where could two runaway slaves go but the river? No one would chase them to the sea. Yet she shivered. He smiled…
Notes from a small dog LV
Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
It’s spring, people! You can tell… it’s not as muddy any more … which should please her, ‘cause it means less grumbling about paws and cream coloured sofas. And I sort of like it because she’s happy to go for even longer walks if it’s not cold.…
Line, a character from my #historical #novel IN SEARCH OF A REVOLUTION
Originally posted on writerchristophfischer:
Line Holm, nee Nielsen, is another key character in my novel IN SEARCH OF A REVOLUTION. She appears late in the book and in time to unhinge the dynamics of the trio once again. A cousin of Zacharias from Copenhagen and a tough and judgemental woman she is less of an…
Bookshops are closing down everywhere you look. So we decided to pop up | Books | The Guardian
Originally posted on Have We Had Help?:
Now there is a novelty these days. It’s called a bookshop! Bookshops are closing down everywhere you look. So we decided to pop up | Books | The Guardian.
Chance
Originally posted on Pen of the Damned:
Carrie Ann woke when Chance’s wet nose nudged her shoulder. “Go away, Chance.” Chance nudged her again, harder this time. “Go lay down!” Carrie Ann snatched the blanket up over her face. Chance wasn’t taking no for an answer and hopped up onto the bed, rooting his face…
Viv Drewa - The Owl Lady 