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…thanks for the trigger for the Post, m’Lady, Barbara Laffin…
Originally posted on Seumas Gallacher:
…many a jest has spawned some serious discussion.. my great Facebook pal, Barbara Laffin and I constantly exchange banter, and yesterday, this appeared on her wall: From Barbara Laffin: “A question to my literary friends…… in that, I mean you bug*ers who read/write books…… who inspires you??” …it got me…
Rewind – Three Things Episodes 29 – 30
Originally posted on Teagan's Books:
Welcome back to the Jazz Age and our little 1920’s serial story. There are so many different (not to mention fascinating) holidays at this time of year. Whatever you may have celebrated — or perhaps you choose not to honor any day at all — no matter what the…
No Fee Poetry Contest
Originally posted on Writing and Illustrating:
NO FEE WRITING CONTEST Contest is open to residents of the U.S., its territories and possessions, including Puerto Rico who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: January 31, 2015 Tell us your original poem, in 15 lines or fewer. The entry…
Short Story: Ownership Papers
Originally posted on Malcolm Peralty:
BODY ID: CAN-MD1182-KON RECIPIENT ID: USA-FJ0270-MFL Welcome to your new body. The previous owner spent thirty-two years in this body, and while it was not always well taken care of, I am sure you will find it to your satisfaction. Before you begin, there are a few things you should…
Night Drive
Originally posted on The Meandering Mind:
His ears were ringing in the comparative quiet of the car. It was late – later than he’d planned – but he was determined to make the long drive home rather than stay the night anywhere else. He paused for a moment and felt the calm settle around him…
Writers need exercise….quotes for writers (and people who like quotes)
Originally posted on BRIDGET WHELAN writer:
Exercise the writing muscle every day, even if it is only a letter, notes, a title list, a character sketch, a journal entry. Writers are like dancers, like athletes. Without that exercise, the muscles seize up. Jane Yolen photo credit: Spirit-Fire via photopin cc
Snowed – Part 17
Originally posted on Dellani Oakes:
To his surprise, his mother’s friend, Chester, calls to get directions to his home. He’s planning a road trip with Mike’s mom, which seems ambitious and a little crazy to Mike. He gives Chester directions and warns him that traveling with his mother will be a challenge. Mike tells Chester…
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