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Tag Archives: Friday
Guest Writer Spot – @Jane_Risdon
Happy Friday, everyone! This week, I have a very special guest for you – the wonderful Jane Risdon. I’m sure you’re all enjoy this fascinating insight into her life: I’m a hybrid author writing mostly crime/thriller/mysteries often with music or … Continue reading
A Poem For Friday
This week’s guest poet is Bharul Chhatbar. If you enjoy atmospheric poetry, you’re in for a treat. Before you read her poem, here is a little bit about her: Bharul Chhatbar is a passionate writer. Apart from being a dedicated … Continue reading
A Poem For Friday
When Will It End? Branches stab at me, Fingers uncoiling, reaching out, I push past them, panting, When will it end? Voices fill the air, Guttural, gathering momentum, Someone sees me, I shiver, When will it end? Lights fill the … Continue reading
A Poem For Friday
Finding God My old school recently held a special bash, Class of ’83 was on the sash, All welcome, the banner read, “I’m not going to that,” I said. But my old pal persuaded me to go, She said, “It’ll … Continue reading
A Poem For Friday
No One Cares All around the world there is such pain, The needy lose out, while fat cats gain, Poverty has been brought to the fore, And countries caught up in hideous war, Terrorists and tyrants try to rule, And … Continue reading
A Lighter Look At Life
Choices Fay couldn’t stop the terrible thoughts trampling through her head. She battled for calm. Think! Think! she shouted to her tormented mind. This was a matter of life or death. Well, almost. At the very least, it would change … Continue reading
Guest Writer Spot
My Friday Guest Writer Spot is returning! If you’d like to feature on this page, please contact me here or by e-mail: esthernewton@virginmedia.com. I accept stories, poems, articles – in fact, anything and everything. All you have to do is … Continue reading
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Top Tip Of The Week
Page Numbers! With more and more publications accepting submissions by e-mail, it’s easy to get out of the habit of adding page numbers to your work but it’s always useful to include them. The editor may wish to print out … Continue reading
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Tagged animals, blogging, fiction, Friday, non-fiction, Pets, tips for writers, writing
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