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SPF: Waiting for Dad

Posted on December 12, 2016 by

Professor Monroe wrote another chemical equation, as the lab echoed with the hiss of flames being switched on. Mary stared into the hot glow and was once again accosted with the reek of her mother’s burning flesh. Her father hadn’t cried … Continue reading →

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Tanka Challenge: Spreading Goodwill

Posted on December 8, 2016 by

  Shimmering snowflakes Under the golden sunlight A crisp white pathway Take altruistic first steps Leaving footprints of kindness For Weekly Tanka Challenge

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SPF: The Perfect Moment

Posted on November 28, 2016 by

Jason cleared his throat. “Silvia dear…er…Silvia, my one true love…my dear Silvia….argh!” Jason clutched his head and groaned. There was a snicker from the old man one table away. Jason reddened. He was sitting near the window waiting for Silvia and … Continue reading →

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Emotions

Posted on November 29, 2015 by

My Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers challenge! “Hey Lazy! Over here!” Whiner and Anger greeted him excitedly. “Did little Jackson get over you too?” “He sure did!” Lazy grinned proudly, as he joined his friends by the shimmering tree trunk. … Continue reading →

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These Old Shades – Georgette Heyer

Posted on November 27, 2015 by

The most wonderfully written books, ever! There is just something about Georgette Heyer and her style of writing. The perfect heroes, stoic, strong, chivalrous, honorable… heroes who demand your full attention and get it! 🙂 The wit, the gallantry and the … Continue reading →

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Writing 101, Day 17: A Map as Your Muse-Mountain Magic

Posted on November 24, 2015 by

7 continents, 7 summits! It doesn’t get more adventurous than this! This is what Samina Baig, the first Pakistani woman who scaled Mount Everest at the age of 21, set out to do. Samina, just 23 years old, achieved this … Continue reading →

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NaBloPoMo

Posted on October 29, 2015 by

Badge in place, blog registered in the Blog Roll! I’m all set for my first ever NaBloPoMo (National Blog Posting Month) challenge this November! It’s been incredibly encouraging reading comments from other bloggers who have experienced similar challenges before. And … Continue reading →

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