Category Archives: Humour

Render unto Caesar by Geoff Le Pard

 Geoff from Tangental offered this interpretation of the photo prompt…. still time to join in 🙂 ‘Where are we Arthur?’ ‘No idea Ford. Looks like a tunnel. Sort of curved and hairy. And… Yuk!’ ‘What is it?’ ‘The walls are … Continue reading

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“Who me?”

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When you believe in a book…

Most authors struggle with self promotion. Few are comfortable with touting their books and feel every kind of awkward, no matter how much they believe in their work or how much they want it to be read. Reviews help enormously, … Continue reading

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A further exploration of the problems caused by patrons by Tallis Steelyard

I confess that I have, over the years, come to the conclusion that some patrons, quite frankly, don’t take their responsibilities seriously. Indeed there are times when I feel that I have been taken advantage of and my good nature … Continue reading

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Notes from a small dog – Wish I had fleas

There may be just a short intermission… She has gone to the doctor’s you see, So while she is off gallivanting, You’ll just have to put up with me. She had done all the housework this morning, (I can put … Continue reading

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Further problems with patrons by Tallis Steelyard

In my efforts to guide young poets and to help them avoid the pitfalls which have, in the past, come near to engulfing me, I wish to discuss further the problem of patrons. Looking back a majority of my patrons … Continue reading

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Going the whole hog

I am finally the proud owner of a pair of wellies. Not just boots, but something warm and cosy that flaunts the claim to be entirely waterproof. For me, this is no mean feat… You could say I’ve gone the … Continue reading

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A visit from the Chiropodist – Tallis Steelyard

Reblogged from Tallis Steelyard…a new tale from Port Naain’s foremost  poet… Sometimes I find that I am called upon to write cautionary tales, so that those who wish to follow in my footsteps and make a living in the arts … Continue reading

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Notes from a small dog… a yo-yo holiday

So she finally seems to have decided whether she’s coming or going. ‘Bout time too, if you ask me! First she put all her bags in the hall…always a dodgy sign, that…’specially when my bag is with them. Then she … Continue reading

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A charitable gesture – Tallis Steelyard

Reblogged from Tallis Steelyard It is at this point I wish to bring before you a good friend of mine, one Tamas Berfett. Tamas is a man of many parts, a successful merchant, a minor poet of modest competence willing … Continue reading

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