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Outside and Inside by Balroop Singh #writephoto

The wondrous window… Her world, her only real realm That connected her with clouds Outside and inside. The edges of the windowsill Smoother than paths she trod Reassured her that she was safe In the arms of her benefactor All … Continue reading

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Gold by Anisha #writephoto

There I was, Ready to open my wings to the world, To take on the golden sky and twirl; Yet unborn were my dreams and desires, But she was suppressing her silent fears, Fears that I may lose my way… … Continue reading

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#WritePhoto by E.R. Smith – Horizon

Strap on your good bra with the rising of the sun and your big girl knickers, too ignore clueless judgmental others make the day about you Isn’t it time imagination rose to the study of self Continue reading: #WritePhoto Horizon

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#writephoto Destined To Meet by Pamela Morse

The long trek to the remote village has exhausted the group.  The backpacks grew heavy as they walked for miles in the woods.  They had all come to be part of a writers’ retreat designed to spark creativity.  The accommodations … Continue reading

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The Day I Escaped…by Balroop Singh #writephoto

Dismal darkness around the flames recedes When exquisite images ingrained within Leap out to attract lovers With dreams of ebullient elation Flickering embers inflame your thoughts Each one burning brightly… crackling crisp Reminding me why I keep away Darkness dares … Continue reading

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Guest author: Olga Núñez Miret – Apropos of nothing

Thanks to Sue Vincent for asking me to be a guest and write something for her blog. Oh, Sue, you don’t know what you’ve done. Since you asked me, several weeks ago, and I told you I was taking a … Continue reading

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Guest author: Erika Kind – Finding meaning

I feel absolutely thankful and honored that our wonderful Sue kindly asked me to write a guest-post for her blog. Her request came out of the blue for me and I am happy and excited! I asked Sue what she … Continue reading

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Charles Yallowitz -Where Did the Shattered States Come From?

Cover art by Jon Hunsinger John W. Howell asked: “I would like to know the inspiration for the Bedlam series. I know your fantasy world was inspired by your gaming so what inspired bedlam?” Crossing Bedlam is fairly new compared … Continue reading

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Guest Author: Hugh Roberts – Where Do Your Ideas Come From?

It’s a simple enough question I’ve been asked many times yet, many times, I do have to stop myself from answering the question to have a good think about it first. When I wrote my first short story, shortly after … Continue reading

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A painter’s palette

The faded flower caught my eye as I was trimming the potted plants on the windowsill. The rich shades of its life and death were so striking they would make an amazing watercolour. Appropriate, really, as the flower was an … Continue reading

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