BOOK REVIEW – THE DELICATE STORM BY GILES BLUNT I enjoy reading detective novels because I see another author’s interpretation of the time-honored profession. Countless authors have explored the Homicide Detective. Blunt’s John Cardinal is a complicated individual. However, Cardinal’s nature adds tension to the plot. Although his methodic slow grind gnaws at your patience, … Continue reading The Knucklehead Report – Issue #9
So, I brought this book years ago, back when I brought everything that had something to do with writing. I felt if I was going to become a better writer I needed every book on the subject. Quickly, I discovered there were far too many books on the subject for to purchase. Just my luck. … Continue reading REBLOG: The Emotion Thesaurus
Typically, posts with this title are things I find humorous or riiculous. However, this photo shows a different sort of light. Let’s take a look, shall we? ~Good stuff, yeah?~ Continue reading The Lighter Side of Madness #13
The Writer’s Toolbox – Allegory and Symbolism #amwriting Continue reading REBLOG: The Writer’s Toolbox – Allegory and Symbolism #amwriting
Its sometimes strange or odd the way things work. I’ll never understand it. I don’t think I was intended too… This guys good I don’t read him as often as I’d like, but I do get to him it is always worth the journey for me. Give him a read, perhaps he’ll do the same … Continue reading REBLOG: Tony Z’s – Blue Sky
Learn how to become a screenwriter by following these steps to take you from newbie to making your first spec script sale. — Read on http://www.scriptreaderpro.com/how-to-become-a-screenwriter-one-day/ Continue reading REBLOG: How to Become a Screenwriter: A Pro’s Ultimate Guide
I was getting ready for a photo shoot and noticed the sky. Continue reading Weekend Sky – 08062023
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The meaning of prediabetes and its risk factors, plus how to reduce your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. — Read on invisiblyme.com/prediabetes-symptoms/ Continue reading REBLOG: Prediabetes Symptoms & How To Reduce Your Diabetes Risk – Invisibly Me
Don’t look at me with disappointment…. (First written in 1978.) Don’t look at me,don’t give me those sad looks of disappointment.I don’t care what … Don’t look at me with disappointment.. Continue reading REBLOG: Don’t look at me with disappointment..
When the Power series was first hot, my cousin said to me: “You should write books like on Power! The way we grew up, I know you can put some stuff … Why You Shouldn’t Worry about Family Not Supporting Your Books Continue reading REBLOG: Why You Shouldn’t Worry about Family Not Supporting Your Books
PROSE How hard is it to show another kindness? I know it may seem difficult at times. However, it’s much easier than you might think. Just do it. That’s right be kind. Continue reading Question of the Day – 07182023
PROSE – REFLECTION There was a time recently when people asked if this was the beginning of our extinction. I was unsure, but I listened. I’m not an alarmist or anything, nor do I believe they were either. However, one couldn’t ignore what was happening around us. So, the world goes back to normal somewhat. … Continue reading Want to know Something Crazy?
Powerful stuff here overflowing with wisdom. Take a moment and allow some to seep in. I know it can be scary, but you’ll be alright. The Truth and the Lie cross paths one day. The Lie says to the Truth: “It’s a lovely day today!” The Truth looks around at all of nature rejoicing in… … Continue reading REBLOG: The Truth and The lie
My submission for Hugh’s Views & News blog, Wordless Wednesday post. Continue reading Wordless Wednesday – 062123
Such a powerful and empowering piece. Take a few moments to read this… Continue reading REBLOG: Momoerty’s Latest
Ti compiango, così come sei mio verde,intollerabile riflessotracotanza di linfe annacquate, di sottigliezze ritrite grato alle fragranzestruggenti, … Tralci Continue reading REBLOG: Donatells Pezzino’s – Tralci
Il tramonto spezza i nostri profili muti e non distinguoil fiume dall’afasia del rubinetto che perde. Gocciadopo goccia dopo goccia. (2014) @… Indistinto Continue reading REBLOG: Indistinto
These are some stunning photos. I always thought photos tell a story. Continue reading REBLOG: Cee’s Photo Challenges What Bugging You?
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Short Wisdom View original post Continue reading REBLOG: Truth Quote By Friedrich Nietzsche: “There are no…”
Lou Gehrig (1903-1941) There is no room in baseball for discrimination. It is our national pastime and a game for all. Warren Spahn (1921-2003) What… Baseball Greats Quotes Continue reading REBLOG: Baseball Greats Quotes
PHOTOGRAPHY (BLACK & WHITE) – PHOTOGRAPHIC STORYTELLING I took this shot over the weekend. It was shot in raw with a Nikon D3200/ 70-210mm. Yeah, the camera is old, but she still gets it done. The editing was done in Adobe Lightroom Classic. As I look at these, I feel a scene slowly building in … Continue reading Monochrome Madness
A poem in Vietnamese by Lê Vĩnh TàiTranslator: Nguyễn Thị Phương TrâmPhotography: Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm red roses, steeped in blood why do you… red roses, steeped in blood Continue reading REBLOG: red roses, steeped in blood
I have returned To the place of knowing To the place of unknowing What I have disowned I have returned To the place where I have reaped To the place … Like Plumes of Snow Continue reading REBLOG: Mother Wintermoon’s Like Plumes of Snow
I caught this photo of my feral cat I call Ghost. He loves to start trouble and pretend he doesn’t understand everyone is trying to kick his butt. Continue reading Ghost – The Jester of the Clowder
After finishing your stories, how many times do you find yourself wondering if it’s too long? Perhaps you instead wonder if it might be too short? This is something that bothers a lot of writers and keeps on raising many a doubt. Technically speaking, and in order to be practical, a story should not have […] … Continue reading REBLOG: A Writer’s Path’s – How Long Should My Story Be?
As long-time readers of this site probably know, I’ve been dabbling with longer writing projects over the past year or so. Well, after an attempt at writing a sci-fi horror thriller novel failed at about 21,000 words into the story, I tried to work out what had gone wrong. What had turned this fascinating project […] … Continue reading REBLOG: A Writer’s Path – 3 Things to Do When You Can’t Use Your Favorite Writing Style
In your search,I am there,In your darkness,I am invisible,In your light,I am lost,In your world of Illusions,I run after the mysticism of a wizard,To lose everything,And gain the essence of nothing,As we know nothing is leading to everything,Understanding everything guides us to nothing,I dwell in the vastness of this paradox,Creating chaotic expressions of experience,In the […] … Continue reading REBLOG: Priyanshi shah’s – Remembrance
The world circles around logic and rules,Notions and visions,Where we create our realm with sensitivity of craze,To play with our dreams,And converse without an expression,In the depths of your longing,Through the absence of presence,Do you understand the inner silence which wraps us through the loopholes of our imaginations,Do you feel the same frequency of aliveness […] … Continue reading REBLOG: Priyanshi shah’s – Distant
She is the centre of his soul The one that inspires A spark that ignites Sets his world on fire There’s warmth in his heart For she melted the ice … She Made Him Whole Continue reading REBLOG: Moonlight Poetry’s She Made Him Whole
Imagine you’re browsing through a bookstore, and a novel catches your eye. You pick it up, flip to the first page, and read the opening line. In that… Hook, Line, and Sinker: Crafting a Powerful Opening Line for Your Novel Continue reading REBLOG: Hook, Line, and Sinker: Crafting a Powerful Opening Line for Your Novel
With Mother’s Day this upcoming Sunday, my feels are already high! Like every year, I plan to celebrate my Mother in a handfull of ways. As I narrowed down the options, I thought of all the people across the world that would welcome the national holiday without their Momma in the physical realm. It’s hard […] … Continue reading REBLOG: ElisLunaSol’s 5 ways to celebrate your Mother on Mother’s Day if she has transitioned.
Taking care of your mental well-being is essential for leading a healthy and fulfilling life. While professional mental health support is crucial, there are steps you can take to monitor and promote your mental health from the comfort of your own home. In this article, we will explore a self-mental checkup, a series of practices […] … Continue reading REBLOG: Self-Mental Checkup: Prioritizing Your Mental Well-Being at Home —
Salted caramel cheese cakes This is a family favourite, made in component parts which can be dressed up or down to suit your needs. A swft and easy … Salted caramel cheese cakes Continue reading REBLOG: Salted caramel cheese cakes
We all know about the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of the wonders of the world The architects of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, located behind the Pisa Cathedral, did not want the building to lean. Yet the accidental tilt eventually launched the building into fame, even classifying the structure as a UNESCO World Heritage […] … Continue reading REBLOG: Leaning Temple of Kashi — Kaushal Kishore
It is recommended that all people whose lifestyle is associated with heavy physical work and efforts eat honey regularly10 plants that are great in … It is recommended that all people whose lifestyle is associated with heavy physical work and efforts eat honey regularly Continue reading REBLOG: It is recommended that all people whose lifestyle is associated with heavy physical work and efforts eat honey regularly
Title: Morgan Freeman: The Legendary Voice That Captivates Hearts With a career spanning over five decades, Morgan Freeman has become a legendary … Morgan Freeman: The Legendary Voice That Captivates Hearts Continue reading REBLOG: Morgan Freeman: The Legendary Voice That Captivates Hearts
Original image by Majid Rangraz as featured on Unsplash After many months of diligent work, the moment has finally arrived! The paperback version is … Reflections & Revelations has PUBLISHED!! Continue reading REBLOG: Reflections & Revelations has PUBLISHED!!
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape’s Blog: on Writing Forward: Today’s fiction writing exercise is excerpted from Story Drills: Fiction… Writing Dialogue: A Storytelling Exercise – by Melissa Donovan… Continue reading REBLOG: Writing Dialogue: A Storytelling Exercise – by Melissa Donovan…
Blogging Insights In today’s Blogging Insights post Tanya asks questions regarding A to Z challenge; TODAY’S QUESTIONS: 1. Are you participating in … Why do A to Z challenge? Continue reading REBLOG: Why do A to Z challenge?
What makes you nervous? I never intended for things to be this way. What I mean is things just sort of happened or turned out this way. Most of my life has been spent in the service of others. I wish I could say when I was child I made some declaration of altruism, but … Continue reading That it amounts to Nothing
Never forget to do more of what makes you smile. Smiling is so important for your overall health and well being. Even if it’s as simple as acting … A simple smile. It doesn’t a tremendous effort to make a difference or effect change. This is certainly what this piece writing has done for me … Continue reading REBLOG: A simple smile.
Hey there, cat lovers! If you’re a proud owner of a feline friend, you already know that cats are one of the most delightful and lovable pets you can… 9 Surprising Benefits of Owning a Cat Continue reading REBLOG: 9 Surprising Benefits of Owning a Cat
The world needs more touching stories, right now. I’ve been an emotional wreck lately. Echoes of my past won’t let me sleep. Today, is a good day, so I’ve been spending time reading blogs and scribbling the random thought. When I came across a few blogs that touched me. One dealt with suicide and the … Continue reading REBLOG: I’m in the world of misfits or are we living on borrowed time?
Marie Rainer Rilke’s Faces Have I said it before? I am learning to see. Yes, I am beginning. It’s still going badly. But I intend to make the most of my time. For example, it never occurred to me before how many faces there are. There are multitudes of people, but there are many more … Continue reading Poem of the Day
So, you won’t be home for the new year A poem in Vietnamese by Nguyễn Thái BìnhTranslator: Nguyễn Thị Phương TrâmPhotography: Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm NYE 2016, Sydney Harbour, … So, you won’t be home for the new year Continue reading REBLOG: Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm’s translation
ANGEL DUST by GIL SCOTT-HERON He was groovin’and that was when he coulda swornthe room was movin’But that was only in his mindHe was sailin’he never really seemed to noticevision failin’’cause that was all part of the highSweat was pourin’ —he couldn’t take itThe room was exploding —he might not make it.Angel Dust/Please, children would … Continue reading Poem of the Day
One of the things I enjoy doing other than writing poetry is reading it. This weekend while I was reorganizing my library, I discovered this gem I would like to share with you. If We Must Die POETRY – BY CLAUDE McKAY If we must die—let it not be like hogsHunted and penned in an … Continue reading Poem of the day – National Poetry Month
Killer Klowns From Outer Space Unraveling the Madness Behind the Cult Classic Killer Klowns from Outer Space is a peculiar and beloved B-movie from the late 1980s that has since … Killer Klowns From Outer Space Continue reading REBLOG: American Memory Lane’s
Six Word Story #151 Hi, welcome to the DustyWrites subsection of DustyReviews.com. If you like what you read and you would like to read more, the repository of my … Six Word Story #151 Continue reading REBLOG: DustyReviews’s SWS
What’s the ”One Minute Fiction” challenge about? Easy. Each week I’ll provide a prompt to inspire you to write a very short story. The idea is to manage to type your whole story in a minute or less. Of course, you can think about it before hitting the keyboard, and you can take all your […] … Continue reading REBLOG: April 12th #1MinFiction Challenge — Cyranny’s Cove
Do you need 5 people to love you or 5000 followers? A poem in Vietnamese by Lê Vĩnh TàiTranslator: Nguyễn Thị Phương TrâmPhotography: Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm The Strand NYC A poet was taking a … Do you need 5 people to love you or 5000 followers? Continue reading REBLOG: Nguyễn Thị Phương Trâm’s
I’m important, it’s an illusion,a misconception,only I know I’m important,others too may say so,to please me,but they know what they mean… While … An Illusion Continue reading REBLOG: KK’s An Illusion
I’ve always emphasised the importance of taking a break from your blog if you would like to continue blogging for a long period of time. However, I don’t think I have been specific about when it was ok to take a break and even if I had been, I don’t think it was extremely detailed […] … Continue reading REBLOG: New Lune’s – 3 Times When It’s Ok To Take A Break From Your Blog. — New Lune
This post is a roughly tidied version of my February 2023 tweets about short stories. There’s a list of all stories at the very end of the post (… February 2023 Short Story Reading Post Continue reading REBLOG: February 2023 Short Story Reading Post
On The Necessity of Flawed Characters I’ve gotten super into podcasts in this past year (file under #latetotheparty). Why? I think I thought they were all nonfictional musings on things. … On The Necessity of Flawed Characters Continue reading REBLOG: The Writer’s Path – On The Necessity of Flawed Characters
I’ve concluded that arguing with negativity-oriented people–those who use creativity and rationale to consistently redirect focus back onto negativity–is a waste of time. Nothing you say or do will be good enough; the best you can do is temporarily quiet them with tangible results. Even then, they’ll eventually find a way to rationalize your efforts […] … Continue reading Musings — Dirty Sci-Fi Buddha
This year is PEN America’s 100th anniversary, and to celebrate, we have a new reading list highlighting members of the organization who have produced some of the most influential works of the past century. What began in the aftermath of World War I as an American literary club with the intent of providing intellectual community […] … Continue reading PEN America at 100: A Reading List — bluesyemre
d’Verse prosery “In space, Captain?” “Yes, Lieutenant. Our analysts are certain. I know it’s a lot to absorb; please take your time to…” Pacing up and down the aisle of the top secret anti-gravity aircraft, I find myself reliving yesterday’s conversation over and over again in my mind. In space? The very idea seems preposterous… […] … Continue reading REBLOG: The night sky sparkles with stardust — The Skeptic’s Kaddish 🇮🇱
Voice – ⚠️ Sad Poetry Continue reading Voice – ⚠️ Sad Poetry
Marjorie’s hair was neatly set, as it was every time I stopped by. She woke up early every morning and put on her rose pink lipstick and some blush. … Moments and Memories Continue reading Moments and Memories
Dear Sears, I know I don’t know you super well, but I always liked bumping into you. You were kind of like a staple. I want to say you had a mint … The Staple Continue reading The Staple
you talk to the mirror until it starts talking back to you, until your reflection reaches out from the glass to slap you across the face. and guess … self-doubt Continue reading self-doubt
What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain. Ethnic identity is defined as a sense of belonging based on one’s ancestry, cultural heritage, … It Bothers Me To Be Identified As Being White, When I’m Not Continue reading It Bothers Me To Be Identified As Being White, When I’m Not
Bullying is totally wrong. Lots of pain and suffering come from being bullied. However, I must be mindful that the journey of those being bullied can… Bullied then Bullies Continue reading Bullied then Bullies
Can You Save Money Using a Streaming Service vs. Cable or Satellite Television Can You Save Money Using a Streaming Service vs. Cable or Satellite Television Continue reading Can You Save Money Using a Streaming Service vs. Cable or Satellite Television
Last week I rediscovered an old box of photos I inherited when my grandmother died in 2004. This poem is the first in a series of poems using those … Shoebox Poetry: Sunday Pose Continue reading Shoebox Poetry: Sunday Pose
Check out this spoken word legend youtube.com/watch Continue reading Chit chattin with Jamie Bond
I am a breeze, rustling through the Autumn leaves. Crisp clean air that revitalizes the land. I am a ray of sunshine, blanketing the Earth with my … I am… Continue reading I am…
Mangus Khan 