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Published authors learned to write, decided they wanted to write, and they WROTE! Learning to write, or learning anything in this age is easier than it has ever been. Using the internet; you…
When did it start? - First examples of Lesbian Fiction The well of Loneliness (1928) by Radclyffe Hall is considered to be the first English language work of lesbian fiction or that at least had a lesbian theme, therefore can be considered the first of the lesbian fiction books. This…
Got on the New York subway the other day after a hard days work. As soon as the doors opened, I was one of those rushing to find an empty seat. I just beat a huge man to a spot who was wearing a snug grey suit that was cut…
A couple of books had taught him to have a dream, a longing. Into a torn bag which he carried wherever he was, he took away four books whose pages made his heart to throb.
There they were at hand: Mr. Stevenson and his exotic treasure's seaching; the adventurous Twain;…
It was starting to get dark and Jeff has been gone a long time. Jeff said he was going to do a little afternoon hunting and would be back before dark. Kay was starting to get really worried. She is not an experienced camper, but Jeff said after a few…
I've lived well, I must say... Can not complain about it.
Sometimes, in hours of deep silence, I think I can assert it because of my peers sayings, for they never seemed to me honest praises.
It is also true that I could have been a victim and a user…
I absolutely love technology. It has impacted my life profoundly. We all have to have some level of entertainment in our lives. Whether it is watching TV, movies, or reading a book. We have gotten use to having access to many forms of entertainment instantly by being connect to the…
8:05 AM -
"Daddy, can I have $80.00?" Amy said in a timid, childish voice. "What?" Marvin said groggily while rubbing his eyes. "Can I please have $80.00?" this time spoken with a little more confidence. "Why do you need $80.00?" said Marvin, as his vision cleared just enough to…
8-6-09 Eleven Point River-day 3 by D. Cummings Zuch
Bright and beautiful weather
find the fish jumping around
my boat all day.
A young deer stood on the bank
and watched us paddle into
a treacherous curve.
She fled when Karla lifted
her rudder with a clunk.
Two blue herons…
It was not the only way we had to preserve our dignity, indeed... I mean, Neldo's way.
And even though it was a hard thing of admitting, we had to get used to such a reality.
Neldo's way! My, how dreadful!
-"Let's admit it, let's admit it..." we said to…
Beatrice lives in a Tudor house that she inherited from her grandparents at the end of my street. She rarely ventures outside except when she has to have her monthly medical check-up and even then, a van will pick her up and the driver will beep his horn twice and…
And I remember at the noon hour of a certain day, when my criteria was a miscellany stalked by hunger, I received the first issue of the week.
It was a matter of blasphemy.
The offender, I was told, was an individual who did not seem to be on his…
In this article we will cover the world of beatrix potter, probably the most well-known children's author ( and artist ) ever. The world of Beatrix Potter started in Victorian England where she did not go to school - she was taught at home when Her brother was sent to…
Thoughts on the birth of my first grandchild - September 2012 - Written April 2013.
They sat with their faces just inches apart. The younger, eyes crossed to focus on the nose of the elder, his head cradled in one large hand. The old man leaned forward slowly, deliberately, until…
If you read this, you will know that I do not write them. Someone drives my right hand against the will of its owner. This "someone" does not give me rest, forcing to take paper and pen, alone at night on the second floor of a small country house.
Pen…
Many years ago, in the hometown of the yard, I planted some poplar trees. Early spring season, although the winter has gone, spring is still very steep. I behave digging watering, sapling righting, compacted soil; looked at the tree neat Qi straight to the trees, can not help but be…
It is a fact of common awareness that many famous writers signed and published their books under certain nicknames, or as we recognize them – pseudonyms. There were various reasons why and what for literary “celebrities” decided to hide their identities from public audience, as well as some pseudonyms choices…
My name is Amy Andrews. I came to Sawtooth to marry Sid Davis. I am past my prime and so I applied to the matrimonial agency in the local paper. Sid answered and said he need a wife to care for a 2 year boy. The mother had passed and…
Out side my window and across the street lies a small antique book shop. The sign is hand painted and it is obvious the books shop is loved but it looks rather humble and as if no one ever visits. One enters from the street and must descend down marble…
It was chill in the pre-morning dawn as Lakota crept from his den. Knowing the way the temperatures can fall after nightfall in the high country urged him to build a shelter in the hollow of a burned out tree from years ago. He was lucky to find this one...…
“Got those highway blues, can’t you hear my motor runnin’? Flyin’ down the road with my foot on the floor.”--The Doobie Brothers, “Rockin’ Down the Highway”Driving down the road in a cool machine. Probably the greatest feeling a man can have. The freedom to go anywhere, do anything, and turn…
"Sumit Samhaal Lega" is the latest Hindi serial on Star Plus channel. It has recently been launched with a lot of fanfare and promotional activities. This way a lot of hype had been created when this serial was introduced. This is why it had good initial viewership. And the good…
If you have ever watched television you might have noticed the increasing popularity of shows that focus on short 2-3 minute skits. Shows like Robot Chicken or Mad are increasing in popularity, and creating a raving fanbase.
This is because the internet, and more precisely youtube and twitter have lowered…
No, I can't really assure if he was somebody's friend...
And yet we'd seen him talking to everyone in here... Saw him laughing to exhaustion; and also lent a hand when a Goddamned blind man needed to cross the street...
In fact, given those light details, the sensation -at least…
The Johnson farm is deserted now, has been for a couple of year. The Yard is dead and over grown. There is nothing but a little red wagon amoungst the weeds. Years ago times were hard and money was scarce so there was little choice for Ted Johnson but to…
Funny quotes even at work when folks have none uniform times in collaborating or affiliating with a charity use workers fork out a nominal payment for one working day to don normal costume down days fairly than business office apparel. Even on this unique day a good deal of the…
My memories of every Christmas are all the same. They always begin with a converstaion:"Do you think he came, Aim?" I asked weakly with my hands around my mouth to direct the question only to her.My sister and I allowed our whispered conversation to grow in volume as our assurance…
In spite of our irreversible wittiness, we're unable to make all the suspicions were focused on others guys.
But deep inside we didn't intend to do the stuff was another person's fault. We're proud enough of ourselves to make another one will take all the glory away... As a matter…
Here are some writing prompts to get started:
People always are gloomy on a cloudy day. What could be the reason?
Science has not yet been able to explain the amazing power of the brain over the body. How would things change if your state of mind could bring your…
"In no time I'll be another kind of person...- told to herself a pretty lovely lady as she was lying on her bed.
She intended to light a cigarette; and she'd already done it in the same instant in which she remembered she had quited smoking. She just put it…
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