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Spotlight On Writers – Michael McCarthy

Michael McCarthy·September 17, 2022

Spotlight On Writers Michael McCarthy @FlateyeFiction Where, do you hail from? I was born in London a...

Authors Literature Michael McCarthy English Q&A

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Nirvana

Michael McCarthy·August 9, 2022

Nirvana written by: Michael McCarthy @FlateyeFiction I’m standing in front of a café where I’m meeting somebody,...

English Literature Featured Post Michael McCarthy

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Day of Reckoning

Michael McCarthy·February 18, 2022

Day of Reckoning written by: Michael McCarthy @FlateyeFiction I was lying on the unmade bed in the...

Literature English Michael McCarthy

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The Bench

Michael McCarthy·November 7, 2021

The Bench written by: Michael McCarthy @FlateyeFiction In the 2010s the UK was stunned by a series...

Featured Post English Literature Michael McCarthy

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The Old Man and The Train

Michael McCarthy·July 23, 2020

The Old Man and The Train written by: Michael McCarthy @FlateyeFiction With the latest attack on an...

Literature Michael McCarthy English

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James Nelli is a retired senior business executive and accomplished author of both literary and genre fiction. Born in Illinois, he grew up with a deep appreciation for discipline, curiosity, and resilience—qualities that came to define both his professional success and his creative pursuits. He believes that emotional strength and creativity often reveal themselves most clearly in moments of necessity, a philosophy that continues to influence much of his writing. His work has appeared in numerous literary and print publications earning praise for crafting stories that linger with readers long after the final sentence. James earned his undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Illinois, followed by an MBA in Finance and International Business from Northwestern University.

I Am From by Lauren Scott

I am from my mom’s emotions
that had a mind of their own
so wild at times emulating a summer storm
I am from my dad’s humor
where smiles bloomed
but his temper too in my less patient moods

I am from flower petals I did not plant
Mom’s were nurtured – my thumbs weren’t green
yet the petals’ beauty is always seen
I am from butter, sugar (granulated and brown),
vanilla, baking powder and soda,
and nuts, yes, sometimes this is the case,
and chocolate chips in their tantalizing ways...

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Interview Q&A With James Nelli

The Scientist in the Church

Fading Sun

Interviews

Interview Q&A With James Nelli

Spotlight On Writers – Penny Rogers

Spotlight On Writers – H.E. Ross

Interview Q&A With James Nelli

The Bridge of Death

To Dirk & Else

Clint & Rusty

Olivia’s first visit to K

Michael McCarthy

Spotlight On Writers – Michael McCarthy

Nirvana

Day of Reckoning

The Bench

The Old Man and The Train

Fading Sun

Belonging

Just Passing Time

Crummy Baby

Interview Q&A With James Nelli

The Scientist in the Church

Celluloid Heroine

Bloom in The Dark

Honour

Through The Static

This Stupid Mind of Mine