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Kindred Spirits

George Glasser·June 12, 2023

Kindred Spirits written by: George C Glasser @gtigerclaw On the first day of school when Sophie walked...

Literature English

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Will You Remember Me?

Annette Tarpley·May 3, 2023

Will You Remember Me? written by: Annette Tarpley Once I was vibrant and full of life, a...

Poetry English

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The Poets

Deborah Joan Jones·September 9, 2022

The Poets written by: Deborah Joan Jones And there was an observable glow around each poet as...

English Poetry

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Crooked Souls

JahArt Kushite·July 5, 2022

Crooked Souls written by: JahArt Kushite Then they came, dressed as friend(s) Saying they will stay, till...

English Poetry

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Deep, Deep Eternity

Jose A. Tovar·February 26, 2020

Deep, Deep Eternity written by: Jose A. Tovar I drink your deepest melody— your sweet, sweet serenity....

Poetry English

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Sanu Sharma

Sanu Sharma is a Nepali novelist, short story writer, poet and lyricist. She has published several novels and short story collections, and numerous lyrical works. Her prose sheds light on the struggles of women, girls, and marginalized communities, tackling overlooked familial and societal issues, while her poetry and lyrics capture universal emotions. Her short story collection Ekadeshmaa received widespread acclaim and was shortlisted for the prestigious Madan Puraskar in 2018. Several of her novels and stories have been adapted into audio and visual formats, and her ghazals and lyrics have been set to music by various composers and performed by renowned singers.

Precious Moments by Valli Henry-Boldini

...The little blue jay landed on the windowsill just as Frank’s heart skipped another beat. He looked at her delicate colours and the way she flitted back and forth along the white peeling ledge. She reminded him so much of his wife Emily, as she skipped along the white sandy beach all those years ago.

Emily lay asleep on their bed. Frank watched her from his favourite window seat and smiled. Thirty years had passed and she had remained his destiny.

As the bright morning sunlight burst through the top half of the windowpane and landed on her ashen face, its warmth stirred her from her slumber and she extended her thin arm to block out its penetrating rays...

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I’m The Star

Interviews

Spotlight On Writers – Dawn Minott

Spotlight On Writers – Séimí Mac Aindreasa

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A Christmas Heckler

Merry Christmas

The Magic of Christmas

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My Poetic Muse

Meet me under the Bonnie Tree

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Kindred Spirits

Will You Remember Me?

The Poets

Crooked Souls

Deep, Deep Eternity

Christmas Purple Bear

Christmas Gets Stuck in Concourse C

Free’s Tale: No Home at Christmas-time

You Must Believe

A Christmas Heckler

Father Christmas Comes Knocking

The Happy Little Christmas Tree

Halting Matilda

The Gift of Life

A Heavenly Peace

All About Xmas