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Nina Taylor·March 14, 2024

Dinner Winner written by: Nina Taylor There was an old lady that lived in a house With...

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Spillwords Press Awards 2024

Spillwords·February 2, 2024

Spillwords Press Awards 2024 We are delighted to acknowledge ongoing series and their respective authors throughout the...

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5-2-0, a poem by Quenntis Ashby at Spillwords.com

5-2-0

Quenntis Ashby·June 5, 2023

5-2-0 written by: Quenntis Ashby @Quenntis Five Paper spreads its fingers like a blade on a blanket...

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The Race

Nina Taylor·June 1, 2023

The Race written by: Nina Taylor The sun it was shining. A beautiful day. The old lady...

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The Art of Negotiating With a Big Fish

Lily Finch·April 2, 2023

The Art of Negotiating With a Big Fish written by: Lily Finch He lived as he rode...

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Spillwords Press Awards 2023

Spillwords·February 2, 2023

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Remembering Great Melbourne TV Dramas

Yvonne Aoll·April 3, 2022

Remembering Great Melbourne TV Dramas written by: Yvonne Aoll “WINNERS & LOSERS,” “OFFSPRING,” “HOUSE HUSBANDS,” “SISTERS” Over...

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Spillwords Press Awards 2022

Spillwords·February 2, 2022

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Spillwords Press Awards 2021

Spillwords·February 2, 2021

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Drabble Push-ups

C.R. Daugherty·May 29, 2020

Drabble Push-ups written by: C.R. Daugherty I stay up late, far into the twilight hours of life,...

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Spillwords Press Awards 2020

Spillwords·February 5, 2020

Spillwords Press Awards 2020 Here were the nominees in the Annual Spillwords Press Awards for the year...

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Spillwords Press Awards 2019

Spillwords·February 2, 2019

Spillwords Press Awards 2019 Here were the nominees in the Annual Spillwords Press Awards for the year...

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No Rest For The Winner

Emily Fluckiger·October 12, 2018

No Rest For The Winner written by: Emily Fluckiger Not even the thick headset could block out...

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The Fortune Wheel

Leanne Howard Kenney·March 30, 2018

The Fortune Wheel written by: Leanne Howard Kenney @neeneebucket Effervescent Fun, frivol and free She wows the...

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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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