The House Guest
"Elsa, stand up." Elsa did as her mother told her. The floorboards creaked beneath her brown shoes. Her mother…
Pete Densmore
Pete Densmore: DADspirations: The 1st 100 Days of Fatherhood. Tips for Parenting Every New Dad and Dad-to-Be Should…
The Essence of a Day
The Essence of a Day
She captured the mere
essence of
men sitting, legs on her
coffee table -…
Ralph at the Bedside of Giovanni
"We played games with chestnuts in the old days: remember, your Papa teach'in us to yank artichokes and we dragged…
Recipes for A Sacred Life
Recipes for A Sacred Life
Recipes come in many tastes, varieties, and books, presented on cooking shows and…
A Prayer for Freedom Village
A Prayer for Freedom Village: “Thanks, but I am not interested in having my view obstructed,” said Bertha in a deep…
English through Chess
Dear teacher,
Focusing solely on structure and form
Brings no good but a storm
That drowns learners'…
True Colours
The sub-conscious mind, a place you can think,
Devoid of skin colour, creating a link,
A spiritual connection…
Kaleidoscopes, Butterflies, and Papers in the Wind
Kaleidoscopes, Butterflies, and Papers in the Wind
There are moments that catch my breath and make my heart…
Teach Me How to Love…
Teach Me How to Love
There is too much love inside my pillow tonight. The beauty of two pillows with dents can…
Writing Epic Fantasy: 6 Common Issues
Writing Epic Fantasy
As an editor and publisher, I have posted a few articles on common mistakes in writing -…
Wild Love and Wisteria
I watched wild love and wisteria
wind itself
around our house
I wondered
would it wrap itself
around…
Top 10 Free Book Promotion Sites
Top 10 Free Book Promotion Sites
Building your author platform
This post on author platform building looks at…
The Tenth Circle
Blaine McCracken is capable of making things happen. Entering a nuclear facility, learning about its inner workings…
Over Mount Fuji 6
Over Mount Fuji 6
Sitting cross-legged on her zabuton like a Buddha, Carol Macleay meditated with her arms and…