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August 4, 2019

South Branch Scribbler: “The Path to Writing a Novel is Never Smooth” Returning Guest Author Ritu Bhathal of Kent, United Kingdom

If you would like to read an excerpt of my new book, along with a couple of Ritu-stories,  head over to Allan Hudson’s Blog! Something New Every Week. Discover Great Stories. Guest Authors, Artists & Musicians. 4Q Interviews. Wall of War. Dark Side of a Promise. Source: South Branch Scribbler: “The Path to Writing a […]
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Published on August 04, 2019 02:43

August 3, 2019

Spidey’s Serene Sunday – Part 231 – Dreams

If you’re tired, learn to rest, not quit. Anon Yes, indeed. Thanks for that Spidey. I think he’s trying to remind me that it is my holidays and I need to rest up as well as getting things ready for next year! So I shall take the advice of the quote above, and not overdo […]
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Published on August 03, 2019 21:00

August 2, 2019

#SoCS August 3/19 – Astronomical

Linda’s #SoCS prompt this week: Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “astronomical.” Use it any way you like. Have fun! Well this totally suits my mood right now, as I have just been preparing Lil Princess for her start to secondary school. Uniform buying is not cheap! She doesn’t need to buy […]
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Published on August 02, 2019 21:00

August 1: Flash Fiction Challenge

Charli’s Carrot Ranch 99-word prompt this week: August 1, 2019, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about a rock star. You can feature a central character or write about the feeling like a rock star. Go where the prompt leads! Could’ve Been a Rockstar “ROCKSTAR IN MAKING SHOT ON STAGE!”Minnie […]
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Published on August 02, 2019 07:42

August 1, 2019

Destination #writephoto

Sue’s #WritePhoto prompt: What if the weather had been different that day? What if the fine fog was getting denser and slowly creeping out of the woods? What if Mother decided that it wouldn’t be safe for her daughter to set off into the woods to deliver a cake to her unwell mother? What if […]
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Published on August 01, 2019 21:00

Smorgasbord Posts from Your Archives – #PotLuck – Conversations with random strangers 2017 by Ritu Bhathal

Originally posted on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine:
This is the second post from the wonderfully varied archives of poet and author Ritu Bhathal. This week I have selected a post dear to heart. I love people watching and having spent considerable time in airports for work and pleasure, I will talk to anyone who dares to…
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Published on August 01, 2019 09:03

July 31, 2019

Colleen’s 2019 Weekly #Tanka Tuesday (On a Thursday) #Poetry Challenge No. 138 #SynonymsOnly

It’s Tuesday, and that means Colleen’s Tanka Challenge! Of course, just providing a couple of words would be far too simple, so we have two words, yes, but we can’t use them! Only synonyms allowed! Clear & Nature It isn't simpleJudging someone's characterOn a first meetingNever judge a book, they sayBy cover, more lies withinRitu […]
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Published on July 31, 2019 21:00

July’s Books #BookReview

Another month, another selection of books to share with you! And I just got in by the skin of my teeth! I literally just finished the last book, and wanted to include it on my monthly round up! The Million Pieces of Neena Gill by Emma Smith-BartonMy rating: 4 of 5 stars The Million Pieces […]
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Published on July 31, 2019 15:50

July 30, 2019

One Liner Wednesday – #1LinerWeds – School vs. Holidays

The love I have for my job is measurable by the amount of my vacation days that I have already spent in school… Vacation days – 3 (excluding weekend) Days spent at school – 3! Ritu 2019 Yup, the school holidays are here already and I, for one have been so looking forward to them, […]
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Published on July 30, 2019 21:00

July 29, 2019

RonovanWrites #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry Prompt #Challenge #264 Beauty&Quiet

Ronovan’s Haiku Challenge Beauty & Quiet A quiet momentAppreciate the beautyOf your surroundingsRitu 2019
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Published on July 29, 2019 21:00