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June 9, 2021
Serena Part 8
The next episode of “Story Time with Fifi” is LIVE! The final installment of Serena is now available to watch, listen, or read. If you missed the first seven parts, click here to start from the beginning.
Synopsis: Serena returns to the Titanus Underwater Research Station with the rescued sub (Deep Recon 5).
Watch: https://youtu.be/Obd0BeOIUa0
Listen:
Read: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wordsbyfifi/serena-part-8
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Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, take care of yourself and, if you can, someone else.
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June 6, 2021
New eBook: Haiku Ponderings
Over the past month, I have been releasing episodes of The Haiku Pond. I started the idea of this podcast back in January of this year. Along with the podcast idea, I also had the idea to create my first collection of haiku.
Well, here we are 6 months later and it’s time to release the haiku collection out into the world!
The ebook contains over 100 haiku and 5 mini essays focused on Mindfulness, Gratitude, Compassion, Love & Loss, and Give & Forgive. If you’ve been listening to The Haiku Pond podcast, then these probably sound familiar to you. I used the same themes in the podcast and ebook.
And the 5 mini essays that accompany those themes were similar (or in some cases the same) as the thoughts I shared during episodes of the podcast.
This book was part of my reflective process of getting through the year 2020—in particular getting through a pandemic filled world of chaos and instability. Writing haiku helped me stay focused on the important things (like practicing gratitude) and then later writing the mini essays helped me put into words what lessons I learned from the year 2020.
As of June 7, 2021, my ebook is available worldwide in 10+ retailers including Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Nobles, Kobo, and many more! You can also get the ebook on the following library apps: OverDrive, Biblioteca, Baker & Taylor, and Hoopla. Ask your local librarian what app they use for ebooks.
The best place find out where it purchase is at http://books2read.com/haiku. From there, you can click on your preferred retailer and the link will take you there.
If you’ve been enjoying the podcast, The Haiku Pond, and want more I’ve got great news! Season 2 is coming!
But first, I want your feedback. Complete this Google Form to let me know what you thought of Season 1—it’s only 5 questions and can be completed in a matter of minutes.
And to make sure you don’t miss the launch of Season 2, here’s the mailing list for the podcast.
Thanks so much to the listeners and haiku poets for your support and contributions to Season 1 of The Haiku Pond. I can’t wait to get started on Season 2. Until then, complete the survey, join the mailing list, and buy my haiku collection.
June 3, 2021
Serena Part 7
The next episode of “Story Time with Fifi” is LIVE!
Synopsis: Serena, on board Deep Recon Four, arrives at the location in Trobina Trench where the missing sub, Deep Recon Five, is stuck. In less than an hour, she has to dislodge the sub and get it back to the research station. But no one on board the sub is responding and it’s nearly out of power.
Watch:
Listen:
Read: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wordsbyfifi/serena-part-7-story-time-fifi
May 22, 2021
New Fiverr Gig: Freelance Writing
If you’re looking for a freelance writer, check out my new Fiverr gig: https://fiverr.com/share/ZRyK4j
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If 500 words is too much or too little, check out my package offerings. I also offer a Basic package up to 250 words and a Premium package up to 2000 words. All of my packages can be modified with extras depending on your needs.
No matter what you choose you will get a well-written, well-documented, and accurate piece of writing to put on your website, blog, or newsletter. Looking forward to working with you!
May 19, 2021
Join the mailing list for The Haiku Pond
Hello haiku listeners, it’s Anthony here with a quick announcement.
We are halfway through Season One of The Haiku Pond and I am so grateful to all of the listeners and poets for helping support this project. I’m humbled beyond belief.
There are five more episodes of this season. They will continue to premier on Mondays and Wednesdays until June 7 when the final episode is released.
I am already thinking ahead to Season Two of the podcast, but to make sure you stay informed I suggest you subscribe to the pod’s brand new mailing list. Visit haikupond.ck.page/subscribe to join.
You can find this link in the description of this episode. Click and subscribe today.
I’ll use this mailing list to update subscribers when the new season launches. Thanks so much for listening and keep writing haiku.
May 18, 2021
A Haiku and Some Updates
Whew! It’s been a busy week for me, but as life has a way of making you do what it wants (not what you want) I have spent the last few days resting.
This haiku is based on a true story. This past Saturday, in an attempt to setup a “standing” desk for teaching, I dropped a large—but thankfully empty—plastic container on my right big toe. The edge of the container landed in such a way that it made contact directly on the bed of my toe nail causing severe pain—like really severe. I cursed. Loudly—and later swelling which prevent me from walking in a normal gait.
For most of Saturday and Sunday when I wasn’t teaching online, I was resting in bed. I’m thankful for the rest because sometimes you just have to slow down and if you don’t do it yourself, life will find a way to make you do it.
I’ve been working on a number of projects—which I’m REALLY excited about—but I did need a break so I’m thankful for it.
On June 7, 2021, I plan to launch my debut haiku collection, Haiku Ponderings, based on my podcast The Haiku Pond. The ebook will be available on 10+ retailers world wide including the big ones such as Apple, Amazon, Kobo, Barnes & Noble and many others. You can pre-order today at http://books2read.com/haiku
I’ve also been working on some short stories which will be self-published widely for FREE, including the story of Serena which has been featured on my podcast Story Time with Fifi. In fact, I have ideas for expanding the story/universe. Subscribe to Story Time with Fifi wherever you get your podcast.
ALL of that said, the best places to check for updates on my writing (apart from social media) are my newsletter and website.
Here’s today’s haiku. I’m off to rest some more before teaching my evening lessons. Happy Tuesday everyone!
Fallen container
Pain filled black and blue big toe
Restful lazy day
haikubyfifi
A Haiku & Some Updates
Whew! It’s been a busy week for me, but as life has a way of making you do what it wants (not what you want) I have spent the last few days resting.
This haiku is based on a true story. This past Saturday, in an attempt to setup a “standing” desk for teaching, I dropped a large—but thankfully empty—plastic container on my right big toe. The edge of the container landed in such a way that it made contact directly on the bed of my toe nail causing severe pain—like really severe. I cursed. Loudly—and later swelling which prevent me from walking in a normal gait.
For most of Saturday and Sunday when I wasn’t teaching online, I was resting in bed. I’m thankful for the rest because sometimes you just have to slow down and if you don’t do it yourself, life will find a way to make you do it.
I’ve been working on a number of projects—which I’m REALLY excited about—but I did need a break so I’m thankful for it.
On June 7, 2021, I plan to launch my debut haiku collection, Haiku Ponderings, based on my podcast The Haiku Pond. The ebook will be available on 10+ retailers world wide including the big ones such as Apple, Amazon, Kobo, Barnes & Noble and many others. You can pre-order today at http://books2read.com/haiku
I’ve also been working on some short stories which will be self-published widely for FREE, including the story of Serena which has been featured on my podcast Story Time with Fifi. In fact, I have ideas for expanding the story/universe. Subscribe to Story Time with Fifi wherever you get your podcast.
ALL of that said, the best places to check for updates on my writing (apart from social media) are my newsletter and website.
Here’s today’s haiku. I’m off to rest some more before teaching my evening lessons. Happy Tuesday everyone!
Fallen container
Pain filled black and blue big toe
Restful lazy day
haikubyfifi
May 15, 2021
Apple Podcasts Issues
Hey iOS podcast listeners Apple Podcasts is going thru “growing pains” right now and you may see posting delays for my podcasts Story Time with Fifi, Blinded by Science, & The Haiku Pond.
Hopefully the issue will be resolved soon.
To learn where else you can listen visit the Podcasts page on my website.
May 4, 2021
Serena Part 2
Vlog:
Podcast:
https://anchor.fm/wordsbyfifi/episodes/Serena-Part-2-e107aqjIf you liked the story, share it with a friend. If you want to help me write more stories, visit buymeacoffee.com/wordsbyfifi. Thanks for listening.
Each week I read a scene from a short story during an Instagram LIVE video, then I post the story to Buy Me A Coffee, IGTV, YouTube, and here—the Story Time with Fifi podcast.
Join me live on Instagram each Wednesday at 10:00 BKK time (20:00 PDT / 03:00 UTC) for Story Time with Fifi.
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May 3, 2021
Story Time with Fifi: Serena Part 1
In case you missed, here’s my reading of Serena Part 1 from my Instagram live today.
Every week, I post a new scene from a short story I’ve written (or will write) to Buy Me A Coffee.
Every Wednesday (09:30 BKK Time / 19:30 PDT / 02:30 UTC), I will go live on my Instagram and read the next scene.
Here is Part 1 of Serena. Part 2 will be read tomorrow at the same time, and story will continue in Part 3 which will be read on Wednesday.
Thanks for watching and thanks for your support.
