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October 20, 2019

Why Did I Write Breaking Faith That Way?

It occurred to me recently that I’ve never explained what drove me to write the books I’ve had published. My hope was the intention would be…
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Published on October 20, 2019 09:43

October 19, 2019

A Visit to Ashby de la Zouch Castle.

The castle at Ashby de la Zouch is maintained and curated by English Heritage. You’ll find a location map if you click here. The town is…
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Published on October 19, 2019 09:47

October 18, 2019

Finding the #Write #Words? No.1

For a few years I’ve been posting about word choice here. It seems timely to let you know the sources for the information and ideas I’ve…
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Published on October 18, 2019 08:35

October 16, 2019

God on Trial, by Sabri Bebawi: #BookReview.

This short novel takes an unusual idea (one deserving a lot more attention) and sends it on a fascinating journey. I’ll make it clear now that…
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Published on October 16, 2019 04:37

October 14, 2019

A Ramble Around a Faux Druid Temple

This is a short introduction to a hidden curiosity, with information and some pictures to help anyone intending a visit and to inform those who’ll never…
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Published on October 14, 2019 04:34

October 12, 2019

A Short Walk at Round Howe.

This short post is about a set of nature trails, providing factual information and accompanied by photographs to give a flavour of the place for those…
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Published on October 12, 2019 10:08

October 11, 2019

The #Write #Words? Post 31

This series has been examining Onomatopoeia and Metaphor, Simile, Collective Nouns, and my Delusional Dictionary (those words shown in italics). This final post is an index…
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Published on October 11, 2019 07:13

October 5, 2019

Creative #Writing #Contests Table Updated

This is late; it should be the 1st of the month when I remind you that the creative writing contest table has been updated. It lives…
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Published on October 05, 2019 10:21

October 4, 2019

The #Write #Words? Post 30

Examining Onomatopoeia and Metaphor, Simile, Collective Nouns, and my Delusional Dictionary. For definitions, click here for the introductory post to the series. This is the final…
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Published on October 04, 2019 06:59

Too Much, Not Enough, by Tara Sanderson PsyD, MBA: #BookReview.

127 pages Exercise & Fitness/Mind, Body & Spirit Self Help/Counselling I rarely read self-help books, but this one popped up via a particularly supportive Twitter group…
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Published on October 04, 2019 06:49