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February 4, 2020
Wednesday's Verse - Australia Day Jets
This week’s verse moves from a poem about a five-year-old watching her mum go to work, to a poem about the jets celebrating Australia Day. It is taken from 366 Days of Poetry, a
collection of mixed-genre poetry released in 2016.
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Australia Day Jets
They fled across the sky,
collection of mixed-genre poetry released in 2016.
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Australia Day Jets
They fled across the sky,
February 3, 2020
Tuesday's Short - The Medusa's Starman
This week’s short story takes us from a fantasy setting where spiders are a race unto themselves to a science fiction setting where a starship pilot is lost in the warp. Welcome to The Medusa's Starman.
When
the battlespike Oliver is flying is hit as he seeks shelter in the warp, life
as he knows it ends. On the other side of the warp waits a new world, a new
life, and whole new set of
When
the battlespike Oliver is flying is hit as he seeks shelter in the warp, life
as he knows it ends. On the other side of the warp waits a new world, a new
life, and whole new set of
February 2, 2020
Carlie's Chapter 9 - Dear Tiger: Let's Go A-Hunting
LAST WEEK, Tiger revealed that FedExplore and Redstone had refused to evacuate the planet - and that Simone would have to hurry if she was to save her sisters. This week, Simone reveals exactly how that attempt went.
Chapter 9 – Empty
Sorry for the delay, Tiges.
Been a bit busy.
We got into the complex okay… a lot more easily than
we should have, and now we know why.
Chapter 9 – Empty
Sorry for the delay, Tiges.
Been a bit busy.
We got into the complex okay… a lot more easily than
we should have, and now we know why.
January 30, 2020
An Anthology of Dragons is DEAL OF THE DAY
An Anthology of Dragons is DEAL OF THE DAY for TODAY ONLY (or for the next 18 hours from this being posted).
You can find it HERE: https://www.drivethrufiction.com/prod...
An Anthology of Dragons is a dragon-themed collection of
short stories and poetry. A collection of haiku describes a battle
between a dragon and a knight, and a more modern style of poem
You can find it HERE: https://www.drivethrufiction.com/prod...
An Anthology of Dragons is a dragon-themed collection of
short stories and poetry. A collection of haiku describes a battle
between a dragon and a knight, and a more modern style of poem
NEW RELEASE: Trading into Stormlight
Trading into Stormlight, Book 7 of the Magic Below Paris is OUT!
...and you can find it HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Trading-Storml...
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January 28, 2020
Wednesday's Verse - Life's Not Fair When You're Five
This week’s verse moves from a fantasy renga about a stranger in need, to a poem about a five-year-old watching her mum go to work. It is taken from 366 Days of Poetry, a
collection of mixed-genre poetry released in 2016.
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Life's Not Fair When You're Five
My baby is crying
collection of mixed-genre poetry released in 2016.
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Life's Not Fair When You're Five
My baby is crying
January 27, 2020
Tuesday's Short - The Magicians & the Silk Road
This week’s short story takes us from a science fiction setting where an investigator gets more than they bargained for to a fantasy tale of trade, where spiders have their own wares to sell. Welcome to The Magicians & the Silk Road.
Hani
is surprised when his wife joins him on the journey to barter for spider silk,
moreso when she brings their children. Nothing, however, prepares him for
Hani
is surprised when his wife joins him on the journey to barter for spider silk,
moreso when she brings their children. Nothing, however, prepares him for
January 26, 2020
Carlie's Chapter 8 - Dear Tiger: Let's Go A-Hunting
LAST WEEK, Simone revealed that the Pain-Eaters were coming. This week, Tiger says FedExplore are moving their complex, and she has to hurry if she's going to save her sisters.
Chapter 8 – Answers & Oops
Wow, Simone! That is some letter!
Firstly, I can’t get Odyssey and Redstone to evacuate.
They absolutely, point-blank refused—and, this time, I think they actually
Chapter 8 – Answers & Oops
Wow, Simone! That is some letter!
Firstly, I can’t get Odyssey and Redstone to evacuate.
They absolutely, point-blank refused—and, this time, I think they actually
January 22, 2020
Fourth (Re)Release of the Year: Dear Tiger: I Miss You
With a cover tweak, new front and back matter, and a new series name, the first book in Carlie's YA science fiction series, has been rereleased. You can find the start of Simone and Tiger's adventures HERE: https://books2read.com/u/47r8ZN.
January 21, 2020
Wednesday's Verse - Winter's Guest Arrives
This week’s verse moves from a fantasy verse about underground monsters to a fantasy renga about a stranger in need. It is taken from Another 365 Days of Poetry, a
collection of mixed-genre poetry released in 2019.
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Winter's Guest Arrives
snow upon the ground
a slippery white
collection of mixed-genre poetry released in 2019.
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Winter's Guest Arrives
snow upon the ground
a slippery white
