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Apologies, because you’re not here, and only I am…

“I wish I was like you Easily amused Find my nest of salt Everything’s my fault I’ll take all the blame” Nirvana – All Apologies Sometimes I think I am the witless victim of my own enthusiasm – the fact that I’ve sat here for ten minutes examining my own fingernails and wondering about what…

Ten Things of Thankful #98

I hope you’re ready for a HUGE (if totally expected) announcement – in TWO WEEKS TIME the Ten Things of Thankful blog hop turns ONE HUNDRED (weeks old). We’re gonna have TWICE the party we had at #50, and YOU’RE INVITED!We have yet to work out the particulars and run risk assessments, but it’s going…

On Superlatives and Insincerity

I think, sometimes, when you’re in love with language, and have had a long and passionate affair with it, it has the propensity to turn around and bite you in the ass when you least expect it – often when it’s used by someone else in a manner which is somewhat unwieldy. [Before we continue…

Making Memories – No Wires Required

This might be one of the most exciting and wonder-filled pieces I’ve ever had the pleasure of writing. I scribed with such feverish anticipation and love and enjoyment that I felt I might burst into a thousand stars. I remember imagining the scenarios and loving the fantasy of how I hope things will turn out……

Ten Things of Thankful #97

I think this is the first time EVER that I’ve been so late arriving to the TToT. But yaknow what, this post is going to be SO FULL OF GLORIOUSLY HAPPY HAPPINESS that you’re not even going to mind. *I* don’t mind, even!Soooooo close to the beginning of the week, it was all tough and…

A Slip of the Lit – Dear Stephanie (an endorsement)

I eagerly grabbed the packet from my sofa – it had arrived, at LAST! I ran my nails under the cardboard, tearing away the edge which then bent back to reveal my first view – that beautiful, black spine, with crisp, perfect lettering. I slid the book out, savouring its weight in my hand, running…

Loving the Unlovable (#1000Speak)

I sit, blank page daring me to type, not knowing how to collate the thoughts which are moving at a million miles an hour through my mind. This morning I wanted to shave all my hair off because it felt ridiculous to even try. This morning I wanted to pour acid onto my face because…

Ten Things of Thankful #96

I’m living lighter, this week. That’s not to say I’ve lost weight (I wish!) but rather my experience of life is more buoyant. Remarkably so, seeing as people have said things to that effect. It surprised me at first, and I felt very guilty because a marriage break-down is *meant* to be horrible. It is…

A Slip of the Lit – Mandi Castle (Author Interview)

Ohmigosh! Do I have a TREAT for you today! She is *exquisite* and utterly perfect in every way. Let me take your hand and lead you in…here…have a seat. Careful, don’t make too much noise – I don’t want her to know you’re watching. Just sit quietly in the dark and look on as I…

Punchy Fiction #KickCancersAss

Anyone remember a longlonglong time ago when I tried to sell my words in return for donations to the cancer charity of your choice? Well, IT’S HAPPENING AGAIN! I was inspired to do something that I *could* do, because I hate going around with a sponsorship form in hand, asking for donations – it just…