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I Will Go Skimming, No More! . Top Story - October 2023.
Dear People That I Have Subscribed to, Some of you may notice that I have taken a little break from publishing regularly on Vocal recently. I am hoping this will serve as a good explanation as to why.
By ThatWriterWoman2 years ago in Confessions
'I am what I am'. Top Story - September 2023.
I Am What I Am lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group The undoubtedly brilliant Kayleigh Fraser set a challenge to us writers a week ago. The Get to Know Me #Challenge asks for 10 random quirks and facts about oneself for others to get to know you.
By ThatWriterWoman2 years ago in Confessions
Fable 10: The Peacock and the Pigeon
There was once a young peacock of outstanding beauty. He strutted across a great Lord’s garden day after day, proudly flashing his tail feathers at anyone close enough. They formed a wide fan of emerald and turquoise around his sapphire breast.
By ThatWriterWoman2 years ago in Fiction
Spilled is not Spoiled
A/N: This piece was written for Real Poetic's Spilt Milk Challenge which was outlined as follows: In this challenge, explore the theme “Spilt Milk.” Gather your emotions, thoughts, and imagery into a poem related to letting go of things, past experiences, or people. Enjoy!
By ThatWriterWoman2 years ago in Poets
The Embroiderer and the Entomologist . Top Story - August 2023.
How different yet similar two people can be. Two sides of a penny, heads, and tails. The Embroiderer sews life into material with a large needle, producing tapestries of great fiction. The Entomologist, pins death to a board with delicate spindles, producing specimens of the real world. One counts stitches, while the other meticulously counts legs and antenna. They are obsessive, artistic, and scientific.
By ThatWriterWoman2 years ago in Fiction
