📢 Raise Your Voice Thread: 02/06/2025
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The Bedouin by Soph .⋆☾𖤓˚ is both an engaging travel anecdote and a deeper meditation on connection, place, and personal growth. It blends humor, vivid descriptions, and introspection seamlessly, making it not just a travel diary but a universal reflection on fleeting yet powerful human experiences.
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Hello all, I'm Cae! I create both stories of fiction and romance, and poetry. As of late, I;ve been enjoying poems by Ashley Miller; Mickey's lips (https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/mickey-s-lips%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%29 and I Am Three Depressions (https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/i-am-three-depressions%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%29%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cstyle data-emotion-css="w4qknv-Replies">.css-w4qknv-Replies{display:grid;gap:1.5rem;}
I enjoyed in The Swamp, Iris Harris' Why DEI? https://shopping-feedback.today/theSwamp/why-dei%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E; and by Everyday Junglist A Microbiologist's Lament https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/a-microbiologist-s-lament%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
I would love to recommend the latest installment of Blackbird Fly! The writing is outstanding and it ties up some loose ends from previous installments! Nice work Cousin Rick! 💕https://shopping-feedback.today/chapters/blackbird-fly-part-14-voices-part-7%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Hiii I'm Essie, I write poems about the mind, politics and anything that fascinates me like Jinx from Arcane, and fictional, fantasy stories/ screenplays I'm recommending 'Back in the Shadows' by Farhan Khan for it's beautiful language and deep meaning :) https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/back-in-the-shadows%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Good stories everyone
I'd like to recommend "Apple Juice," by Essie! https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/apple-juice-1qmjj0vwu%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E It's a vulnerable glimpse on depression and how we dig ourselves out. ✨🖤
nice work
Hi Rachel here - writer of short fiction and film reviews/history Recommend this for a Top Story https://shopping-feedback.today/writers/the-weight-of-arthritis-my-true-story%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
This is one of the best poems I've read in a long time. If I could give it a top story, I would. By Marvelous Michael - https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/unmasking-the-paradoxical-me%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Hello, Mother Combs here! Just dropping in to nominate a story by Jason that I thought was awesome! https://shopping-feedback.today/fiction/jack-and-the-b-e-a-m-tock%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Hello, my name is Starlight Tucker and I'm currently working on a drama/romance series called 'Clouds in the Summer.' I spent a lot of time on the opening of it and created a piano track. I put a lot into it using my interests in music and photography. I'm shouting out Nina Pierce for the poem she just published today called "The Dance of Hearts." https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/the-dance-of-hearts-8ofok06q6%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Hello, I wanted to shout out this article from Greg Seebregts. Loved the Batman Arkham games and think a Gamer Article should get Top Story since I don't see it very often. Greg Seebregts https://shopping-feedback.today/gamers/batman-arkham-asylum%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E This game series is amazing.
Hello all, I'm Liam, I write mostly fiction/fantasy stuff and host the occasional unofficial challenge! I currently have a February challenge of which I would love to see what people can come up with, so if you haven't seen it already, my challenge is linked here: https://shopping-feedback.today/writers/time-travel-an-unofficial-challenge%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Late to the party, but I be Paul, that nuisance with an internet connection and love of the English word and abusing it when I can. Please check these out and consider them for Top Stories: From Stephen A. Roddewig, a very noble and community-driven idea for all creators with Kindle books to provide him with their links so he can read them them: https://shopping-feedback.today/writers/vocal-authors-bring-me-your-kindle-unlimited-books%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E My lovely wife wrote this beautiful piece for the Love in 50 Words Challenge, about the importance of loving yourself: https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/love-yourself-always-xjjxp09vk%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Ms Zara Blume wrote a knockout brilliant and hilarious entry for the Legends Rewritten challenge: https://shopping-feedback.today/fiction/to-die-for-w512ua0von%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Call Me Les wrote an important and powerful piece for the Legends Rewritten Challenge: https://shopping-feedback.today/fiction/that-cameo-girl%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E The Dani Writer wrote a beautiful piece for the Love in 50 Words Challenge: https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/we-got-a-life%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
I'm Bill. I go by Bolt. ⚡ I write lots of humor/comedy, poetry, horror, and I'm developing in fiction a universe where everyone alive gets their own superpower. (Check out my Realm of No Restrictions.) Here's three stories I especially enjoyed the last couple weeks.... ⚡💙⚡ From Cindy🎀--> https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/the-key-1x8o0qfi%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E From Andrea Corwin --> https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/steel-meltdown%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E And Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred did a fantastic unofficial challenge last month that had all kinds of great entries. This was a favorite of mine from Sid Aaron Hirji --> https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/still-in-pieces%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E I appreciate you stopping by my profile. ⚡💙⚡
Hi, everyone! I'm Alyssa and I've been writing intermittently on here, whenever inspiration strikes (which hasn't been much lately). Here's Donna Fox's lovely poem about the many forms of love: https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/coupled-love%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
I have two to share! Jim’s goal for 2025 is filled with possibility and intention: https://shopping-feedback.today/pride/progress-bt1gj60vlv%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E And Savannah’s action packed and comedic fiction piece!! https://shopping-feedback.today/fiction/the-demotion%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Happy February everyone, I go by JBaz and write most fiction, and humor however I am begining to have the courage to write poetry. Thanks to all the support from my fellow vocal family. Here are three wonderfully written stories that I feel deserve a read" Katarzyna Popiei - Her take on 'The Little Match Girl" is very unique and thrilling read https://shopping-feedback.today/fiction/a-falling-star-611sca028g%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Sk Parihar - Normally I would not pick one that already has a top story but I found this Poem too good not to be read https://shopping-feedback.today/poets/i-lost-my-childhood%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Mariana Busarova- An artist I have just recently begun reading and love how her words flow with beauty. This short story is simply heartfelt: https://shopping-feedback.today/fiction/the-most-craved-one%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E Thank you to everyone who supports my work
A notification that there was a new post from one of the creator writers I'd first added when that became possible made me wonder if their profile had been hacked! But, no- the recent return to Vocal by Lindsay Rae Brown lifted my spirits If you haven't read her work you should def. check it out! Here's one of her latest. https://shopping-feedback.today/writers/that-time-i-returned-to-vocal-and-nobody-knew-who-i-was%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="css-w4qknv-Replies">
Nice work everyone