That's not really the question in #FPQ141 but it hangs close enough to title it as such. At least from my perspective. His question, as a direct quote, is: Do you agree that human suffering can be beneficial and that suffering is a necessary part of the human condition? Why or why not?Fandango 2021 #FPQ141 … Continue reading To Suffer, or Not to Suffer
Month: October 2021
Diverting from Fibre
Diverticulitis and diverticulosis -- not the best subject for a Sunday morning, but let me tell you a story that begins with my first diagnosis of this problem. First, though, you need to know I have no medical training. Apart from First Aid, Level Two, now several years out of date. The problem above is … Continue reading Diverting from Fibre
A Truth
#blogginginsights from SaltedCaramel. A deep sigh, followed by a few keys tapped. A deeper sigh. My thumbs are healing. So slow. Too slow. How can a writer not write? I'm with Franz Kafka. I'm a monster, grumpy, suffering severe bouts of COF Syndrome (that's cranky old fart syndrome in case you want to use it), … Continue reading A Truth
In the Throes of Creating a New Short Story
And didn't pre-plan a post. Whoops! However, the story I'm editing ready for publication is an Australian short story (about 6k words) about gold country. Do you remember Itchy (originally published here)? Stay tuned. He's going to make it into his own book. Photo by Pat Whelen on Pexels.com
The Creation of a Story
This little story idea was outlined for submission to a children's anthology (later cancelled). I haven't gone beyond the idea and basic outline, and animal-protagonist stories seem to have hit a dull patch so I haven't gone further with it, but tell me what you think ... story array Image: Bilby (an Australian animal), digging … Continue reading The Creation of a Story
A bit of fun
The best way to start the day — titles with depth and breadth and … giggles!
I’m going to finish my day with a bit of humour and fictitious book titles.
A couple of these came to me out of the blue, so I rounded it up to ten.
1. Making Ends Meet : Penny Pinchin
2. Before the Rainbow : Raine Lotts
3. Petrol Shortages : Phillippa Cann
4. Hook, Line and Sinker : Bob A Long
5. Famous Landmarks : Eileen Towers
6. Crush on you : Rosie Hughes
7. Origami flowers for beginners : Lily Fowlds
8. Learn a new trade : A Prentiss
9. Get me out of here! : Sesame Forlock
10. Lunar Night : Ray O’Moone
Good night everyone
September Book Reviews
Diana’s reviews for September – you’ll find one to fit!
September flew by, didn’t it?
These are all great reads, so don’t ask me to pick a favorite. Enjoy a beautiful October. And Happy Reading.
September book reviews include my4 and 5 star reads of poetry, fantasy, western romance, sci-fi, a memoir, and a middle-grade book.
Click on the covers for Amazon global links.
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More than Coffee: Memories in Verse and Prose by Lauren Scott
This highly recommended and quick read is a compilation of a number of Scott’s personal and precious memories conveyed in both short prose and freeform poetry. A lot of those memories come with the luxury of a hot cup of coffee, but not all. They capture bits of time from idolizing Barbara Streisand as a kid to camping in the Sierras, and lifelong encounters with spiders. Embedded within many of the stories are heartfelt relationships with parents, spouse, and children.
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He Cultivates Your Secrets
He's the man, the Black, and he works the night to find the price of a soul. Why would Liana Benit seek out such a man? He'll ruin her life, her future, and her dreams. Why does she seek him?Because she needs to find the truth to set the memory of her father's soul free. … Continue reading He Cultivates Your Secrets
Cage Dunn - Fibber, Fabricator, Teller-of-Tall-Tales 