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Displaced– Alastair’s Photo Fiction

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Michael

  Displaced– Alastair’s Photo Fiction Alastair is both a writer and a photographer. The idea of Alastair’s Photo Fiction is that a photo that he has taken is used as a prompt for flash fiction – a short story – or … Continue reading →

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Micah’s Angel Wings

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Michael

  Over the years I have worked with a number of wonderful students each of whom possessed great talent as performers. Drama is a fabulous subject, creative, a great buzz and scary as all can be. My work brings me … Continue reading →

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Ligo Haibun Challenge

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Michael

  My chosen prompt:   “The earth has music for those who listen.” Quote by George Santayana     Earth Music We are lying in my most favourite place. The Blue Mountains speak to us in voices that only they … Continue reading →

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Three Words – Trifextra Week 76

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Michael

  When asked to describe his writing process in three words, Neil Gaiman replied, “Glare. Drink tea.” This weekend, the Trifextra challenge is to sum up your own process with just three little words. Here are mine:  Explore, Create, Intrigue

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Lonely Music

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Michael

  I wanted to write about this topic, as I am certain I am not the only person who listens to what I call lonely music. I have music playing all round me at most times of the day. In … Continue reading →

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Friday Fictioneers – Cabrito

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Michael

Cabrito Joseph hated cemetery duty. His job each week was to tidy up, pull out the weeds and make sure there was not too much desecration. By lunchtime he had found a shady spot under a tree. He spied the … Continue reading →

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Picture it & Write: SCARY STORY

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Michael

Picture it & Write: SCARY STORY     There’s not a lot to life being a marshmallow. Or as we call ourselves Mallows. What we are is more exciting than who we are. Most people couldn’t give a rats either way … Continue reading →

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Fly – Trifecta Week 85

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Michael

  FLY (intransitive verb) 1a : to move in or pass through the air with wings   b : to move through the air or before the wind or through outer space c : to float, wave, or soar in … Continue reading →

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I Miss You

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Michael

  I look for you. Every morning Your words Greet my day.   I miss you, My expectation, Selfish I know.   There is a longing It lingers As hours pass.   There is nothing. No word. Still I miss … Continue reading →

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Alastair’s Photo Fiction

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Michael

The Love Goddess     We were told the love goddess was an object of beauty. My friends and I were skeptical. The square bust thing didn’t do anything for us. Most of us squirmed at the thought. That and … Continue reading →

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