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that meant a new post on writing by me and the others in the group on the first Wednesday of the month. (Click the photo for my posts; click here for the group website).
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Category Archives: childhood
Shining the Light on Dark Places: Rape, What To Do
So, lots of people have been raped. But what can we do about it? How can we stop this epidemic of abuse against women, and also men, and children? Here are Mhairi Simpson’s ideas about it, a follow up to … Continue reading
Posted in abuse, books, childhood, depression, evil, fear, hell, making a difference, mental illness, shining a light, the dark places
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The Questions with h. l. nelson: writer, editor, former mannequin
I just met Miss Nelson online two and a half months ago. On our mutual birthday. You know how sometimes you meet someone, either in real life, or online, and you just get each other? That’s me and h. l. … Continue reading
Posted in author, birthdays, books, childhood, drawing, dreams, editing, fantasy, feminism, fiction, inspiration, literary fiction, poetry, publishing, sci-fi, science, The Questions, writing
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The Questions with Jim Snowden: writer, editor, educator
I feel like I’ve arrived! A perfect stranger asked to answer The Questions! I don’t know this person AT. ALL! So, shall we get to know him, together? The Questions 3. If you could trade places with anyone for a … Continue reading
Posted in age, author, books, childhood, fantasy, kindle, love, nook, paperback, perseverance, publishing, The Questions
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The Questions with Christina Esdon: writer, mermaid, actress
I’ve mentioned my online writers’ group several times, and the next person to fall sway to the power of The Questions is Christina Esdon. And she asked me if she could participate. What kind of person would I be if … Continue reading
Posted in art, author, books, childhood, fiction, guilty pleasures, happiness, literary fiction, music, The Questions, writing
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Shining the Light on Dark Places: intro
“The only thing necessary for evil to flourish is for good men to do nothing.” ~ Edmund Burke I’m sorry to have to tell you this, dear readers, but some horrible stuff happens in this world of ours. Kids get … Continue reading
Posted in abuse, childhood, depression, dreams, evil, fear, feminism, hell, history, making a difference, memory, mental illness, shining a light, the dark places
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The Questions with Joe Schmidt: very funny man
Okay, first of all, if you are offended in any way by slightly off-color language, or the word boobs, I suggest you not read this entry for The Questions. However, if you do NOT read this post, you will miss … Continue reading
Posted in author, books, childhood, drawing, funny funny, memoir, The Questions
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Sweating in the Sunshine
I’m in Atlanta this week. Today (Sun, 8/26/12), I’m in Buckhead for my niece Emma’s soccer tournament. Right this second I’m sitting in Starbucks with my sister-in-law (her mama) and writing while she (my SIL) (theoretically) studies for a class … Continue reading
Posted in childhood, dreams, family, giving to others, love
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