COLLEEN’S #BOOK #REVIEWS “Tell Me a Story: in 99 words,” BY AUTHOR, Annette Rochelle Aben, @YouAreTheExpert

Featuring Your Next Weekend Read! About this Book It has been a desire of mine since I was a young person to write stories. I had to start somewhere, so I chose to start by writing very short stories.That bring said, I welcome you to a collection of short stories, very short stories as each … Continue reading COLLEEN’S #BOOK #REVIEWS “Tell Me a Story: in 99 words,” BY AUTHOR, Annette Rochelle Aben, @YouAreTheExpert

“Poetic Spell-Craft”: Quadrille

The dVerse Poet's Pub Challenge: "Sanaa here, aka adashofsunny, and once again it’s time for my favorite of all prompts, the Quadrille. This feisty little poem is an invention of our own design: precisely 44 words (not counting the title) including the word that we provide."Today, I’d like you to ponder upon the word “Spell.”Quadrille … Continue reading “Poetic Spell-Craft”: Quadrille

Litha, The Summer Solstice, #ButterflyCinquain

Image by Hans Braxmeier from Pixabay Litha red flames flicker longest day of the year we honor death, rebirth, and change Magick our Summer Solstice blessings flow let go—learn acceptance abide in the moment We know Litha, the Summer Solstice, is called the festival of fire. June 21st is the longest day of the year. … Continue reading Litha, The Summer Solstice, #ButterflyCinquain

“The Fairy Stone,” 99-word Story

June 6, 2022, Carrot Ranch prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story that features stone-stacking. How does the activity fit into a story? Who is involved? What is the tone? Do the stones have special meaning? Go where the prompt leads! Submit by June 11, 2022. Image by mario-k from Pixabay … Continue reading “The Fairy Stone,” 99-word Story

COLLEEN’S #BOOK #REVIEWS “Someone Close to Home,” BY AUTHOR, Alex Craigie

Featuring Your Next Weekend Read! About this Book Talented pianist Megan Youngblood has it all – fame, fortune and Gideon.But Gideon isn’t good enough for Megan’s ambitious, manipulative mother, whose meddling has devastating repercussions for Megan and for those close to her.Now, trapped inside her own body, she is unable to communicate her needs or … Continue reading COLLEEN’S #BOOK #REVIEWS “Someone Close to Home,” BY AUTHOR, Alex Craigie

Colleen’s Coffee Klatch: Ritu Bhathal

Hello everyone! Welcome to Colleen's Coffee Klatch. Where I grew up, the Kaffee klatsch was all the rage. Folks (mostly women) would get together, share a cup of coffee, and catch up on their lives. Thanks so much for stopping by to share a cup of coffee and a chat. Every month, I like to … Continue reading Colleen’s Coffee Klatch: Ritu Bhathal

“Tired,” #ShareYourDay, #TankaTuesday,

Our #TankaTuesday challenge this week was to share our day (or week) and write a piece of syllabic poetry to go with the image. I wrote a Badger's Hexastich. My week was not interesting, to say the least. Sophie, then Chloe—The Unicorn Cats On Monday, we did some furniture moving, which is always exhausting. The … Continue reading “Tired,” #ShareYourDay, #TankaTuesday,

Announcing: Unicorn Cats Publishing Services & a Collaboration with Giddy Up Press

This January, I took on a project for an author where I prepared his eBook and print book for publication on Amazon. I even created a cover for the book. I wrote a review HERE. What I discovered is that I liked… er, enjoyed preparing the manuscripts. Who would have thought? I’m a firm believer … Continue reading Announcing: Unicorn Cats Publishing Services & a Collaboration with Giddy Up Press