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Mariposa (Butterfly)I wrote this in inspiration to the Spanish movie called "Butterfly"
Lost in ClarityThis is a Villanelle Poem that takes a creative approach to display the mysteries of life. There is no blueprint or map given when you are born. Therefore, at times you feel lost.- Writing Fantasy Novels: Tips from a ProAn interview with fantasy writer Steven Harper Piziks reveals what makes him a successful writer.
The CityHoods, dames, private eyes, and goombas galore in this tour of the grimy city.- In SpringA poem about the beauty of spring and how it intrinsically recreates us every year.
Hook Arm's HouseSome legends are born of fear of those we do not know or understand, and do not seek to know, but nothing good comes from the death of an innocent man.- The Ship in the CloudThe ship appeared from nowhere, looking like a cloud. George knew it for what it was though. As a pet lover he might or might not approve of their purpose.
- Just Another Day in Cold SpringA young man attempts to bully a neighborhood kid and uncovers his own nightmare.
The Last DayIn the face of social collapse, a young man must help to get his family across the border to safety. Will he be able to keep his humanity when the rest of the world doesn't, or will be become part of the chaos.
The Harpist's WifeSome legends are better off only heard, and not seen. A legend in flash fiction.- Ribbon, Chiffon and Silken FlowersAn older woman looks back on the joy Easter brought to her as a child in England in the 1950s. It wasn't a happy home, but holidays brought some kind of tacit agreement to eschew harshness and celebrate with good food and gifts.
- Short Story Selection: Night Shift at the HospitalA story about one nurse's trying and rather funny night at work.
- How to Fail in Screenwriting While Really TryingScreenwriting is hard to break into; everyone knows that. But how hard? Pro screenwriter David H. Steinberg ("Slackers," "Puss in Boots") gives you the painful truth.
- The Retiree Next DoorThe new neighbor seems harmless enough, until he comes up with a new cure or garden grubs, and the cure ecapes.
- How to Create a Killer Outline for Your ScreenplayMost scripts fall down because writers don't do the hard work of outlining their plot and character beats. This guide shows you step by step how to make an outline that really sings.
- Lord Byron: The Playboy of the Romantic PoetsThough he is remembered today for his passionate and beautiful poetry, the life of Lord Byron was anything but ideal. The 19th-century celebrity was continually mired in scandals and affairs, both at home in England and abroad.
- Oscar Wilde, an Irish PoetThough known mostly for his plays and epigrams, Oscar Wilde is also a notable poet. His poems: Requiescat, The Ballad of Reading Gaol, and E. Tenebris and how it was a reflection of his life.
- How to Break Into ScreenwritingThere's a lot of advice out there on how to break into Hollywood. Unfortunately, most of it is wrong. Here's the real deal on how to get your script made into a movie.
- In the Life of WinterA poem based on images of beautiful winter skies.
- Brainstorming Original ContentFinding material to write about is easy. Here are a few tips!
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The User Pass Collection (Limerick)Some people collect trinkets, others post cards, some sentimental things, some only things of great value, but almost all of us collect user names and passwords, whether we want to or not.
The Fountain of Youth is Actually... Butt Cream?There you have it folks- I have found the secret to youthful longevity!- Yet Another Vampire SagaA short story about vampires taking over the world that also makes a parody of the Twilight Books.
- My Yellow WishA clear look of the Summer, written in an abstract view.
Mining for the Essence of LifeThe search for aliens reveals them hiding in the place you'd least expect.- Sun Breaking Through the CloudsA poetic marriage of words and an image captured shortly before the ring of fire eclipse.
- The Runaway RobotThe year is 2040 and a young boy is attacked by the security robot meant to protect him. His only hope is the creator of the machine or a retired soldier who keeps to himself.
- POE, a MAN of POETIC PRINCIPLESEdgar Allan Poe has penned well known gothic tales of the grotesque, but Poe, the poet, is greatly overlooked.
- Just One of Those Nights at the StationJason is working over as Terry and Pete come in for their late night shift, but something is amiss and Jason stays over to see what they are up to.
- Redneck Birth ControlThe misadventures of Candy, one of eight children...and how she plans to keep her family much smaller when she grows up.
- Azure EyesHave you ever looked into deep blue eyes, and seen the Universe staring right back at you? One poet at heart takes flight into one of the most beautiful and mysterious wonders in the world, and shares his journey with you...
- Letters of LightA poem based on the photo of a light bulb. I was inspired by the brightness that is highlighted in the light bulb and the room.
- How to Lose an Employee for a DayMost large employers struggle to at least appear to care for their employees. Unfortunately, it's all too easy to get lost in the shuffle. What would happen if an employee went missing for a day?
- Sparrow HaikuA haiku inspired by an image of sparrows near a wooden bench.
Little White Pieces of HopeDedicated to the researchers who make the discoveries that give us medical cancer treatments - in my mother's case, the little white pieces of hope.- Hit it with a BookEverything is not always at it appears. That's certainly true when you're listening at the bedroom door!
Facebook – a Bend in TimeKnow your place in the universe and stay there, even if you just want to get a glimpse of the way it used to be.- How to Care for a Missing ToothHow to care for a missing tooth in the event that you are sarcastic and don't know when to shut up.
- The Pelican's Ancient FlightA poem that attempts to capture in sluggish words the pelicans' flashing predatory dive.
- The Worst of the BestA funny story of the best and worst day all rolled into one where a woman overcomes obstacles and does not give up in pursuit of her dream. Bad luck actually can have good results.
