Monthly Archives: Jan 2015

‘A Writer’s Blog’ from the Killer’s Perspective

Posted on Jan 30, 2015 by caroleparkes

Originally posted on Papa Doug Writes:
After reading author Carole Parkes’ short story on her blog about a woman who is murdered in her own kitchen, told from the victim’s point of view, I felt inspired to write the killers…

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Book Covers?

Posted on Jan 28, 2015 by caroleparkes

I’ve just been playing around with royalty free images today. Now, the main thing about these images is that you can’t use them for profit, although you can use them for many other things. I’m going to put one of … Continue reading →

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To Percy (PC), Love from Meg Abyte

Posted on Jan 25, 2015 by caroleparkes

Sorting through some of my papers, I came across a printed copy of an old email; it was to my youngest son, Brian, who’d left home to attend university. We used to address our emails as if it was our computers … Continue reading →

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The Versatile Blogger Award

Posted on Jan 18, 2015 by caroleparkes

 I’ve seen how others react to awards, and to be honest I wasn’t exactly sure where I stood in the debate to accept or not accept them. Fulfilling their requirements takes time and effort, and most of us are already … Continue reading →

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Jessica Wren’s ‘Book of the Month’

Posted on Jan 14, 2015 by caroleparkes

‘Transitory’ Author Ian Williams I’ve just read and reviewed Jessica Wren’s ‘Book of the Month’ for January 2015.  It’s science fiction, a category I don’t usually read, but I’m glad I did since it’s introduced me to this genre’s possibilities. I … Continue reading →

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Renovation

Posted on Jan 11, 2015 by caroleparkes

Originally posted on BREVITY:
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? We’re all hurled Into the midst, A perfect world Does not exist. Taught to hate, Doomed to die. Our death rate Has soared sky-high. We can…

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How to handle Stress

Posted on Jan 9, 2015 by caroleparkes

A psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to an audience. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they’d be asked the “half empty or half full” question. Instead, with a smile on her face, she … Continue reading →

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Original Acrylic Painting – Rocky Beach

Posted on Jan 5, 2015 by caroleparkes

One from my imagination painted the week before Christmas. I think I’ll rework the rocks and their shadows . I’ve had a dreadful cold since New Years Eve, so once I’ve recovered I’ll have another go. I quite liked the sky though. New … Continue reading →

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