In their new album, Minutes to Midnight, bad boy alternative rockers Linkin Park show a new more somber and introspective side. Their first few albums dealt heavily with the traditional teen subjects of relationships and anger at parents, lovers, and … Continue reading →
As I was sitting here trying to figure out what to write, a very good friend suggested sharing what inspires me! So big thanks to Cat for the idea and Gwen for the pep talk š Okay, so onto the … Continue reading →
Every Friday, we will post links to a collection of flash pieces written by our contributing Authors and guests. They may be related to the same prompt, they may be randomly assembled, they will always be enjoyable. This week, we … Continue reading →
Discovery of PoetryOf all the things I love to read, poetry has never really been on the list. But as I have been delving in to what writing is, how to improve it, add passion to it; I have realized … Continue reading →
Look out, it’s Thursday again! (Where does the time go?) Most of the contributors of the Writer’s Retreat Blog participate in the weekly meme, Thursday Thirteen, so every Thursday we link to the individual sites of each writer’s TT. Hopefully, … Continue reading →
So, yesterday was tax day – I’m sure it didn’t go unnoticed by most of us. They say death and taxes are the only certainties. For most of us aspiring to be published, we can add to that list, rejection. … Continue reading →
I just finished reading Tangled Webs, the latest book by Anne Bishop and I was planning on writing a review about it today, but since it is the is part of a series, I decided it would be more helpful … Continue reading →
The Planter Box by Evilynne For the Flash Fiction Carnival April Topic-Elements Angie stood over her kitchen table and dug into the fragrant, cool potting soil that filled her gaily painted planter box. It was soothing, dark and full of … Continue reading →
The following is a writing challenge I snagged from Booking Through Thursday. Pick up the nearest book. (Iām sure you must have one nearby.) Turn to page 123. What is the first sentence on the page? The last sentence on … Continue reading →
I had a go at the three line, 17 syllables or less sort of haiku and came up with this Spring livesIn the blossom on my treeIn the yellow daffodils Summer dancesIn the rosesIn the warmth of the sun Autumn … Continue reading →