Beneath the Surface Canvas
In the quiet embrace of coastal winds and the rhythmic murmur of waves, a story of art and adventure unfolds—a tale of an artist named Maya who sought to captu...
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About Princess Fiona
Princess Fiona of Emberwild is a character that shows up in several of my short stories. She met an untimely demise with a dragon after a contest of riddles, w...
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The Mermaid and the Storm
With the crash of waves beneath her, the Mermaid leapt out of the sea. For a brief moment, she saw the storm clouds above, And then she returned under...
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Traveling to South Africa
Next month, I'm traveling to South Africa. I'll spend most of my time in Cape Town and I also want to tour through the Garden Route. I'm hoping to meet some of...
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The Poker Player
Clinton kept quiet. He was holding some great cards, and if he kept his wits about him, the full pot would be his. A good gambler never counts the money in the...
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Princess Fiona Lost in Dreams
Princess Fiona of Emberwild was feeling tired. It was mid-afternoon and she had spent the morning doing very princess-y things, such as presiding over court, g...
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A Cabin in the Woods
In the heart of the forest, deep in the wild,There stands a cabin, a sight to behold.Its walls are of wood, its roof is of thatch,And the windows are small, bu...
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The Storm that Brewed
The wind swirled outside the pane glass window Through the dim light of the early morning, She stared intently at the yard outside. Leaves blew haphaz...
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The Winner Takes It All
The lonely man sat quietly at the table, All of his remaining chips in front of him. A last bet, A desperate gamble. He took a deep breath and look...
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Pellucidar: A Fable of Other-World
Captain Franco grabbed the wheel to steer the zeppelin clear of the approaching thunderheads. They had been flying for over nine hours and were close to their...
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When the Solstice Passed
Countenance a bird?Is it by the fields of giant rain,And then, since breaking of a tare. 'T was wont to the whole.If I am I,And debauchee of gnome,Himself, him...
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Sympathising Quake
Sympathising quake, Ye earth and with time, While yet a summer weather. How shallow as the echo hath pillowed them, To the lofty elm-tree...
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Lost in the Valley
Family and hides, and steady, More bright than forward it; ’Tis peace’s end of things For elegy shall sing, And greets its bowers, O...
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Masters of Camps
Great, it re-peopled from their arms the august masters of camps, To each other, fluid, a transparent lakes, thy errors, perturbations of smoke of new ways a...
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Evil and Happy On the Dream
Strangely grotesque beneath the shimmering clouds We speak to green spells within the sky Take cover! The devil is gone All scary on the water You dream of tin...
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Travel Inspiration for Creative Writers
Transform your travel experiences into powerful writing inspiration. Learn how to observe, document, and channel your adventures into compelling stories while making a positive impact on the places you visit.
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Fitness and Wellness for Writers - Body and Mind Connection
Discover how physical fitness enhances creativity and writing productivity. From yoga practices to running routines, learn how to build a wellness practice that supports your writing life.
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Can Your Injured Back be Cured by Bikram Yoga?
Bikram Yoga, or hot yoga is something I happen to be doing on and off for quite a very long time. Actually I started before my continual back pain began. Before...
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Ashtanga Yoga - A Beginner's Journey
I've been practicing Ashtanga Yoga recently and attending classes as well as watching videos at home. Here are a few good tips and techniques I have picked...
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