Pick of the day
Ukulele Lesson 1
Posted by Scorpio88 on Mon, 26 Jul 2021
The longest journey must begin with a single step. Me and my new ukulele friend have a long way to go. We have a relationship to build, a trust to develop, unknown experiences to go through together, and I'm sure some disagreements. But if we can learn from each other, what better journey is there to embark upon. This is that first, tiny step...
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The Train You Rode In On
Posted by sean mcnulty on Tue, 27 Jul 2021
In their notes, the more scholarly Kindred Eyes had already thrown down a gush of ways to describe what the Rinsed Face exercise meant, according to Elder, at various times.
Peel off bandages, expose past wounds.
Bring to light the lasting dark.
Get past the anxieties and uncertainties of modern life.
Go over and beyond the limits of communication. Read more
Poem of the week
In IKEA, he dreams about the woman he loves
Posted by stevepoet on Sat, 24 Jul 2021
I'm eating the usual Daim Bar cake,
taking note as this incredible day
continues to unfold
like a bolt of silk.
Kissed on the back of my neck
by the sun in all of its splendour
through plate glass, I stretch
like a black cat under
the heat. Rub my hand on it,
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Story and Poem of the Month
Our Story and Poem of the Month for July, very kindly selected by airyfairy:
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Story and Poem of the Week and Inspiration Point
Do remember the online reading event on the 26th of August - we'd lovRead moreNovellas. Call for Submissions
I've been sent this by Leamington Books which is run by an old ABCTaler who's very kindly agreed to do a little question and answer session for us as a fundraiser soon.
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A Working Class State of Mind by Colin Burnett: Review
Once again, It's my pleasure to announce the publication of ABCTales writer Colin Burnett's debut short story collection. Here's a review by Celticman:
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Picks of the Month
In IKEA, he dreams about the woman he loves
Posted by stevepoet on Sat, 24 Jul 2021
I'm eating the usual Daim Bar cake,
taking note as this incredible day
continues to unfold
like a bolt of silk.
Kissed on the back of my neck
by the sun in all of its splendour
through plate glass, I stretch
like a black cat under
the heat. Rub my hand on it,
slow, savour my skin.
I look at the sky
through huge, blue windows.
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WebWorld (1.1)
Posted by rosaliekempthorne on Mon, 05 Jul 2021
Part 1: Global Warming
1.
“It’s getting worse down there.”
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