... discuss writing from abctales ... but i can't get to it ... every time i click the recently added link it times out and errors ... in fact it sometimes takes me two or three times to even access the forum ...

is anyone else suffering this slowness or is it just me? ... it is certainly offputting ... it would seem others are getting to read things and comment on them ...

i am bad tempered now ...

This is a very professional piece of work. It's very long and I will admit that in the confines of a working day I haven't yet finished it - but I will print up the remaining pages and read them on he train home tonight.

http://www.abctales.com/rattus/lucky_strike

This is the latest in a long line in this genre of American writing - which is what makes it all the more remarkable. It will surprise and intrigue you.

It's worth the time.

Donald Rumsfeld is giving the president his daily briefing. He concludes by saying: "Yesterday, 3 Brazilian soldiers were killed in an accident"

"OH NO!" the President exclaims. "That's terrible!"

His staff sits stunned at this display of emotion, nervously watching as the president sits, head in hands. Finally, the President looks up and asks...

''How many is a Brazillion ?'

As I've said before, I wouldn't know how to critique poetry, but this one got to me. No superfluity. Perfect.

http://www.abctales.com/barely_black_francis/realisation

Has anyone else noticed the often bizarre ad suggestions that this feature comes up with?

for example, whilst editing my poem, Itching, it came up with several suggestions including sweet itch and jock itch treatment. Since then I have been happily clicking away to see what other pieces incite...(yes, I'm very bored today!)

Glad to have you back! This is absolutely brilliant! 10/10

http://www.abctales.com/node/544892

Soraia

Like it, very much indeed. Original, talented....thanks!

http://www.abctales.com/spack/raver

Hey Joe,

You've cheered up my morning. I loved this one.

Big hug,

Drew.