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Allure of the Gypsies Blog Tour Volunteer of the Day: Dom DiFrancesco

We have two volunteers today, so here is the first of our great bloggers. This man is a phenomenal poet who has always been supportive and a positive voice upon the blogosphere.  Did I say he was an excellent poet? … Continue reading

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Four eBooks for 99 Cents Each!

This is the Eve of All Hallows Eve, so I should be talking about horror and pushing my horror novella.  Instead, I’ve realized that not everyone likes to be scared.  After all, not every child dresses up as a monster.  … Continue reading

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Editing Haiku: A Six Poem Series

First Run I think this is funI get to fix my mistakes And witness the whole * Second Run Second times the charm I will focus on the tale Sanding the edges * Third Run Starting to wear down Even … Continue reading

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Genre Hugger

Tried and true Changes make him blue A one trick pony perhaps Critics write in all CAPS Yet he stays within his box Locked up tighter than Fort Knox The genre author writes away Happy no matter what you say … Continue reading

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Genre Jumper (Sestina Style)

He departs upon the road With pen clutched within his hand Never knowing his return Because his quest is a dream To be seen by the world Once he makes it real So many genres in the world Each a … Continue reading

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100 Haiku for the Gamer’s Thumbs: 9-12

Sanely Yelling at the Television I hear whispering Of my friends who are my squad They can hear me too – Wide Berth Needed Newest type of play Where we punch and swing and jump A threat to all near … Continue reading

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Goodbye, Futurama

Tonight we say good-bye To a charming cast of characters And one smelly lobster Resurrected after death Only to be killed again Yet Family Guy lives on? So I’ll sit back at ten With a beer and popcorn Fighting memories … Continue reading

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The Hardest Part (Also Sale Promo)

The book is done My editing complete I eye Amazon like a hawk Greedy and nervous Prepared for that final step Self-publishing! You are my chosen path It is not the final step Merely the first The hardest part now … Continue reading

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The Big Man

Immense in stature Powerful and imposing Yet gentle of heart Kind of word Loyal to friends While vicious to his foes It pays to befriend a Big Man Because you never know If their heart is huge

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Women of Windemere: Kira Grasdon Poems

I Am Kira I am me Hidden behind The me you expect Mask firmly in place Lines rehearsed I am ready To play the game You underestimate me Thinking me a prize To woo and praise My eyes on your … Continue reading

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