I am a dreamer, a writer who never published a word, A painter who never sold her painting. Inside me, there are untold stories, a passion. I am a woman who can love like Aphrodite. I am the caged bird who craves the freedom of a falcon. My long wild hair holds memories and…
New month, new shot at getting your work out there. If you’re writing poetry, short stories, essays, or something weird that doesn’t quite fit into a box, there’s something here for you. These free-entry writing opportunities are split into categories — open calls, region-specific submissions, grants, and fellowships — so you can easily find what…
I went into Equation by Hubert-Richard Clarke expecting a straightforward crime thriller, but I found something a little different. The book starts with a lot of atmosphere; orange sunrises, ocean waves, and a detective carrying grief like an extra limb. From the very first page, there’s this weight hanging over everything, and I can tell…
The journey of Bitterblue by Sam Martin to my hands is a story in itself. When the author mailed it to me from Germany, it somehow almost got lost the moment it touched Nigerian soil. Weeks passed, and I kept hearing the same thing: “Your package hasn’t arrived yet.” Until, one day, it magically had…
Out in the meadow, Leafs whisper mellow Waiting to be struck by this Indecent fellow-the round red ball. Upon the crack of dawn, Birds chirp in distrust; Winds cry in despair; Looking teased and embarrassed. Mother bird threw a tantrum For their lose of abode. The atmosphere tirade- All day for the loss…
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