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  • I know I'm late to the party, been kinda busy. But I read every single thought provoking essay and would like to contribute as well. Thanks. Following is an excerpt fr...
  • Started by Jenny Steffan
    In the world of skincare and beauty, there's one thing that's always on-trend – a radiant, sun-kissed tan. It's a symbol of health, vitality, and confidence. And...
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  • I am writing about a family member too. Look at Home Before Dark (Susan Cheever); The Bishop's Daughter (Honor Moore) and American Chica (Marie Anana-Ward) for great m...
  • I have a young adult novel coming out at the beginning of June (God willing--there have been a few setbacks) and I am using a pen name simply because I did not feel my...
  • I love this, Jane. It is evocative and riveting. I'm impressed that the line about the boy's crayons tells so much about the girl. An inspiration, you are. Peace. Jan...
  • Second Small Stone - Sunset   The rain is incessant, but refreshing.  Tap, tap, tap.  Drops litter the windshield.  Each one a tiny orb, a round window, a relection of...
  • Thanks, Rebecca. Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. But not in this story. I loved the humor of Phoenix Complaining and am a big fan of Unspeakable Truths & Happy...
  • Hi all, I am in for password protection.  To tell the truth, I am pretty green to the ins and outs of all this... so, I greatly appreciate this knowledge... Thanks, Melissa
  • Patty, I'll paste the piece, "Everything Happens for a Reason," in below. Normally my short fiction is funny (though not ha-ha funny). When this piece ran too long an...
  • Rossandra,    There are plenty of lurkers on AW, however if you didn't join or s...t been on since mid-last year, so unsure who Maryn is, whether's she's a moderator or what level moderator she is.  You can contact...