Welcome to Promote Yourself Monday. All Go Dog Go Cafe community members are invited to post one link to one specific piece of their writing (600 words or less please!) they have published on their blog, Facebook page, or Instagram feed into the comments section below.
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Many thanks for the opportunity to share a post, https://kmorrispoet.com/2020/02/08/ballet/. Kind regards, Kevin
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Your poem “Ballet” is both witty and insightful, Kevin. You’ve done it again!
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Many thanks, Paul. I’m delighted you like “Ballet”. Best wishes, Kevin
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Loved your rhymes.
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Simple though insightful poem.
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Thank you. I’m pleased you like it. Best wishes, Kevin
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You intrigued my imagination with your finale Kevin.
“Dust
And art,
Is not that far apart.”
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Thanks, Ivor. I’m pleased you like my poem. Best wishes, Kevin
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Simply lovely.
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Delightful and witty piece, Kevin.
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Thank you, Eugenia for your kind words. I’m pleased you like my poem. Best wishes, Kevin
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I made it to the top!!! WHOOP WHOOP!!!
And what a beauty. Thanks Kevin!!
Stephen
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Thanks, Stephen. I’m really pleased you enjoyed reading “Ballet”. Best wishes, Kevin
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Gratitude from LA thanks for the opportunity LA girls can channel A. Ginsberg too
http://wordslessspoken781842219.blog/2019/02/12/la-girls-can-channel-a-ginsberg-too/
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Your talent for imagery seems endless. Reading one of your poems is like a fast paced vivid dream.
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Thanks for reading and visiting friend 😊
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I like what Paul said, very fast paced and I loved your use of colours, exquisite.
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Again, such vivid imagery, that leaves almost exhausted…… like listening to Janis Joplin
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Thanks Ivor 😊 I love Janis too.
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Agreeing with everyone on this one: your imagery is powerful and vivid. You paint this poem, like a mural, on the concrete of the city.
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Thank you friend and thanks to my scattered mind ✌💛
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Your poem is as vivid as mastered street art. Amazing.
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Thank you Eugenia there’s lots of history behind that piece…
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Wow! I can’t begin to imagine.
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Love it. Record a reading of it and post it… I bet you’d knock us on our asses.
Stephen
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I’ll work on it friend. I’ve been thinking of recording some of the pieces. I’m not sure about this one, it’s very fast, but I’ll give it the Bukowski try 😉
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Wicked. 🤓🙏👍🙌👍🙏🤓
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Happy Monday,
Thought I’d share some world lore this time. Been a while.
https://ederren.wordpress.com/2020/02/05/between/
Enjoy.
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You do such a good job making your world come alive.
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Thank you. One day it will be alive enough to concentrate on and finish the rewrite.
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Loved this! Especially the “[b]lood would pay for greed” part! It resonated with me.
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Thank you. Such a shame that many agree but often refuse to see the greedy.
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Poetic and raw, some phrases are unforgettable
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Thank you very much.
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Another hard raw piece I’ve read here tonight, I hope I can get to sleep…… nearly midnight here in Geelong, but I’ll be visiting again tomorrow morning…7 hrs time…..nite, nite…
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Used to live 20 mins on the road to Melbourne from there. Thanks for reading, have a good night.
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I enjoy how your stories reflect on a lesson to be learned.
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Well thank you. Funny how those lessons can easily span untold numbers of words.
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Indeed.
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Enjoyed. Thanks for sharing today!
Stephen
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Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity to promote my work!
I have a poem this week, “Rose Water Farewell”, that appears in my newly self-published book, “Sunburst Woman and Other Poems About Intimacy”, which is available on Amazon in both a paperback and ebook format.
https://cafephilos.blog/2020/02/09/rose-water-farewell/
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Lovely!
Congrats on the publication again by the way!
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Thank you! Your editing was such a tremendous help, Robin! And your services were so affordable! The book would not be nearly as good as it is without you!
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Aww! Thank you!
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Your last stanza is so beautiful, delicate and gentle. Congratulations on your publication!
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Thank you, Gina! Your compliment and your encouragement mean so much to me!
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You are welcome Paul, was good to be reunited with some of your writing.
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I remember those words Paul, from a girlfriend not so long ago…….
“You were good for me.”……………..
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Aren’t they among the most wonderful words in the world, Ivor!
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Yes, despite everything, your self esteem has been cushioned 😊🤗
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Beautifully tender and congrats on your publication!
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Thank you so much, Eugenia!
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You’re welcome, Paul!
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Excited to read more!
Stephen
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https://padresramblings.wordpress.com/2020/02/06/a-womans-place/ Thanks for the platform.
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I so loved the wit!
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I really liked this one! Especially the last two lines.
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I’d like a holiday on a yacht too someday!
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You made me smile. 🙂
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Padre! Love the laughs you bring on Monday! The platform is always yours…
Stephen
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This is an old one, but I bet we can all relate to it.
https://robinleeann.com/2018/04/20/your-rejection/
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Indeed, who can’t relate to that? So well written!
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Thank you!
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Encouraging! Just what I needed to read, yes many will relate. Thanks!
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Thank you!
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“Reset,” says it all. Great piece. 😊
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Thank you!
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I believe most of us have been there. I think of written pieces like art. The beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Besides, you can’t please all the people all the time.
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“You can’t please all the people all the time.” That is so true, Eugenia! And I think it can even destroy a work to try doing that.
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Yes, I agree! Some with withdraw or delete work that has been rejected, unfortunately.
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True!
I think that’s also when you make your mark as a writer. Because not everyone likes even the bigger works out there like Harry Potter. Gotta have people who like it mixed in with people who don’t.
Just hopefully the number of people who enjoy your work is greater than the ones who don’t.
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Yep, you nailed it!
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Love it. Like Rilke’s Letter to a Young Poet #1.
Thanks for sharing.
Stephen.
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Thank you!
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It’s been a while… good to be here again:
https://believingsightunseen.com/2020/02/06/told-her-she-said/
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Oh this one said so much.
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Thank you, Gina
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Welcome back Brother, good to see you and excellent poem to share.
Stephen
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Thanks, Stephen – when I stepped down as a full Barista last year I hadn’t thought to take the single step back to being a contributing writer – I still have posting access to the cafe – if acceptable to you and the other baristas I would be able to be contribute in that capacity? All the best. Eric
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Absolutely Eric, we would love that. I will talk with Christine about putting you into the sidebar as a contributor. Very happy to have you back!
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Thank you, Stephen – I’m happy to contribute.
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hi everyone, Oscar is here 😉 https://nabilapertiwi.com/2020/02/10/oscar/
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I know a few drama queens… Lol! Very nice!
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Love it, fun and profound.Stephen
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Thank youu, Stephen 🙂
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hahaha 😀 anyway thanks!
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Thankyou so much once again. Here is the link to my offering
https://blindwilderness.wordpress.com/2020/02/10/burning-light-2/
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very melodic
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Thankyou so much Gina
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Like a prayer, wonderful.
Stephen
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Happy Monday everyone,
I would like to share my poem “Epitaph” today.
https://meghasworldsite.wordpress.com/2019/02/26/poetry-published-in-the-leaves-of-ink-epitaph/
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last words are so important, poignant poem that needs more than one read.
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Thanks som much Gina. Appreciate your read
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Beautiful and congratulations as always!
Stephen
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Thanks so much Stephen
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Reblogged this on Ivor.Plumber/Poet and commented:
Dear readers and followers, here’s a great opportunity for your writings to be read by other writers, and also to find and meet other writers. You are very welcome to participate, come along and visit our writer friendly site…..
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Thank you Ivor!
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G’day all, I hope you’re enjoying your visit to Go Dog Go Cafe’s, ‘Promote Yourself Monday’… Here’s my article for today….. yep.. hot of the press !!
https://ivors20.wordpress.com/2020/02/10/tullawalla-15/
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Congrats on you accomplishment!! That is incredible!
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Thank you Liyona, what started out as a bit fun, has developed into handsome rewards, personally for me, and financially for the MS Society…. xx
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that is so awesome!
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hard work for such a worthy charity Ivor, those booklets are traveling far and wide, well done! sizzling good!
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Thank you Gina, looks I’ll a few more books for when you visit again 😁📚💙🌏
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thank you Ivor! that is so kind and generous of you! yay!
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Ivor… the link is broken.
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I’m not sure Stephen, It’s working my end on my phone, I’ll check my computer. 🙄
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Weird… not working from my phone either
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Might be ok now Stephen, my computer internet was down….
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I entered another link, in my own comments area…. seems to be working now…… “it’s the exact same link”…. computers are a mystery to this old bloke Stephen…
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Still not working for me but I think I found the back door..
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Yes, you can search my site, just enter, Tullawalla #15
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G’day again… apparently my link’s not working … so here i’m trying again
https://ivors20.wordpress.com/2020/02/11/tullawalla-15/
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Here’s my latest post, discussing romance in fiction: https://andrewmcdowellauthor.com/2020/02/05/love-is-in-the-words/
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Thanks for sharing!
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You’re welcome.
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very informative and enlightening, lots to take away from your post. love is a most popular topic.
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Thank you.
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Really grateful for this and your regular participation at the cafe! Please join us at the Cafe on Saturday’s in March when we are starting a new Prose Writing Workshop!
Stephen
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Reblogged this on Life and Times of a Quirky Character and commented:
Share your work and meet new writers!
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Thank you Liyona!
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I actually woke up in time to post here! Ha! https://liyonadancer100.wordpress.com/2020/02/09/poems-from-the-past-pt-1/
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beautiful alliteration!
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“Be lined the natural skies,” the first line of the poem, had me expanding my view across a horizon, which made the whole piece feel vast for me. Powerful use of words. Wonderful piece!
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Thanks so much for reading! I am glad you enjoyed it!!
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My pleasure!
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Thank you Liyona for sharing this with us today…
Stephen
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Thanks for reading and commenting Stephen! I really appreciate all the hard work you are putting into this community!
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Hi this is my Prompt post for this week;
What do you see;
http://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2020/02/10/what-do-you-see-16-february-10-2020/
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I am looking forward to playing with that image in Stephen’s Level Up Challenge, Sadje. It is beautiful and a bit haunting.
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Thanks a lot Tanya. It grabbed me when I saw it.
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Level UP! Here we come!!!
Stephen
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Thanks 😊
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Oh… Sadje, I meant to ask… did any of your followers take the Level UP!?
Stephen
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Yes, some did. Thanks 😊
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Awesome sauce
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Thank you for the opportunity to share. I am eager to read the other posts. My poem up today:
http://tanyacliff.com/2020/02/10/the-playlist/
Happy week, everyone!
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More than a poem, Tanya… much more. Eric
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Thank you, Eric! That means a lot to me. It is good to be back.
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… and good to have you back too.
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powerful descriptions!
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Thank you so much, Gina!
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Tanya,
Really grateful for this share today. Such a powerful piece about fear and survival.
Stephen
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Thank you so much, Stephen! That means a lot to me.
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Reblogged this on Charmed Chaos and commented:
Good Morning! It’s Promote Yourself Monday at the Go Dog Go Cafe. Come read other’s works, and share one of your latest. Have a wonderful week- Linda
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Thanks Linda!
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My pleasure!
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Big smile
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Here’s a recent post about the importance of character development in stories! https://hisnamewaszach.wordpress.com/2020/01/20/it-builds-character/
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I enjoy plot driven stories but characters make the story or book memorable. a good post, thank you.
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Peter,
Thank you for sharing this wisdom with us, right in line with a direction I will be taking the cafe in March. We will begin a Saturday Writing Workshop hosted by Tanya Cliff and I do hope you join in, lend your own wisdom from experience, and participate!
Stephen
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I am so thrilled it is Monday and time for reading Promote Yourself Monday. I hope you are all off to a great start to your week. Here is my short story.
https://johawkthewriter.com/2020/02/08/feeding-my-soul-weekend-writing-prompt/
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ah it was good to read your short story again, those greats are very inspiring. i need to find me one to sink into this weekend!
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Thank you Gina. 🙂
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Beautiful! Thank you for sharing this at the cafe today, Jo!
Stephen
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My pleasure, Stephen.
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Happy Monday! Here’s the link to my weekly prompt – https://amanpan.com/2020/02/10/eugis-weekly-challenge-love-february-10-2020/
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Stephen’s Level Up Challenge is going to be fun this week!
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Yes!!
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Level UP!
Eugi… any of your followers take on the Level UP?
Stephen
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Here’s a post I shared for Fandango’s Throwback Friday two days ago: https://eluminoracreations.wordpress.com/2020/02/08/friday-flashback-stolen-blood/. Warning: it’s basically Gothic horror 😛
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that was a pretty chilling read, very good story telling, your tale wound and returned to its beginning – nicely done
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Whoa… you got me good. well done.
Thanks for stopping by the Cafe today!
Stephen
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A new take on a daily routine:
http://everyday-strange.com/2020/01/23/fangs/
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awesome twists, love when fairy tales take on a darker edge – so well done!
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Thank you, much appreciated!
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My pleasure! Very good!
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Surreal stuff, thanks for sharing it with us today.
Stephen
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I love this!!
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Thank you!
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A slice of life bit of poetry: https://marandarussell.com/2020/02/10/poetry-while-we-lay-together/. Who else loves the sound of the dryer?
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lovely poem that cradles the reader
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I love that Gina. Beautiful way to put it!
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you did that!
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Funny one, I love it.
Stephen
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Thank you Stephen ♥
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I always forget to empty my pockets!
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My husband does sometimes too! I’ll find coins in the dryer or stuff from work.
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I’m late for the party and speeding off to dance class.
So here’s something I wrote during the weekend.
https://redcat.wordpress.com/2020/02/09/pansarbjorne-visitor/
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the title was so unique and also the form, a beautiful garland of words.
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Powerful post, thanks for sharing this with us today cafe and the reminder of what we are doing to the environment. May we all take this as a call to action.
Stephen
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Lovely thanks for sharing! Hope dance class was fun!
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Baristas and Guest,
Thank you all for the great showing this week:
https://fullbeardlit.org/2020/02/10/promote-yourself-monday-at-the-go-dog-go-cafe-february-10-2020-a-final-fullbeard-lit-compilation/
This will be the last compilation I post at Fullbeard Lit as I will be migrating this over to the weekly Promote Yourself Monday announcement.
I will also not be posting my own poetry for the time being while I focus energies on building and supporting this wonderful community at the Go Dog Go Cafe.
Stephen
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https://christinebialczak.com/2020/02/10/waiting-for-love-a-sonnet/
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A shadorma contemplating life tonight – https://www.djranch.org/2020/02/10/shadorma-true-calling/
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Hello, thanks for the opportunity to share. Here’s my link
https://poetryforhealing.com/2020/02/10/apocalypse-a-quadrille/
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