Brittany the Book Guru wrote the thought-provoking piece below and has graciously agreed to have it republished on the Go Dog Go Cafe. I apologize in advance for how long this post may end up being, but I think it’s an extremely important topic and one that has many facets and areas to discuss. I … Continue reading The Importance of Content/Trigger Warnings In Books & Book Reviews (& More) – Brittany the Book Guru
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Fiddler Pie – Darnell Cureton
In the Kingdom of Cosmos, Mortimer and his longtime companion, Ms. Estelle traveled over a winding cobblestone road which leads to the King's palace. Mortimer's donkey Elmer pulling their carriage became entangled in honey locust vines that fast grew right after a heavy forest rain. Their pleasant scent gave the forest a sweet smell, … Continue reading Fiddler Pie – Darnell Cureton
Diary of a bad writer – Week 43 | Darnell Cureton
Friday, July 26th 8:00am to Sunday, July 28th 10:00pm – I recognize reading ( or listening ) to books is part of the learning process of becoming a better writer. So I took the whole weekend to do some Kindle reading and listening to audiobooks. Different POVs, Different Descriptions, Different Plots, from my own. Oh, so relaxing … Continue reading Diary of a bad writer – Week 43 | Darnell Cureton
Aunty Jennifer – Darnell Cureton
I woke up Saturday morning on my own. No one had to call me, like on a school day. It was summer, and school was over. In my PJs, I ran from my room to the kitchen. Grabbing my box of Captain Crunch cereal, a soup bowl, and a glass of milk, I made my … Continue reading Aunty Jennifer – Darnell Cureton
Diary of a bad writer – Week 42 | Darnell Cureton
July 23rd, 6:00pm – Its been a long day at work today. I’m tired but will try to get some writing in, even if it’s just a paragraph. I just have to get started, then I’ll be fine… Why? I recognize I write for the love of writing. One or two sentences is a start. It all adds … Continue reading Diary of a bad writer – Week 42 | Darnell Cureton
Guest Barista Saturday: Meet Darnell Cureton
Hello everyone. My name is Darnell Cureton and I feel honored to be a Guest Barista. I’ve been blogging on my current website Fictionista, since 2014, but only embraced it late in 2018. Around that time I decided to stop telling people “I think I want to write,” and “began to write.” I’ve been … Continue reading Guest Barista Saturday: Meet Darnell Cureton
Exciting Things Happening at the Go Dog Go Café
The Baristas have spent the month of July brainstorming how we can continue to make the Go Dog Go Café a dynamic and interactive community for writers to gather. Starting August 1st, we will be introducing new features, giving an old favorite an update, and introducing new Baristas. New Features Throwback Fridays Most of the … Continue reading Exciting Things Happening at the Go Dog Go Café
Adventure in the Clouds – Padre
I hope you enjoy Padre's take on James and Giant Peach as much as I did - Christine Jack had become quite well known after his exploits up the bean stock. Golden eggs had lifted his family from poverty and life was good. Across town lived James. He had been mates with Jack back in primary, … Continue reading Adventure in the Clouds – Padre
Guest Barista Anna Banasiak: Ode To A Dog
fairy fantastic Irish setter wrapped in a dream cuddled with life maestro of being beyond words playing with time in the park barking at eternity in the fur of a man I'm a poet and occupational therapist. My poems have been published in New York, London, Surrey, Australia, Canada, India, Africa, Japan, China, Israel. I'm the winner … Continue reading Guest Barista Anna Banasiak: Ode To A Dog
Voices in the Dusk- Michael Erickson
The moon rose slowly from beyond the hills as I stood listening to your hissing leaves. Darkness hid your shifting depths as from within your limbs stirred a hundred eyes. A silent row of poplars stood, sentinels in the waiting dark. I felt their age like a knife’s razor edge brush across my skin. And … Continue reading Voices in the Dusk- Michael Erickson
