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Indulgence

by Redde Michaels Ambrosia Espresso Aubergine  such decadent mouthfuls of aural opulence designed for leisure – ripened plums spreading like silk across the tongue  Cicada  Adagio  Susurrus  ephemeral sustenance – arousing sighs of lovers cense and caress with a feather breath  Petrichor Cinnamon Patchouli  an unfettered display tracing temperance on the palate – unbound suspension of savor and spice  Leather Caramel Lace …

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Tips and Advice Posts

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How to Avoid Writing

by Marnie Lyn Adams Writing—or avoiding it—is a stressful business. The critical element to evade creative writing of any type—from a George R. R. Martin-length series to a haiku—is to maintain productive activity while neglecting your long-term writing goals. However, with practice and a focus on diversionary tactics, you too…

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Is There Such a Thing as a Bad Dog?

As told by Oliver, the Bearded Collie by Carolyn Light Bell You wouldn’t know me as Scottish since I don’t have red hair, a tam, or a kilt. But my cousins, who look just like me, drive sheep up and down the moors of Scotland, rounding up the woolly ones,…

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Lake Effect Syndrome

By Nicole Tone Sophie laughed at the joke he tried to make, her hand brushing his arm. “So, yeah, it’s not that funny. But it was the most exciting part of my day.” He was nice and boring, had his 9-5 and his useful degree. Older, but not too old….

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