And ficced, but it's poetry, so it's a lot shorter. Inspired by the old Rupert Bear comics, first written by my great-great-great-great aunt Mary Tourtel.

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Apart from the big news (I finally finished the first edit of the novel), I've done some short HP pieces.

( Writing list below here )

On the bad side, my SSHG is almost up to Beta-ing. I owe the Mods a request for extension.

On the silly side, ( Accretionary Wedge is asking for Geology Poems )

It's a monthly "write while drunk" fest, and I missed out again this time, so I've written a little something for the ladies. This version has the correct coding. ( The Fire Whiskey Fic Night )

I entered the Lord Mayor's Poetry competition - alas, didn't get anywhere. But for those interested parties, here is my entry, a socio-something or other comment on the addictions I see every day.

( The Queue )

This month the theme for Accretionary Wedge #35 is What's Your Favorite Geology Word?, being hosted by the lovely Evelyn at Georney's.

Hmmmm ( And just what do you think that word might be? )

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When you read this, post a line or several of poetry (yours or someone else's) in your journal. Explanation optional.

Western wind, when will thou blow?
The small rain down can rain.
Christ, that my love were in my arms,
And I in my bed again

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Quick background: This after dinner speaking club allows for four or five speakers after an excellent black-tie dinner. The speakers have normally had about 6 weeks notice of the topic, which they may interpret in any way they like or even completely ignore. I got a phone call Thursday night asking me very nicely but desperately could I please ( Read more... )