Tag Archives: Poetry

Living a Dream – Day 12

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Karen Whitelaw

On the side of the main road that passes Menerbes there’s a neolithic burial chamber. No one would even know it was there unless they were looking for it. It’s below ground level. We drove past twice before we saw … Continue reading →

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Catchfire Press Competition

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Karen Whitelaw

Catchfire Press is at it again! They’re asking for stories (fiction or non-fiction), poems and essays for their latest competition: Theme – ‘Home is the Hunter.’ This community-based publishing house will not only publish the winners but also select the … Continue reading →

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Writing Great Dialogue

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Karen Whitelaw

Writers are bowerbirds. We observe the world around us intently and are often found eavesdropping on other people’s conversations. When we come across something that piques our interest we snitch it when no one’s looking. My nest is my writer’s … Continue reading →

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Catchfire Press Submissions

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Karen Whitelaw

Catchfire Press is calling for submissions of prose and poetry for their latest competition. All entries will be considered for inclusion in their new publication WATERMARK. It is also inviting submissions for the cover design. This opportunity is open to … Continue reading →

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