The importance of a beta reader – by Bob Rich
by Okalinichenko -ch What does a beta reader do? When I’ve finished writing a book, I am emotionally involved with it. I’ve made it as good as I could — in my opinion. It’s certain that there are faults and problems, ways it should be improved — but I can’t find them....
Synchronicity – by Helena Daly
Art by Benjavisa Ruangvaree Synchronicity The Wisdom of Soul Synchronicities are fascinating phenomena that people usually love to talk about. But what are these mysterious events exactly and how are we to understand them? To begin with, the word synchronicity is a...
Maraglindi: Guardian Spirit by Bob Rich
Maraglindi: Guardian Spirit We are very excited to announce the publication of our latest book! A year in the making, this beautiful historical fiction novel by Bob Rich is now being republished. 1850, a small town in Australia: Glindi, an Aboriginal woman, gives...
Bless You – A short story by India Roberts
Bless You “Bless you.” “Thanks.” Benjamin sniffles, eyes streaming and as red as gleaming strawberries in the sun. A tickle ignites far back and he rolls his raw eyes before it comes. 3, 2, 1… sneezes. Two this time, quickly, like the momentum of a seesaw. ...
The Benefits of Dreamwork – by Helena Daly
The Benefits of Dreamwork There are so many incredible benefits to working with dreams, but unfortunately dreamwork is not for everyone or the faint-hearted. Why? Because it is work and there are a good many people neither able nor wanting to do the work—to engage...
Books vs Movies: 3 Arguments for the Literary Experience – by India Roberts
Picture by Kevin Carden Books vs Movies: 3 Arguments for the Literary Experience The book or the film? It’s the debate that has seen literary lovers and film enthusiasts divided for decades. For reasons yet undiscovered, it seems impossible to be in both the...
The Art of Dream Recall – by Helena Daly
The Art of Dream Recall Did you know that dreaming is universal but dream recall is not? Some people are surprised to learn this, but it is quite true that not everyone recalls their dreams. The good news is that you can learn how to recall these mysterious...
How to Write a review – by Bob Rich
How to Write a review I posted this in 2016, and am reposting it now, since a nice young man feels he is not qualified to review a book on depression, because he has no clinical training. One of my rules is, I can ask anyone anything, as long as I accept a no....
Thaw – A short story by India Roberts
Picture by Irina Iriser Thaw Thaw It’s 1st July and it’s still snowing. It’s been snowing for 7 months now, since 11th December when you broke your arm by slivering over ice. It fractured in three places, they said, but the plates and screws would hold it together....
A Humour-Infused Narrative: A Subtle Technique – by India Roberts
Picture by Andrey Kuzmin A Humour-Infused Narrative: A Subtle Technique One of my most recent reads was a dark one. It was clouded with characters wielding weapons and creatures lurking in the murky waters. At times, though, I found myself laughing. It felt...