I loved being a Rising Star and I was devoted to the group. I was totally caught off guard and 'blown away' when I got this award from Gabriella on behalf of The Rising Stars -

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I'm pretty proud of these!
There are so many opportunities to improve as a writer in here. It's definitely a writer's "piece of paradise".

I have published books of poetry and short non fiction writings. You can find them here at my storefront- http://stores.lulu.com/shishad

Reading has always been a big part of my life and at a very young age, I would read in my bed at night, with only the hall light shining in from my doorway. Now, I spend most of my reading time right here on WDC. I'm having a wonderful adventure reading so many of the writings of you all in here. I have made a list of some of my favorites here to share with you. While you're here, pull your chair up closer and read some of these wonderful writes of other authors here, also.

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You Can't Go Home Again  (13+) Going back to the place you grew up can be painful. #1283810 by Kaya

I Love Only Her  (E) This is a "monologue" about the lover that left and the love that still lingers. #1258611 by bcam360

PINATUBO Ch.1--ENIGMA  (E) Mary's mother delivers a stunning revelation when she returned after Pinatubo's eruption.. #1140454 by writeartista

DOG TOOTHED VIOLET  (E) Trying to catch this flower when it is out in full bloom is not easy #1276235 by Anngel

Grief and Gummi Bears  (18+) Glimpses into gauging grief issues. #1071351 by Rainbowapple

Due to health issues I have cut way back on my involvement in groups here. I still hold auctions every once in awhile, however, I do not donate my time and work effort here as I used to. I feel that we are here, not for just our own interests, but for the sake of other writers. We are connected together in our quest for fruition.On that note, I leave you to venture these serene surroundings on your own.

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Awardicons I've given to fellow Authors of WDC for these items I felt were worthy of Recognition ~ Check them out:

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I Love Only Her  (E) This is a "monologue" about the lover that left and the love that still lingers. #1258611 by bcam360

Grief and Gummi Bears  (18+) Glimpses into gauging grief issues. #1071351 by Rainbowapple

You Can't Go Home Again  (13+) Going back to the place you grew up can be painful. #1283810 by Kaya

DOG TOOTHED VIOLET  (E) Trying to catch this flower when it is out in full bloom is not easy #1276235 by Anngel

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Write Stuff  (E) What I do. #1044113 by Gravedigger Dave

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Idealistic Identity  (E) What if you met a stranger who looked like you? #1392758 by Noelle

I Second That Emotion  (18+) A place to house the "mirror blog" series. There are 28 entries in two folders. #1409924 by Nada

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Ballad Of Ye Olde Piano  (E) short story/poem of an old piano's destiny #1464537 by ~Windsong~

Ireland   (E) Barúlacha Fileata~poetic observations~poems inspired by my trip to my ancestoral home #1461995 by NOVAcatmando

the C-word  (13+) emotional, poignant, funny poems written about my experiences having cancer #1461550 by NOVAcatmando

Forever Was Just a Time  (E) Creative,emotional, family, death, heartfelt #1464345 by ~Windsong~

Train of Adventure  (E) Memories of a different time. #1464152 by Jaye P. Marshall

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Trance  (E) A story about a young boy who is chosen as a volunteer to a on-stage hypnotism. #1455618 by Magician.Thanks Angel Army

Better  (E) I can always be better....or worse #1205044 by Elysia

Façade  (13+) free verse, the face she hides behind leads to tragic repercussions #1402017 by Origami -

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Ode to G.W. Bush...  (E) Memories can be painfully funny... poor GW, poor us. Written March, 2003 #1462355 by Robin:TheRhymeMaven

My Poetry  (E) Find ye here my poems, not prose #1381220 by Ms.Magi

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Same Bat Time - Same Bat Channel...  (E) Holy Quandaries! Here they come! It’s Penguin with his loser chums! #1481312 by Robin:TheRhymeMaven

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ALL ABOUT - OLDWARRIOR  (E) My writing is inspired by life. #1490212 by Oldwarrior

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Welcome to Porch Swing Poetry  (E) This folder contains Poetry from my collection, please come in and swing a while. #1485730 by ~Windsong~

Porch Swing Poetry with awards  (E) Take a seat on the porch swing and float awhile! #1516976 by ~Windsong~

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JFK, still standing tall  (E) The man whose memory is still fresh. #1575573 by jaya

I TRY TO UNDERSTAND  (ASR) when understanding comes hard - The child he was, the man he has become #1563860 by COUNTRYMOM

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HECTOR'S ELEGY   (13+) But Achilles in hades, no tears shall he shed. #1528380 by Oldwarrior

"WISH I WERE A MAN!"  (ASR) Written for Shishad's Stroll Down Memory Lane contest - using a Picture Prompt #1531497 by COUNTRYMOM

That's my guestbook down there...love to have you sign it!