Paul Tristram is a widely published Welsh writer who’s currently up to his elbows in Magic, and long may it remain this way. Razor-Sharp Every now and again it happens… the Gods have to reach downand slap me sideways.I never lose anything,worth keeping,during the following Transition… in fact, with hindsight,I gain far more because of it.Ego and Arrogancepoison Talent,just as much as Complacency,and Comfortablenessdumb it down,and dull its beautiful Colours.To remain Consistently Brilliant,whilst Evolvingfrom one Creative Oak Ring to the next… takes a Boldness,which is only achievablewhen the working edgesof the Craftsman’s Tools are absolutely Razor-Sharp… and the ‘Striving Instinct’morphs … Continue reading Paul Tristram

Linda H.Y. Hegland is an award-winning poetry, lyric essay, and non-fiction writer who lives and writes on a small farm in Nova Scotia, Canada. She writes the occasional short story. Born in Bath, England, she grew up on the stark prairies of western Canada, and now returns to coastal/bucolic climes in Nova Scotia. Her writing most often reflects the influence of place, and sense of place, and one’s complex and many-layered relationship with it. She has published in numerous literary and art journals and has had work nominated for the Pushcart Prize. She has had previously published two books of … Continue reading Linda H.Y Hegland

 Edward Lee’s poetry, short stories, non-fiction and photography have been published in magazines in Ireland, England and America, including The Stinging Fly, Skylight 47, Acumen, The Blue Nib and Poetry Wales. His poetry collections are Playing Poohsticks On Ha’Penny Bridge, The Madness Of Qwerty, A Foetal Heart, Bones Speaking With Hard Tongues and To Touch The Sky And Never Know The Ground Again. He also makes musical noise under the names Ayahuasca Collective, Orson Carroll, Lego Figures Fighting, and Pale Blond Boy. His blog/website can be found at https://edwardmlee.wordpress.com FOR I AM A FOOL You aerated my skinwith a kiss,separated my veinsfrom my armswith your tongue,sliced … Continue reading Edward Lee

Wayne Russell is a creative jack of all trades, master of none. Poet, rhythm guitar player, singer, artist, photographer, and author of the poetry book Where Angels Fear via Guerilla Genius Press, it is available for purchase on Amazon, his newest collection is called Splinter of the Moon and was published by Silver Bow Publishing, it  is available via the Silver Bow Publishing website, or on Amazon.   The Deal Hearts are hollow devoid of love, thesky no longer cries,windows are sad andstreaked, with all of yesterday’s pain, thevoices echo in yourmind, enough for the ransom living in your heart, life … Continue reading Wayne Russell

Gregg Norman lives and writes in a lakeside cabin in Manitoba, Canada. He reads poetry every day to retain his grasp on sanity. His work has been accepted by numerous poetry journals and literary magazines, including Lothlorien Poetry Journal, Dark Winter Literary Magazine, Borderless Journal, Synchronized Chaos, Book of Matches Literary Journal, Medusa’s Kitchen, Horror Sleaze Trash, The Littoral Magazine, MasticadoresUSA, The Piker Press, Academy of the Heart and Mind, Raconteur Magazine, and Suburban Witchcraft. He is also the author of four novels and a novella. GUNSLINGER There’s a twisted sneeron his thin lipsand his hat is cocked at a … Continue reading Gregg Norman

My name is Bernadette Shaw and I am a dedicated and compassionate counsellor and psychotherapist with years of experience in private practice. I specialize in helping clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. My commitment is to provide a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions. In addition to my private practice, I am actively involved in mental health advocacy and continuously seek to expand my knowledge through professional development. With a holistic approach to therapy, I integrate various therapeutic techniques tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. My … Continue reading Bernadette Shaw

Jeremy Boyce lives in the south of France, working in a variety of fields including French – English translation/re-writing, authoring three instruction books about Kitesurfing and Power Kiting, in addition to many years of experience writing copy for press promo, marketing and sales in the music, leisure sports and tourism industries. More recently he’s ventured into creative work, some flash fiction singles and series, short stories, concrete poetry… Don’t try following him on social media, he’s not there ! Just read his stuff where you find it, starting right here, right now.   Swinging 60s St George, slaying dragons and … Continue reading Jeremy Boyce

Tony Dawson was born in the East End of London in 1937 and has lived in Seville since 1989. He was educated at Hampton G.S. (now Hampton School) the University of Leeds, and the University of London. After a successful career teaching in the UK at Lanchester Polytechnic (now Coventry University) and Liverpool Polytechnic (now Liverpool John Moores University) he took up a post at the University of Seville, retiring in 2007. He started writing in earnest during the pandemic and has published some 100 poems in English in the USA, the UK and Australia as well as a small … Continue reading Tony Dawson

Leonie Jarrett lives mostly in Melbourne, Australia with her Husband of more than 3 decades, her 4 adult children and her 2 Golden Retrievers. Leonie has variously been a lawyer and a business owner. Now that she is semi-retired, Leonie is loving writing about her life, her travels and her experiences. The Arrivals Hall “Please let’s go Mum. Pleeeeease.” “OK, OK, we’ll go.” After all, it was the Summer school holidays and I wasn’t working that day. I should make the most of this time. It won’t be long before eight year old Oscar doesn’t want to do anything with me any … Continue reading Leonie Jarrett

Full name: Jacobus Booij Nationality: Dutch Location: Groningen, The Netherlands Place & date of birth: Djakarta (Dutch Indies); 1950 Education: Gymnasium Alpha, Philosophy, Theology Occupation: retired; writer of lyrics (singer/songwriter), short stories and novels. Languages: Dutch; English Writer’s name (English): James Herald E-mail: jamesheraldmailbox@gmail.com Website: https://jamesherald.com Wad Walker It is no land; it is no sea; the Wadden.No black or white; whatever; meat nor fish.It is unique; a gag, that’s what it is!Repels, or lures you into paths untrodden.It makes a prey of wandering intruders.Sludge sets an ambush in a slow embrace,And swallows anyone without a trace.Eliminates oblivious commuters.Whoever treads a sandbar … Continue reading James Herald