A letter arrived; condolences announcing the death of a relative I didn’t know I had, but she (it seems) knew about me, her heir. In her ancient house, the stale air assaults my senses. Within the only furnished room, a chandelier hangs over a vintage desk. Dust gathers around each glass bauble. Once glittery, it… Continue reading Witch’s desk
Category: Writing
TBR running low!
I stand before it, as I do every day, planning which title to consume next. Today is different, though, as my breathing spikes and my heart pounds. My book pile is dwindling! I shift focus from my heap of novels to the coffee mug clutched in my hands. The rich brown liquid sloshes close to… Continue reading TBR running low!
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A state of disturbance
The multi-shaped mosaic pieces scatter in a wave of disorder. One thousand interlocking individual parts disrupt the landscape of my table, screaming for organization. My inner turmoil speaks to the mess as I settle into calm, whispering to them, “Don’t worry.” Assembling stress and anxiety fade—moments of quietude. By Shari Marshall - 2024 Written in… Continue reading A state of disturbance
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From Beyond
Time is not a promise. You live in my heart and my memories. You’ve been gone for years, yet your absence affects me the same with an emptiness and a longing to feel your parental embrace. I talk to you in those moments when I need a parent. My understanding has changed. Often in real… Continue reading From Beyond
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Evolve
I started blogging as Writing Sparkle in 2015, which eventually morphed into the imprint I self-publish under. A blogger turned into a published author. Self-publishing has been an amazing learning journey, and I have loved it every step of the way. The book world is such an enthusiastic place to learn and grow. It’s supportive… Continue reading Evolve
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Creative Expression
Writing when the words come little by little, only touching your creative mind without reaching fruition, can be like grasping at fairy dust. Thoughts and words—elusive grains of sand caught in the wind. Some are minuscule and golden with that soft flour-like feel as they slip between your fingers, inviting magic but not achieving it.… Continue reading Creative Expression
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Another learning curve in my writing life.
I’ve been trying to write a short story. My word count aim is between seven and ten thousand. The current word count is less than four thousand words and it has been hard-pressed to get those onto paper. I’m not sure why the words aren’t flowing with ease, but I haven’t been pushing either. I… Continue reading Another learning curve in my writing life.
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The Lost Book
“Rascally missing book!” I grumble, acknowledging that it’s my fault for bringing home a book from the enchantment library. A library with dim lighting cast by floating lights. The old book smell is intense, and the shelving is medieval in appearance. It’s an irresistible building. Regardless, it’s a wonder the book was on the shelf… Continue reading The Lost Book
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Dropping Away
I watch it rise, the bottom seemingly dropping away. It’s a semitransparent blue, deceiving in its deadliness. Its apparent transparency is a trick of nature to draw in unsuspecting prey because although you can see the immediate area before you the vastness of its reach is extraordinary. The immensity allows undetectable threats to surface or… Continue reading Dropping Away
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Kaleidoscope
The colours blur together: yellows, pinks, oranges, and light blues. Moving shapes like the coloured glass of a kaleidoscope. Each colour and pattern are representatives of my jumbled emotions. The colours bleed out to shades of red—a warning of danger-bearing emotions—as the sequence continues to dance. I’m trapped, glued to the eyepiece as the tube… Continue reading Kaleidoscope
Brewing Coffee, Twisting Words & Breaking Pencils 