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On the Tenth Day pre-Christmas, this author said to me … (Broede Carmody)

December 22, 2012

By Busybird

So, we’re still alive until the next Doomsday prediction. You know what that means – more reflections! Only three to go. This one is from Broede Carmody, on his poem … Continued

On the Eve of Mayan Doomsday, this author said to me … (Petr Malapanis)

December 21, 2012

By Busybird

On course an alternative would be to call this the Ninth Day pre-Christmas. A Christmas which may never come as of 10pm this evening (from Melbourne’s time zone, anyway). At … Continued

On the Eighth Day pre-Christmas, this author said to me … (Beverley Lello)

December 20, 2012

By Busybird

Today’s reflection comes from Beverley Lello – her short story ‘In the Web’ was shortlisted in page seventeen‘s 2012 Short Story Competition and published in Issue #10. Beau Hillier | Editor, page seventeen … Continued

On the Seventh Day pre-Christmas, this author said to me … (Mary Stone)

December 19, 2012

By Busybird

It’s official – Christmas is still too close. Today’s reflection is Mary Stone’s thoughts on writing her poem ‘Sticky Note’. This one got a great reception at the launch when … Continued

On the Sixth Day pre-Christmas, this author said to me … (Bronwen Manger)

December 18, 2012

By Busybird

Is it particularly alarming to everyone if I remind all and sundry that it’s now only a full week until Christmas? Because it’s pretty alarming to me. If you’re short … Continued

On the Fifth Day pre-Christmas, this author said to me … (Christopher Konrad)

December 17, 2012

By Busybird

Today’s reflection is from poet Christopher Konrad, on ‘Cold Play Part II’. Beau Hillier | Editor, pageseventeen *** Maybe sometimes an unknown feeling can be released by something outside of oneself triggering it. … Continued

On the Fourth Day pre-Christmas, this author said to me … (Fran Graham)

December 16, 2012

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These twelve days pre-Christmas will take up right up to Christmas Eve. Don’t forget that an issue of page seventeen might make a cool gift for any bookworm, so order fast! … Continued

On the Third Day pre-Christmas, this author said to me … (Erol Engin)

December 15, 2012

By Busybird

Here’s a reflection that you won’t find in page seventeen #10 – this is Erol Engin on ‘The Sea Monkeys’, the winner of our 2012 Short Story Competition. Beau Hillier | Editor, pageseventeen *** … Continued

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A doozy for your Monday morning. Solve the cryptic A doozy for your Monday morning. Solve the cryptic crossword clues to reveal the name of a famous book 🔍🕵️‍♀️
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Another great book launch at Busybird HQ today. St Another great book launch at Busybird HQ today. Steve D’Agata launched his book, POPE DREAMS, in front of a nice crowd of family and friends.
Congratulations, Steve, we’re all now waiting for the sequel and screenplay.
Don't forget, TOMORROW is the launch of @Stephen D Don't forget, TOMORROW is the launch of @Stephen D'Agata's POPE DREAMS: POPE PETER THE IMPROBABLE!
#booklaunch #novel #pope #satire
It's just next week -- our Christmas Party and our It's just next week -- our Christmas Party and our final Open Mic Night for the year!
6.00pm: Christmas Party: please bring a plate!
7.00pm: Open Mic Night as usual: $5.00 entry, no bookings required, refreshments provided.
The theme for this year is to dress as a legend or hero, whoever that may be!
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