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E G Logan replied to the thread Blog Post: Italy: Liberation Day.Not in Liguria, it's not. There the second 'name' of this festa is much in evidence: the Festival of the Resistance. Liguria and the Apennines always were a stronghold of the resistance. In the only example in Europe, it was the partisans who... -
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If you are writing comedy and try to please everybody, you'll please nobody. Brendan O'Carroll
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Hi, hope it's ok to post this here. I've started to reveal the cover for my debut novel, Joe with an E. I say started because I'm doing it through my Instagram profile - revealing one square at a time, having divided it up into 15 squares (3 x...
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Mel L replied to the thread Fanfare! Cover Reveal.What she said! Following you both (@melewis_mel)
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Fascinating piece of history. Enjoyed the read. The good, the bad, and the ugly side of humanity in evidence in every war. I recently read a quote by E. M. Forster which I think is very relevant... 'I am sure that if the mothers of various...
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A lack of historical context in America is happening too. As further from WWII we get, the less and less is known by American children too. It is taught, but kids normally don't like history classes. Linda and I were impresed when visiting Italy...
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Claire G replied to the thread Blog Post: Italy: Liberation Day.Beautifully put, Eva xx -
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Fascinating piece of history. Enjoyed the read. The good, the bad, and the ugly side of humanity in evidence in every war. I recently read a quote by E. M. Forster which I think is very relevant... 'I am sure that if the mothers of various... -
Thank you Mel. Hopefully, more of "the hidden Italy" will be unveiled when I publish (if ever that happens) my WIP on the events that led to the capture, by the Red Brigades, and the liberation of the US NATO General Dozier by the work behind the...
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New blog post by Eva Ulian – discussions in this thread, please --- The 25th April is a national holiday here in Italy and it’s called Liberation Day. I had noticed, however, as the years went by, the enthusiasm to celebrate was dwindling a bit...
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Brooke reacted to Vagabond Heart's post in the thread Blog Post: The Worst Part Of Being A Writer with Like.
Thank you for giving me a chance to use my favourite Shakespeare quote. Jason, this is.... ‘O wonderful, wonderful, and most wonderful wonderful! and yet again wonderful, and after that, out of all whooping!’ -
Brooke reacted to From Our Blog's post in the thread Blog Post: The Worst Part Of Being A Writer with Love.
New blog post by Jason L. – discussions in this thread, please --- “So, what is the worst thing about being a writer?” my neighbor asks me at the Spring Social. “Ummmm,” I say, looking past him to the office. I had forgotten that there was a...
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Does that apply if they're on kindle (or another digital reader)? I kind of get that sense of infinity from actual books. but with a kindle, is it more just forgetfulness?
