raineywriter

Two stories posted yesterday got great reviews. Let's see if it's possible to push them up to ''recognized'' status without spending vast amounts of money. Happy to review in return, even if points are low. Please take a look at RSVP and Meeting Fred. Thanks.

I need one more review of ''Bush Christmas'' to reach ''recognized'' status.

Anyone out there enjoy traditional style Australian bush poetry?

Dawn of Tomorrow: That was a great poem and quite the lesson.

January 21, 2016 at 4:59PM

My latest novel was reviewed by Readers Favorite reviewer, Tracy A Fischer. She awarded it 5 stars, and look what she said:

In a great new read by author Lorraine Cobcroft, Mortgaged Goods is a story that will grab readers from the very first words and won't let go until the very last. Following protagonist Natalie Dreyer, a beautiful and gifted corporate attorney, the story takes so many twists and turns that one simply cannot predict what will happen next. Natalie and the handsome and charming Karl Albrecht seem to have a life that any would envy, that is, until tragedy strikes and difficult things from her past cause major issues for the couple. Karl and Natalie's lives certainly will intrigue and surprise author Lorraine Cobcroft's readers to no end.

I so enjoyed Mortgaged Goods. I started this book, intending to read just a few chapters one evening. Well, hours later and much, much later than I intended to be awake, I found myself finishing the very last pages, tired but satisfied! Author Lorraine Cobcroft has done a great job in creating characters that her readers will connect with, relate to, and continue to think about long after the book is done. If that isn't a hallmark of a great author, I don't know what is. Mortgaged Goods is exciting, full of surprises, and just a fantastic read! Any reader who loves an intriguing piece of contemporary women's fiction should absolutely pick up this book. I recommend this book highly and am very much looking forward to reading more from the very talented author Lorraine Cobcroft as soon as I possibly can!

A sad week this week, laying two loved ones to rest. But the presence of family and friends and the loyalty and love evident among them was heartwarming. It was a timely reminder of the value of friendship, and the un-importance of the material trappings and signs of ''success'' we spend so much time pursuing.

evilynne: So sorry to hear of your losses. Evi

January 16, 2016 at 9:03AM

mrsmajor: I'm so sorry for your losses, I do agree with you...a friend of mine, just lost her husband, he was not ill, but had a massive heart attack...she has thanked, over and over again, all of us, for our help, and said through her family and dear friends, she was able to deal with her terrible loss...however much we may have, or our station in life, all of that means little at these times...

January 16, 2016 at 10:25AM

I'm looking for old style rhyming poetry with a strong rhythm. I'm seeing lots of free verse here, and I appreciate it. Sometimes I write free verse. But I love the more conventional rhyming poetry with a good beat. Sometimes it's hard to find the kind of writing you like best on this site. I'd like a more advanced search system. Meanwhile, if you write the type of poetry I like, please send me a message and point me to your work. Thanks.

Linda Engel: You can check out my portfolio. I seldom so free verse and I do like to do story in a poem. Try Train Track jack.

January 9, 2016 at 9:36AM

Joy Graham: Ooh, me, me!!! Pick me!!! I love traditional form poetry with lovely rhymes :)

January 9, 2016 at 9:25PM

Joy Graham: and meter too, iambic tetrameter and iambic pentameter.

January 9, 2016 at 9:26PM

Cass Carlton: Dear Raineywriter You may care to glance through my portfolio, to se if there is anything within it that you find appealing. I write as the Muse commands ,but a fair percentage is in structured rhyme. cheers Cass Carlton

January 10, 2016 at 2:07AM

nancyjam: Feel free to check out my portfolio. I do write mostly metered verse. Thanks Nancy

January 10, 2016 at 7:29PM