• Sir Alfred's prodigal son

    Sir Alfred's prodigal son

    Chapter in the book
    from 5 reviews.
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  • Forever War

    Forever War

    Short story 80 words or less
    from 4 reviews.
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  • Money Laundry

    Money Laundry

    An ABC Poem
    from 2 reviews.
    General  Poetry

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FanStory wrote to zanya:

Leaf Fall finished second in the contest "ABC"

August 12, 2018 at 5:10AM
    zanya: Fanstorians -thanks Zanya
    August 12, 2018 at 2:49PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Cindy and her sisters finished third in the contest "Inspirations "

August 2, 2018 at 10:10PM
    zanya: Fanstorians -glad you liked this little Cinderella with a twist tale ! Zanya
    August 3, 2018 at 5:22AM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Sunflowers finished third in the contest "2-6-2"

July 14, 2018 at 10:10AM
    zanya: Fanstorians -thanks zanya
    July 14, 2018 at 1:56PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

On board the Titanic finished second in the contest "Pretend You Were There"

July 10, 2018 at 12:13AM
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks ..zanya
    July 10, 2018 at 4:49AM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Life of a..............bee finished third in the contest "The life of a...."

June 28, 2018 at 5:10AM
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks ..our precious bees are in danger ! zanya
    June 28, 2018 at 10:03AM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Suburban prisoner finished third in the contest "The Prisoner "

June 12, 2018 at 5:10AM
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    June 12, 2018 at 7:47PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Flummoxed by Faith finished second in the contest "Faith"

June 2, 2018 at 5:10AM
    zanya: Thanks Fanstorians zanya
    June 2, 2018 at 5:01PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Leafy chestnut tree finished second in the contest "5-7-5"

May 28, 2018 at 9:10PM
    zanya: Thanks Fanstorians zanya
    May 29, 2018 at 8:02PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

My Victorian day finished second in the contest "A Typical Day "

May 28, 2018 at 1:10AM
    zanya: Fanstorians -thanks zanya
    May 28, 2018 at 10:30AM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

No Frontiers finished third in the contest "Monostich Poetry"

April 24, 2018 at 9:10AM
    zanya: Thanks Fanstorians Zanya
    April 24, 2018 at 11:38AM
    michaelcahill: Timely and thought provoking. Loved it. :))
    April 24, 2018 at 11:22PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Olive branch finished third in the contest "Sedoka"

April 16, 2018 at 7:10PM
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks ..zanya
    April 17, 2018 at 6:52PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Pen is mightier than the sword finished second in the contest "Explain the Quote"

March 26, 2018 at 1:10AM
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks for the accolade zanya
    March 26, 2018 at 8:31AM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

First flight finished third in the contest "5-7-5 death in nature "

March 3, 2018 at 6:10AM
    michaelcahill: A touching piece. Well done. :))
    March 3, 2018 at 1:40PM
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks Zanya
    March 3, 2018 at 7:14PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Love's Melody finished second in the contest "5-7-5 Valentine"

February 21, 2018 at 12:13AM
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks for the accolade zanya
    February 22, 2018 at 7:17PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Tinder Love finished third in the contest "5-7-5 love"

February 10, 2018 at 8:10PM
    zanya: Thanks Fanstorians Zanya
    February 11, 2018 at 8:01PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Betrayal finished second in the contest "Betrayal"

February 3, 2018 at 5:10AM
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks for the accolade. zanya
    February 3, 2018 at 7:12PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Cookie finished third in the contest "Acrostic Poem"

January 24, 2018 at 5:10AM
    zanya: Fanstorians - thanks for the votes zanya
    January 24, 2018 at 7:34AM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Spring's promise finished second in the contest "Spring"

January 13, 2018 at 2:10AM
    zanya: Fanstorians ..thanks for the accolade zanya
    January 13, 2018 at 8:19AM

zanya:

Thanks for all those wonderful messages on Dobby's departure to doggie heaven !!!

Wishing one and all the joys of Christmas season.
zanya

December 24, 2017 at 7:29PM

zanya:

Our beloved Cavalier King Charles 'Dobby' has just slipped away to doggie Heaven..we miss him sooooo much...zanya

December 21, 2017 at 8:14PM
    michaelcahill: Aww ... so sorry. Nothing hurts more. Hugs to you. mike
    December 21, 2017 at 9:37PM
    Jannypan (Jan) : You were his best friend. So sorry. Google "Rainbow Bridge".
    December 22, 2017 at 12:33AM
    damommy: I'm so sorry. It's hard to let these little fellows go. He had a good life with you, and you can hold on to that.
    December 22, 2017 at 12:47PM
    Dean Kuch: I'm truly sorry for your loss, zanya.
    photo Sydney1_zpsaxcjjzu3.gif
    You have my heartfelt condolences.


    December 22, 2017 at 9:09PM

zanya:

Finally got my computer back on track!!!! What would life be like without a computer ??????????zanya

December 20, 2017 at 8:34PM
    flylikeaneagle: I suffered for three days while my computer kept going pink. My techy said
    I needed a new driver and uploaded one.

    I spent the time cleaning and decorating my house for Christmas.
    Merry Christmas to you.

    flylikeanegle - nancy
    December 21, 2017 at 10:17PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

November nights finished third in the contest "Sedoka"

November 28, 2017 at 2:10AM
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks for the accolade ...zanya
    November 28, 2017 at 7:16PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

No battledress finished second in the contest "5-7-5 Political-No Holds Barred"

November 27, 2017 at 1:10PM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!
    November 27, 2017 at 2:07PM
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks Zanya
    November 27, 2017 at 9:10PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Horseshoe finished second in the contest "An object"

November 21, 2017 at 2:10AM
    zanya: Fanstorians -thanks for the accolade. zanya
    November 21, 2017 at 11:48AM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!
    November 21, 2017 at 8:03PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

No hand to hold finished third in the contest "5-7-5 love gone wrong"

November 17, 2017 at 11:10PM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!
    November 18, 2017 at 12:04AM
    zanya: Thanks Fanstorians Zanya
    November 18, 2017 at 12:31PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Cuban cigars finished first in the contest "Countries of the World"

November 1, 2017 at 12:13AM
    zanya: Thanks Fanstorians zanya
    November 1, 2017 at 1:13PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Price of life finished second in the contest "5-7-5 life"

October 20, 2017 at 11:10PM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!
    October 20, 2017 at 11:18PM
    zanya: Thanks Fanstorians Zanya
    October 21, 2017 at 7:44PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Autumn finished first in the contest "Name"

October 18, 2017 at 9:10PM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!
    October 18, 2017 at 11:59PM
    zanya: Fanstorians - thank you Zanya
    October 19, 2017 at 2:10PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Talk ! finished second in the contest "Septolet"

October 11, 2017 at 1:10AM
    zanya: Thanks Fanstorians Zanya
    October 11, 2017 at 3:41PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Autumn twilight finished second in the contest "15 Syllables"

October 6, 2017 at 5:10AM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!
    October 6, 2017 at 10:43AM
    zanya: Fanstorians -thank you. Zanya
    October 6, 2017 at 3:11PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Haiku(luscious orchard scents) finished first in the contest "Nature haiku"

October 2, 2017 at 11:10AM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!
    October 2, 2017 at 11:25AM
    Octavia: Congratulations!
    October 2, 2017 at 12:19PM
    zanya: Fanstorians - a great big 'Thank you' ! Zanya
    October 2, 2017 at 7:05PM
    BeasPeas: Congratulations on finishing first with this lovely haiku. Marilyn
    October 4, 2017 at 12:21PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Pallid moonbeams finished second in the contest "5-7-5 winter poem"

September 27, 2017 at 2:10AM
    zanya: Fanstorians ..thanks for the accolade zanya
    September 27, 2017 at 1:24PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Spider Web finished third in the contest "5-7-5 Nature"

September 20, 2017 at 2:10AM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!
    September 20, 2017 at 10:59AM
    zanya: Fanstorians - thanks for the accolade zanya
    September 20, 2017 at 3:09PM
    BeasPeas: Congratulations on placing in the contest. Marilyn
    September 20, 2017 at 3:14PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Autumn prelude finished first in the contest "Stacked 5-7-5 "

September 16, 2017 at 2:10PM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!
    September 16, 2017 at 2:44PM
    Margaret Ford: Congratulations! :)
    September 16, 2017 at 5:01PM
    zanya: Fanstorians- thanks for the accolade - Zanya
    September 17, 2017 at 8:56AM
    Kazzawin: Congrats...lovely poem : )
    September 17, 2017 at 12:26PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

silence speaks louder finished third in the contest "5-7-5 romantic love"

September 12, 2017 at 2:10PM
    zanya: Fanstorians - thanks for the vote of confidence ! zanya
    September 12, 2017 at 2:50PM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!
    September 12, 2017 at 7:57PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Scholastic shades of Autumn finished third in the contest "3-2-1 poetry contest"

September 6, 2017 at 3:10PM
    zanya: Fanstorians - thanks for the accolade zanya
    September 6, 2017 at 7:48PM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!
    September 6, 2017 at 9:13PM

zanya:

Dying to try out the noble art of sonnet writing but don't know where to start ? zanya

August 9, 2017 at 8:32PM
    Mustangpatty1029: read some of the great examples here AND go to shadowpoetry.com for a complete description of the poetic form
    August 10, 2017 at 12:23PM
    michaelcahill: But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks?

    Read that line over and over and get familiar with the rhythm/the beat of it.

    daDUM, daDUM etc

    it's an unstressed syllable or a soft syllable followed by a stressed or a hard syllable

    but SOFT what LIGHT on YONder WINdow BREAKS

    try slapping your knees when you say it ... your left knee for the soft syllable, your right knee for the hard.

    Get that ryhthm and you've got what you need to write a sonnet. It's the key.

    I know this sounds nuts, but some people get it easy and others ... LOL, it took me over a year!!!!
    August 10, 2017 at 3:49PM
    michaelcahill: sorry 'bout the typos....
    August 10, 2017 at 3:50PM
    kiwisteveh: I thought a sonnet might be nice to write;
    I put my pen to paper, had a go.
    And lo, although the words were rather trite,
    It just flowed out like honey, even so.

    I went dee-DUM like Mikey says above.
    And counted five times two must equal ten.
    I wrote about some mushy stuff like love,
    I got the first four lines and then again.

    And then some people say I have to turn.
    Perhaps my lovers quarrel, fall apart.
    But love, if true, within the heart will burn,
    They say we'll make it if we're heart to heart!

    And there, I've done it, Sonnet number one,
    Completed though I've only just begun!
    August 12, 2017 at 11:27PM
    zanya: Great... love the responses to my newbie sonneteer plea!!!! zanya
    August 14, 2017 at 4:41PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Eventide finished third in the contest "Sound"

August 6, 2017 at 12:13AM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!
    August 6, 2017 at 12:43AM
    zanya: Fanstorians-delighted -stirred some bitter sweet memories ! zanya
    August 7, 2017 at 6:54PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

sun kissed Summer days finished first in the contest "5-7-5 summer"

July 18, 2017 at 2:10PM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!
    July 18, 2017 at 5:45PM
    zanya: Fanstorians - delighted -thanks for the vote of confidence -zanya
    July 18, 2017 at 7:25PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

dappled butterfly finished second in the contest "5-7-5 butterflies"

July 17, 2017 at 11:10PM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!
    July 17, 2017 at 11:53PM
    trimple: Congratulations!
    July 18, 2017 at 6:09AM
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks for the accolade zanya
    July 18, 2017 at 7:28PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Paddington Bear finished first in the contest "Sedoka"

July 2, 2017 at 8:10PM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!
    July 2, 2017 at 8:55PM
    zanya: Wow - delighted for Paddington Bear ! Thanks Fanstorians zanya
    July 3, 2017 at 6:37AM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Summer Nights finished third in the contest "20 Syllables"

June 30, 2017 at 5:10AM
    zanya: Fanstorians -thanks for the accolade zanya
    June 30, 2017 at 5:13AM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!
    June 30, 2017 at 11:17AM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Haiku( blue, green or white striped) finished third in the contest "Ocean haiku"

June 27, 2017 at 3:10PM
    zanya: Fanstorians - delighted you liked this one - what an interesting topic ! zanya
    June 27, 2017 at 4:04PM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!
    June 27, 2017 at 8:52PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

brave robin redbreast finished second in the contest "Bye Bye Blackbird"

May 22, 2017 at 5:10AM
    zanya: Fanstorians - thanks - delighted Spring's robin caught your attention ! zanya
    May 22, 2017 at 10:00AM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!
    May 22, 2017 at 8:22PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Life's balance sheet finished first in the contest "Haiku Movie Review"

May 11, 2017 at 11:10AM
    Dean Kuch: photo congrats-11_zpshxg1chs2.gif
    Schindler's List was a great choice, zanya!
    Well done.
    May 11, 2017 at 11:38AM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!
    May 11, 2017 at 1:22PM
    zanya: Fanstorians - thanks - I am basking in the glory of this win!!! zanya
    May 12, 2017 at 6:06AM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Storm brewing at Briarly Hall. finished third in the contest "Storm Approaches"

May 3, 2017 at 2:10AM
    Irish Rain: congratulations!!
    May 3, 2017 at 9:01AM
    zanya: Fanstorians -delighted this little historical fiction snapshot made it to 3rd place- thanks for the accolade zanya
    May 3, 2017 at 6:50PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

sunrise rays light up finished third in the contest "Sunshine or Moonlight?"

April 23, 2017 at 1:10AM
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks for the accolade zanya
    April 23, 2017 at 6:37AM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!
    April 23, 2017 at 12:25PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Walking in the Woods finished second in the contest "Haibun Contest"

April 22, 2017 at 12:13AM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!
    April 22, 2017 at 1:59AM
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks for this accolade ... the Haibun is an interesting form zanya
    April 22, 2017 at 7:01AM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Eiffel Tower finished second in the contest "Famous Landmark Poem"

April 21, 2017 at 12:13AM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!
    April 21, 2017 at 12:56AM
    zanya: Thanks Fanstorians Zanya
    April 21, 2017 at 8:02AM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Jane Austen (1775-1817) finished third in the contest "Write a Bio Poem"

April 14, 2017 at 12:13AM
    zanya: Delighted Fanstorians Zanya
    April 14, 2017 at 5:57AM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

5/7/5 (sad refugee eyes) finished second in the contest "5-7-5 Poem"

April 9, 2017 at 2:10AM
    zanya: Fanstorians - a big 'thank you ' for the accolade. zanya
    April 9, 2017 at 11:37AM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Horse Chestnut finished second in the contest "Nonet Poetry"

April 6, 2017 at 4:10PM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!
    April 6, 2017 at 7:17PM
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks. Zanya
    April 6, 2017 at 7:47PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

April's moon finished first in the contest "5-7-5"

April 3, 2017 at 5:10AM
    zanya: Thanks Fanstorians Zanya
    April 3, 2017 at 7:59AM
    Irish Rain: congratulations!!
    April 3, 2017 at 10:15AM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Wise owlish Muse finished third in the contest "Senryu You!"

March 28, 2017 at 5:10AM
    zanya: Thanks Fanstorians -zanya
    March 28, 2017 at 12:21PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

World Wide Web finished third in the contest "Get It Off Your Chest Flatly "

March 6, 2017 at 2:10PM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!
    March 6, 2017 at 7:07PM
    zanya: Fanstorians thank you Zanya
    March 6, 2017 at 7:24PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

(Ode to winter)golden daffodils finished first in the contest "Ode To Winter"

March 5, 2017 at 2:10AM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!
    March 5, 2017 at 10:25AM
    zanya: Fanstorians - thank you Zanya
    March 5, 2017 at 6:59PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

dog-eared or kindle finished third in the contest "Ode 5-7-5"

February 25, 2017 at 2:10AM
    zanya: Thanks Fanstorians Zanya
    February 25, 2017 at 5:10AM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!
    February 25, 2017 at 7:24PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Haiku(cicadas humming) finished first in the contest "haiku - insects"

February 16, 2017 at 5:10PM
    zanya: Fanstorians thank you . Zanya
    February 16, 2017 at 7:14PM
    Irish Rain: congratulations!!!
    February 16, 2017 at 7:49PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Secrets in the study finished third in the contest "100 Word Dash"

February 7, 2017 at 12:10PM
    zanya: Thank you Fanstorians zanya
    February 7, 2017 at 2:45PM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!
    February 7, 2017 at 7:01PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Sadness finished third in the contest "Sad Poems"

February 4, 2017 at 2:10AM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!
    February 4, 2017 at 11:03AM
    zanya: Delighted ! Thanks Fanstorians. zanya
    February 4, 2017 at 7:00PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

planet earth congests finished first in the contest "Lowku Poem"

January 31, 2017 at 1:10AM
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks for this accolade...Zanya
    January 31, 2017 at 6:24AM
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!
    January 31, 2017 at 11:28AM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Real Fake ! finished second in the contest "Name"

January 20, 2017 at 2:10AM
    zanya: I am honored -Fanstorians thank you Zanya
    January 20, 2017 at 7:44PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Hope's Quest finished third in the contest "25 Words"

January 2, 2017 at 2:10AM
    zanya: Delighted - Thank you Fanstorians zanya
    January 2, 2017 at 8:40AM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Love's embers finished first in the contest "3-5-3 senryu on love"

December 31, 2016 at 8:10PM
    zanya: Wow ! Thank you Fanstorians! zanya
    January 1, 2017 at 8:38AM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

History finished third in the contest "2-10-2 syllable contest"

December 29, 2016 at 2:10PM
    zanya: Delighted - thank you Fanstorians Zanya
    December 29, 2016 at 4:41PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Tawny owl finished third in the contest "I Am Not Perfect"

November 30, 2016 at 5:10AM
    zanya: Wonderful news - thank you Fanstorians ! zanya
    November 30, 2016 at 6:13AM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Step Out Of Your Prison ! finished second in the contest "The Prisoner "

November 21, 2016 at 5:10AM
    zanya: Fanstorians thanks for this accolade! Zanya
    November 21, 2016 at 8:42AM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

My Muse finished third in the contest "A Typical Day "

November 7, 2016 at 2:10AM
    zanya: Fanstorians -Now I have purpose in hanging out with my Muse till 3a.m lol- Thank you Fanstorians zanya
    November 7, 2016 at 8:09AM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Take a Tablet finished third in the contest "Free Verse"

September 20, 2016 at 7:10PM
    zanya: Such exciting news! 3rd in contest ..thank you Fanstorians Zanya
    September 20, 2016 at 7:13PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

haiku(flap of butterfly) finished second in the contest "Nature haiku "

August 16, 2016 at 1:10AM
    zanya: Thank you Fanstorians - it is so -o-o exciting to win ! zanya
    August 16, 2016 at 5:15PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Strawberry moonbeams finished third in the contest "Sedoka Poem"

June 24, 2016 at 2:10AM
    zanya: Fanstorians thank you for this accolade Zanya
    June 24, 2016 at 7:14PM

FanStory wrote to zanya:

Summer's eve finished third in the contest "Septolet Poem"

May 23, 2016 at 11:10PM
    Linda Engel: Congratulations, Well done!!!!!
    May 23, 2016 at 11:17PM
    zanya: Thank you Linda Engel I am simply chuffed !!!zanya
    May 24, 2016 at 7:34PM
    zanya: I am simply thrilled to win- thank you Fanstorians .
    Zanya
    May 24, 2016 at 7:51PM

zanya:

Hi Fanstorians,
I am presently researching the succinct and beautiful poetic form the Haiku and would be interested in getting in touch with any Fanstorians who are interested in same. Zanya

October 10, 2015 at 5:54PM
    IndianaIrish: You'll find many members who love the haiku format here, zanya!
    October 10, 2015 at 7:38PM
    michaelcahill: You just met one of the best!
    October 10, 2015 at 10:27PM
    I am Cat: Every time someone says, "Haiku", I resist the urge to respond with, 'Bless you" (except, perhaps... just now) ;)
    October 11, 2015 at 12:27PM
    Dean Kuch: Gypsy Blue Rose, she's really into haiku. She did one a day all month long during haiku month, and I heard she's starting a multi-authored book which anyone can contribute to.
    March 24, 2016 at 8:36PM