brenda bickers: I am sorry if I have not written any reviews for you all lately.
I did try to write some reviews but I think I need to take a break. Mum Died yesterday morning and I thought I could keep going but I can't. I hope you all have a great holiday this year and hope to be back soon.
Brenda.x
    mrsmajor: I'm so sorry to hear that sad news, I know this is a difficult time for you. May all the joys you shared with your Mum, stay with you, and bring you some moments of peace...Warm Regards...Victoria -
    Jannypan (Jan) : My prayers are with you and your family. Take care of YOU. FS will be here when you return. Know that we care about YOU. Please accept my condolences in the loss of your dear mother. Jan -
    judester: My sympathy Brenda, sorry. -
    Gloria ....: I will miss you Lady Brenda, and my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. -
    Sandra Stoner-Mitchell: I'm so sorry for your loss, Brenda, so truly sad. Sending a hug. Take care. Sandra xx -
    juliaSjames: So sorry for your loss. May your dear mother rest in eternal peace.
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    Gypsymooncat: I'm so sorry for your loss Brenda! How bloody sad. I hope the sun shines for you again real soon xoxoxoxoxoxo -
    Kermit R. Mullins: I've been on FS for about a month. I've submitted poems to contest and non-contests as well. My curiosity so far is; I get views but no reviews, not sure what's up with that. If I read a poem, I will give it a review. Why does less than 20% of those that view, not review? Am I missing something? -


FanStory wrote to brenda bickers: Congratulations! RMS Titanic is the new Poem of the Month!
    WalkerMan: Congratulations, Brenda! This was well deserved. -- Mike
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    brenda bickers: Thank you Lady Gloria and Mike, for my congratulations. That was a surprise. Bless you both.x
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    brenda bickers: Thank you Lady Gloria, and congratulations on your placing too. This was a tough contest. -
    fm wright: Congratulations on a well deserved win! -
    Gypsymooncat: Congratulations! This deserved to win! xoxo -
    Dawn Munro: Wonderful poem! Congratulations, Brenda. -
    rspoet: Congratulations!! Loved your poem! -
    Sally Law: Congratulations, dear Brenda. Marvelous work! Sally Law xo -
    brenda bickers: Thank you everyone for your congratulations on my poem of the month win. This was so unexpected. xx
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FanStory wrote to brenda bickers: Suffer the Children finished second in the contest "Halloween Poetry"
    CD Richards: Well done!. A brilliant entry, and much deserved. -
    brenda bickers: Thank you for your congrats, it was a good contest this year. -
    Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations Brenda on being placed in the contest. Well done! Dorothy -
    Gypsymooncat: Congratulations on your second place for poem of the month! -


FanStory wrote to brenda bickers: Poor Jenny finished third in the contest "Share A Story In A Poem"


FanStory wrote to brenda bickers: Calliope finished first in the contest "Free Verse"
    brenda bickers: Yippeee, my first number one win in entered contest. Thank you all for voting. x -
    EricBrady: Congratulations on your win Brenda!!! Well deserved. -


FanStory wrote to brenda bickers: Congratulations! The Wishing Well is the new Poem of the Month!
    michaelcahill: Surely you believe me NOW!
    One of the best here. :))
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    RGstar: Well done Brenda, Your work, as I told is always on my favorite list.
    Best wishes. -
    Ulla: Congratulations. So well deserved.:))) -
    brenda bickers: Thank you to everyone who sent congratulation messages. I was surprised to even be in the contest.
    Thank you all. xx -
    tfawcus: Congratulations, Brenda! -
    BeasPeas: Hi Brenda. Congratulations on winning poem of the month. Hugs, Marilyn -


FanStory wrote to brenda bickers: The Spell is Cast finished second in the contest "Falling in love"


FanStory wrote to brenda bickers: I Want To Be Me finished second in the contest "I Am Not Perfect"


brenda bickers: Happy Birthday to Dean Kuch. Hope you have a wonderful day. A great ghoul writer, a master of the word.x
    TAB_that's me: Have a great one Dean and many blessings to you. -
    nancyjam: Wishing you the Happiest Birthday. May your year be blessed with all good things.
    Nancy -


FanStory wrote to brenda bickers: Bitter-Sweet Revenge finished third in the contest "Crown of Heroic Sonnets"
    Gloria ....: Woohoo Lady Brenda. Super job and your first Crown. :)) -
    michaelcahill: Well, duh! I told you so. LOL
    What are you going to do when you know what you're doing? Congratulations. I'm not at all surprised. :)) mikey -
    brenda bickers: Hey Lady Gloria and Sir Mikey, thank you so much. I am so grateful for your continued support and all your help. I am so over the moon with this. My first ever win. the most I have ever won before this was a miniature conifer tree in the church raffle. LOL.
    Thank you. -
    Dean Kuch: Great work, Brenda.
    Congrats! ~Dean :) -
    brenda bickers: Thank you all again for my congrats from you all. So pleased I have managed third place. it certainly does boost the confidence.
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brenda bickers: Hi to all
just wanted to say that I have finally managed to receive my first Accomplishment certificate. Yippee!!!
    I am Cat: What's an Accomplishment certificate? -
    brenda bickers: Sorry Cat, I meant an all time great certificate. Think I have just invented a new one. lol
    Brenda:))x

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    I am Cat: Oh... You mean, All Time Best? Ahhh... Yes, I thought there was a new category I was missing. Lol
    Congratulations! -
    Gloria ....: Great news, Brenda! And with a magnificent Crown of Heroic Sonnets too! -
    michaelcahill: Major coolness. Your first ATB on an awesome Crown of Heroic Sonnets. You know how to make an entrance, Girl!!!! -
    brenda bickers: Thanks everyone for all your comments, much appreciated. Brenda:))x -


brenda bickers: Hi Folks, just wanted to say that there are some amazing people here on Fanstory. I have been a member for just over four months now when I joined didn't have a clue about poetry and formats etc. It was quite daunting at first but some people were quick to help and support me and now I enjoy every moment of it. What a great place to find unselfish helpful friends. Thank you all so much.
Brenda:))x
    giraffmang: I've been here for seventeen months and I still haven't a clue... -
    brenda bickers: Bless you giraffmang, if I can help at all!!!Brenda:))x -


brenda bickers: Hi everyone,
I have a poem posted in the music forum called "A Soldier Comes Home" Micheal Cahill has posted it for me because I didn't know how to do it. Would love it if you would have a listen:)) Thanks.
    flylikeaneagle: brenda: the music, words and photos are breath taking. I felt I was the Mom waiting on my son. So many have suffered the loss of youth who served our country. Our country should promote our country instead of fighting their battles. Love this. flylikeaneagle -


brenda bickers: Would just like to say a big "THANK YOU" to Michaelcahill for posting my poem set to music on the music forum as I wasn't sure how to do this myself. x