by Orna Ross | Jun 7, 2024 | 2. NON-MEMBER POSTS |
Maud Gonne, an extraordinary figure in Irish history, has received some acknowledgement for her contributions to Ireland's political and cultural landscape. As an ardent nationalist, suffragist, and muse to W.B. Yeats and many others, Gonne's legacy is profound and...
by Orna Ross | Jun 3, 2024 | 2. NON-MEMBER POSTS |
Welcome to June, the middle month of the year. Solstice month, the summer solstice for us in England (June 21st). Father's Day month (June 16th). Juneteenth month (19 June). And a month in which history will be commemorating the D-Day landings which happened on June...
by Orna Ross | Jun 2, 2024 | 2. NON-MEMBER POSTS, Poetry |
This poem was prompted by the latest news from Gaza and Ukraine. I tried to do a short introduction to the poem but I find I have no words, except the words it contains. Again On the beach at the battle of Clontarf, a thousand years ago today, warriors fell like...
by Orna Ross | May 31, 2024 | 1. MEMBER POSTS, Fiction |
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by Orna Ross | May 24, 2024 | 2. NON-MEMBER POSTS, Fiction |
You are invited to the More Than A Muse Online Meetup, an evening of literary exploration and creative collaboration on Wednesday, 12th June, at 7 PM UK time. The event will include our first #StatueforMaudGonne “uncommittee” meeting. More Than A Muse...
by Orna Ross | May 19, 2024 | 1. MEMBER POSTS, Poetry |
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by Orna Ross | May 17, 2024 | 2. NON-MEMBER POSTS, Go Creative! |
I've just created this term (which I'm surprised doesn't already exist but no, according to Google Search). An uncommittee is a loose collective of people with a shared goal, interest, or cause, who meet up as needed to collaborate. It takes a more creative approach...
by Orna Ross | May 12, 2024 | 2. NON-MEMBER POSTS, Poetry |
Today is the birthday anniversary of Edward Lear, born on May 12th, 1812, the second-last of a family of 21 children and a multi-passionate creative and creativist. This author, artist and musician is best known for his nonsense verse, especially the limerick. And so...
by Orna Ross | May 10, 2024 | Fiction |
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by Orna Ross | May 3, 2024 | 2. NON-MEMBER POSTS, Fiction |
Thank you to The Firebird Book Awards, who have placed Blue Mercy as first-place winner in the Mystery category. this year This book is a literary family drama with patricide at its heart. Nothing is as it seems on the surface, and everywhere there are emotional...