š¢ Raise Your Voice Thread: 02/29/2024
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We love Ashley Lima's Tomorrow. This gripping microfiction depicts a lone survivor in a post-apocalyptic world, grappling with isolation and desperation.
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By Skyler Saunders6 days ago in Fiction
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good keep it up
Hey all! I'm an aspiring poet who loves to reflect broadly on our human experience and just share random tibdits of life. I also write the occasional fantasy-esque short story! I absolutely love all of D.K. Shepard's work, and today am particularly enjoying this beautiful piece: https://vocal.media/poets/a-march-afternoon-at-the-reservoir
Whoa, what a wonderful effort to promote and showcase gifted creators! Witnessing the community come together to support and appreciate one another's efforts is encouraging.
Iām late to the game today but I wanted to raise up this piece by Roderick Makim, an excellent writer on this platform. Been thinking about this story since I read it last week. Strap in for a brilliantly-conceived comedy about, well, really nothing all that extraordinary on the surface. Almost an absurdist piece. Two best friends chatting about their world. Just, such a unique story and woefully under read. I know itās older, but itās worth the read. https://vocal.media/fiction/further-adventures-within-one-day-in-the-life-of-ivan-and-denis
My name is Sandra, and I write poetry, prose, essays, and whatever else suits me. I have had a dry spell writing recently. I am not sharing one story; I am sharing an entire writer. She has challenged herself to write a story a day for a year, I believe. Her stories are 366 words each, and they are excellent! Travel over to her page and dive into her mind. https://vocal.media/authors/l-c-schaefer
Hi there, Hayley here poetry writer mostly... dappling with prose extenders to the realms of psyche and humans. And this piece is one that I think hits HARD and beautifully in the lane of the human experience. Proud of creator Suze Kay for being brave and sharing this one with us- https://vocal.media/humans/la-la-land-ku1w409f1
Here are my five recommendations for this week This personal piece from Skulls And Cauldrons https://vocal.media/motivation/when-is-it-time-to-throw-in-the-towel This one from Jade M on an issue with a fave author https://vocal.media/bookclub/what-do-you-do-when-your-favorite-author-is-accused-of-plagiarism Some good advice from Lynne Black https://vocal.media/fyi/natural-day-love-yourself A great technology piece from Krishan Mubashar https://vocal.media/writers/the-technological-devil And a thoughtful piece from Michelle Liew https://vocal.media/poets/janus-852t501fg I do wish we could tag these creators so they know their story has been shared
I'm a little late to the game but must suggest Matthew Fromm's tale of brave Joseph as he faces the demons and dragons in his imagination. This is one remarkable tale. https://vocal.media/history/they-come-from-below
I love Ashley Lima's story. She is a gifted writer and such a sweet person. Great work Ashley!!! š
Hi, my name's Anna, I'm a poet and I also enjoy writing fiction stories. Check out this inspirational article of Colleen Walters, a talented poet: https://vocal.media/earth/look-up-8t4l0w6a
I'm D.K. I write poetry and fiction! My top 5 reads from the last two weeks were "Ragged Man" by Rachel Deeming https://vocal.media/fiction/the-ragged-man "A Parade of Shoes" by Angie the Archivist https://vocal.media/humans/a-parade-of-shoes "The Man Born Blind" by Gabriel Huizenga https://vocal.media/poets/the-man-born-blind "Egg Shell Blues" by Celia in Underland https://vocal.media/poets/egg-shell-blues "Smile and the world smiles with you. Cry and you cry alone" by Hannah Moore https://vocal.media/poets/smile-and-the-world-smiles-with-you-cry-and-you-cry-alone
This too. Fascinating. From Paul Stewart. https://vocal.media/poets/in-under-my-skin
Hi. I'm Cathy. I write mostly poetry, fiction with a little crazy humour sprinkled in. I'd like to recommend Heather's later poem https://vocal.media/poets/doppelgaenger-pf40uac
I keep on looking at this from Mackenzie. I am spellbound by it. https://vocal.media/fiction/the-stars-and-horacio
Hi all! I'm Gabe and I write a fair bit of personal, reflective poetry, alongside the occasional short story :) I really resonate with a lot of Bonnie Bowerman's work- she's an inspiration on this site, and I particularly appreciate this tragic and thoughtfully constructed piece: https://vocal.media/poets/subway-a747e0ico
Hi, I'm Hannah. I write...well, I'll try anything really. This week, I have no piece to nominate here because I've not been reading widely- instead I have been offering frank, unfiltered critique for those who want to send me a piece to read. Still got one to go. Reckon I have space for one more short one tomorrow before I call a week and resume normal service for a while, so if anyone has a reasonably short piece they want ripping to shreds, go put a comment in my new proposal story, and I will look at the first one that comes in. If any come in. Do read the story first though, it contains the giant disclaimer that I have NO IDEA WHAT I AM DOING and that this should not be used as formative literary critique! Just figured there might be some use in it, its a bit of an experiment really.
I love this recent piece from Amanda Starks. She gives some great advice for writers with chronic physical and mental illness. https://vocal.media/writers/how-to-write-with-chronic-illness
Morning! Just a couple of pieces that I really love - please check them out if you get chance. Cheers! I love this one by Christy Munson: https://vocal.media/families/effervescence-q1z0i7n And this is brilliant by Blake Booth: https://vocal.media/fiction/the-grey-wood
Hi everyone, check out my new story https://vocal.media/education/leap-through-time
Hey everyone! I'm Lindsay. I write poetry and short fiction about mental health, self-help, and love against the influential impact of society. I also literally just read this story from Paul Stewart and it is a beautiful reminder that we have the power to change how we feel about the day. Please give it a read! https://vocal.media/poets/just-for-a-day
Thanks for featuring Ashley's piece. I hadn't read it before... and I just read it three times in a row to learn how she did that genius in that small space. Amazing!
Hello everybody, I love this piece by Charlene Ann Mildred Barroga, a sweet portrait of her Grandparents' 50-Year Romance https://vocal.media/marriage/grandparents-50-year-romance
Hello PViM would like to give a shoutout to the wonderful Judey Kalchik and this piece 'Why oh why I hunt AI' A great collection of very useful resources https://vocal.media/fyi/why-oh-why-i-hunt-ai
Hi! I never really nominate or participate in this thread, but in our Queer Vocal Voices we had a wonderful piece shared by quaker-nomics that I feel should definitely have more exposure! https://vocal.media/pride/i-am-no-different-to-them?fbclid=IwAR2a2c6NXxn90kYURn8mmLh8Qukwfb-ULg5zwkQGXAJCe7beHZjKTRUDaCU
Helloah...Paul here...that Scottish guy. I've not really...sadly...read much this week as been busy with work work so nothing to really promote. Hope all are well and good though!