Monthly Archives: October 2011

Author Dialogue 3: Meeting Mysterious, Melancholy, Multi-Published James Thompson

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Junying Kirk

I’m not sure how mysterious I am. I suppose I have a tendency toward being melancholy and taciturn. I’m fairly quiet most of the time, unless a subject comes up that I feel strongly about. I tend to be aloof. … Continue reading →

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Terrific Tuscany: A Perfect Italian Gem

Posted on October 28, 2011 by John Kirk

John: Long a favourite of the English middle and upper classes, Tuscany is a magnet for culture vultures and yummy mummies alike. The countryside is near flawless. Hilly but not mountainous, with rich fertile soil and a temperate climate for … Continue reading →

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A Memorable Job Interview – Excerpt from Trials of Life

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Junying Kirk

Pearl’s Diary    31st March,   Friday, Sunny Early this morning, I woke up feeling happy and confident. I picked out my red underwear from the drawer and slipped them on. I once read an article in a women’s magazine … Continue reading →

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My Discovery of America (2) – Portland

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Junying Kirk

Friends Reunited in Portland  Following my recent blog on our trip to Seattle to see my former teacher Mrs Redding, my joy of being reunited with people I had come to meet and love did not end there. In fact, … Continue reading →

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Supporting Authors One Read At A Time – October 2011

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Junying Kirk

Being part of  the ‘Supporting Authors One Read At A Time’ network, I am highlighting an author interview conducted by talented Eri Nelson, who pioneered the Wonderful Read of the Month and created the website for this great initiative. Both Ximena … Continue reading →

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Gay Playwright Champions Women’s Rights

Posted on October 15, 2011 by John Kirk

John’s Review: If this headline appeared today few readers would take much notice. It would just been seen as the liberal intellectual elite doing what they have always done, chipping away at social structures and norms. But in 1893, when … Continue reading →

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