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Review by April Sunday
Rated: ASR | (5.0)
Mar. 3, 2007


Oh, dear poet/ author the last line of HOLDING ON TO SANITY caused a bit of a tumoil here at the Teffom digs. Laughing so hard, since the unexpected sequence shook me up, I fell onto the side of the cardtable with pealing guffows. The makeshift desk rebounded by tipping the seven lb. Webster's New World Thesaurus sideways onto the cat.

Now, that cat is akin to your poem, HOLDING ONTO SANITY (love sanity in a title, it really pleases this reviewer, reminding me to think about the meaning of the word Sanity.)

Alas this cat, is quite the scream and it too was taken aback by that particular last, yet incredible line of your's. Scratching ensued.

However, do not be deterred in anyway at all. For now is the time to make yourself at home here as a new member, thus welcome to W.C.

Reaching for the salve, for the scratch, sorry.

Please, I beg you, RHYME ON!

This is a T. Teffom reaction rev.

Cordially, TEFF

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 Reviewing Wisdom 1, 2, 3 GO!  (18+)
Criteria for Cordially from MS TEFFs REVs sent
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Review by April Sunday
Rated: ASR | (4.0)
March, 2, 2007

There are 3,242 visible items from our newest members on Read-A-Newbie Column. Here's one from poet, Dippy.

THE CLUTCHING HAND brings to life a girl traisping through puddles. Find rainbows and tears ... somethwer near to heart "But the doctors said she'd be O.K."

Decent read!

Welcome to WC. Have the world of fun at your fingertips, dear author. Do consider poetry contests, oodles of those around the site, Chloe.

Cordially, TEFF

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Review by April Sunday
Rated: 13+ | (4.0)


Feb. 27, 2007

Steffy J The Writer has joined W.C and we should be glad she did. So without further ado let's take a look at A HEART'S HOME which this member already generously posts on Auto Rewards.

A HEART'S HOME is the story of a young lady from Indian who wishes to follow in her grandmother's footsteps and settle in Texas.

The first two paragraphs render absolute, impeccable setting details to the ever popular Texas sunsets. Let's stop to reflect. When we write, whoever we are, wherever we are it is the most kind thing we can do for a reader when we manage to praise and emphasize the where of it all behind our settings. Writers may laud them, identify where they are, and show why places are both important or wonderful to behold. In this way those of us never having visited Texas, or intending too ... can take the scene away with us and the knowledge that the sunsets are glamorous. Thanks, Steffy.

When, later in the story, the grandmother's background of living in England comes forward, we read of her meeting her future American husband "outside the gates of Windsor Castle." Wonderful, especially appropriate for Stef's Prologue status.

Texas, London, Indiana --- where the signs of hearth inside the home come through loud and clear when the character admits, shuffling through memories: "I would need a fireplace and a cozy chair beside it ..."

Oh, Steffy, me too. And don't we all, sweetheart.

Nice work, relaxing, and a very good read.

Thanks, Steff. Do Write on!

Cordially, TEFFY
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Review by April Sunday
Rated: E | (3.0)

Feb. 27, 2007

Ah, Writing.Com has a new member named Velvet Hammer. Welcome, welcome to W.C, Velvet. May you enjoy your time reading and writing here and the many activities the site offers.

AUDREY'S MOTHER IN LAW is much the detailed account, offering caring for an elderly lady.

When the patient experiences a certain calling of sorts (perhaps from the great beyond) readers may take heed. For the final lines are most self explanatory.

Nice!

Might this reviewer (moi) deem now to encourage you in all proability to ....

Write ON!

Cordially, TEFFY

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Review of Merge  
Review by April Sunday
Rated: E | (4.5)

Feb. 24, 2007 The Saturday

This revver reads MERGE, straight though, no hitch. The poem rings, especially casts light upon realism.

Intro met of "stream of consious poem."
Which is a: Nice style option.

Chronological Order:

Love and simply adore: "pixelated flames" near opening lines. Wonderful!

Theme does center on indulgences in our quickly woshipping change for change sakes society.

Kyle, your poem questions excessive uses of what now falls into the norm for 2007? Right?

MERGE, a very eye-opning poetry presentation offered today for the first time from new member, Kyle M is well worth the look see for all readers, young and old alike.

Thanks! Welcome to W.C, may you continue to enjoy the site, make pals and please ....

pretty Puh -- leeze!

Do this humble reviewer one little, itty-bitty favor, won't you, luv?

NAMELY: Poetry ON!

Cordially Signed: TEFFY

 TEFF'S MERIT BADGES  (E)
Home for VALID badges, contest wins & ribbons -- THANX TO ALL! & IMAGE Collection ...
#1047564 by April Sunday


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That's me by the pool, oh alright, kidding.
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Review of Thanksgiving  
Review by April Sunday
Rated: 18+ | (5.0)

Feb 16, 2007

While the snow turns to ice and The House debates ... here we pause for a large, endearing slice of family life.

Fractaimom has scored in once more with a true 5-star (actually a tenner) revealing all in THANKSGIVING.

As blogger's will rule, here is reality at its very best. Journey now to Grandma's house where a turkey thaws in a "huge -- 60 gal bath tub ..." About the point where hilarity sets upon the soul, and one may wipe their eyes of tears of laughter.

Find a "son ... who is a lot like me ... weird, funny ... "Who has what it takes to make it."

Find the entire cast of rotating kin, who swerve in and out of the author's life.

One typo @ dave, the "Baptist" preacher.

Wonderful, heartwarming, adding to favorites to savor.

Thanks to this prolific lady who says ...

"Grandmas are like that. We will do just about anything for our grandbabies."

Cordially,

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Review by April Sunday
Rated: E | (4.0)

Feb 16, 2007

A wealth of great finds, poetical items, shorts, written in umpteen genres graces the pages of Auto Rewards.

Today, CASTING THE FIRST STONE, a poem by Nyisaj Nomis joins the ranks of note-worthy authorship.

Summing this poem, The Christ offers the ultimate forgiveness in poem/ story style which is well versed and memorable.

Love this wonderful line, N N ---

Namely:
"She covered her face to shield their hate."

'Sheild' is a word that is seldom seen but in this case carries the essence behind the scenes, while being an active vocab choice for exactly the right spot placement.

Good work, much talent observed with this one!

Cordially,

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Review by April Sunday
Rated: 18+ | (4.0)



Feb 14, ST. VALENTINE'S DAY << 2007 >>

Entering Blog Ring's RATE 5 & WIN CONTEST is quite the surprising challenge. However, picking up the gauntlet affords the knowledge that reading blogs is immensely fun, time restraints aside.

Ironically, while the Lehigh Valley experiences our first snow storm of sorts, besides jaunts to clear off my Lamborghini parked under several piles of snow, slush, sleet and ice ... zeroing in on THE SNOWFLAKE CHRONICLES is now the subject of this final blog/ contest /review.

Writing from as far off as Las Vegas, Prosperous Snow's choices of such a varied amount of topics in over 400 blog entries is absolutely staggering. No wonder blog/ journals are considered books. Here, a fine job is done (since 2002 c-rite) and Snow is quite the author who can turn the fancy phrase, wake up the place and still be on top of things with numerous friends and comments coming her way.

Today, we actually spoke about the Mothman of Point Pleasant, WV circa 1967. So besides: How to Pronounce Banana, you can always depend on this blog to include writing facts, and suggestions.

Links are astonishing, mainly of great interest.

Indeed, way to go ... Prosperous Snow.

However, and please tuck this one inside your repertoire with a simple side glance. Perhaps it will suit in later keyboard action, you decide, dear author.

Several years ago, in 2002, a UK writer on a newsgroup gave off sound advice to all listeners, posters, writers, and the group. Of course, the exact quote escapes me at the moment.

However, when we write, everyone knows who we are when we sign our stuff. So using the following phrases maybe what he (above) termed "cutesy middle grounder-ing" but in some aspects for readers, the poor schmuck is right.

Where possible one might reconsider:

I think
I wonder
I'm not sure
I wonder if
I suppose
I've been wondering
well you name it
still we argue
I guess

All of the above, because we get it, hon.

Which points to Snow's "No matter how many differences ... there are just as many or even more similarities."

No grammar faults with cliches, but sometimes such usage may spell a straight arrow path to occasional marriage to redundant and verbose. Time saved for a reader is like a penny earned. The cent of the sense of this suggestion is brevity for writer and readers from Anchorage to Bangor, to St. Louis to Chicago.

However, of great interest what this blogger touches upon can never be erased. Teff recommends SNOWFLAKE CHRONICLES to all members eligible. While we may also cite a patient gift not to offend, not to generalize without actual quotes on facts, the above phrase list can be taken that way also. Of the latter be aware. Because: as always, blogging is and should remain individually glued to personal preferences.

Well, back to the drawing board down at:

 MOFFETT FILES TAKE FIVE  (18+)
LIFE TOPICS WELCOME/ posts/writing tips/ a record/crt2005
#924861 by April Sunday


Where talk of writing hints is a click around the corner of the proverbial distance between first and second base.

Cordially, TEFF

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Review of A Man of Courage  
Review by April Sunday
Rated: E | (4.5)

Feb 13, 2007

LadyCobra's short and sweet tale measures a mere 5KB.

However, writers here can learn from the style of jamming all the important things into this endearing story which she sums up in her well chosen intro account.

LOVE: When John is described thusly: "At 85 years old may appear fragile ...."

Isn't it something this character analysis!

Write on!

Cordially,

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Review by April Sunday
Rated: E | (4.0)
2/13/07


Fractialmom tells us of family enterprises re: The Cracker Factory.

Now this grandmom in the story also dubs as the fixer of minor problems in

A REMOTE NAMED ASHLEY.

SSHHH, sh sh, Ashley's asleep now on a "bed of kleenex."

Authors, guests, comedy writers, poets and all W.C mambers might want to check this author out for her work is thoroughly adorable and enjoyable.

Thanks, Fractialmom for another good read.

Cordially,
TEFF

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Review of Guest Book  
Review by April Sunday
Rated: E | (4.0)

Feb 7, 2007

Hello, Erythrite, my name is Teff and I too lurk the uncharted, fathomless waters of this, our fine, website.

So with GUEST BOOK ( the forum ) any member can sign in, tell anything, or leave it out while helping to introduce a get-to-know each other vibe.

Wonderful posts, caring pals. And yes, E, love the words you use at the end of your intro to this forum.

In GUEST BOOK, Erythrite mentions "playing around" around here. Yes, that's exactly what it's all about.

Thank goodness. So best in all navigations as we Post ON!

Cordially,

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Review by April Sunday
Rated: E | (5.0)

Sunday, Feb 2, 2007

Coming our way, Feb 1 and Feb 2, the item AN OVERDUE THANK YOU NOTE is a particularly hearty Thank You piece from our very own, Judity, the published author, J A Buxton.

Reading Buxton over the years may bring a smile when this author refers to herself, "I do tend to ramble." So what, J A. That is what writing a good story is all about. Then ALL your bases are covered.

Buxton also advises we make serious use of the easy enough to understand, conquer and use tool of "spellchecker." While most of us in the flaming category already know the word is misspell. Guilty as the rest goes Teff.

Anyways, Jude, you too are most welcome for the reviews sent from this desk with a "my pleasure" for Buxton's enlightening chapters over the years.

So not only good luck to this writer as "write on" now seems appropriate; it is also this. --------->

Publish ON!

The item is complete with links for where to see and adore all those wonderful characters Judity built from the ground up for now they lurk behind the covers of her published masterpieces.

Smile on, we all love J A Buxton, a hard working author whose efforts are sure to please.

Cordially,

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Review of Letters  
Review by April Sunday
Rated: 13+ | (4.0)
JAN 26, 2007

Mathew C really gives us the twist at the end of the tale with LETTERS.

Well written dialogue and a believable scenario for the estranged lovers falls into place early on in the read.

Nice!

Cordially, TEFF
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Review by April Sunday
Rated: 18+ | (5.0)
Jan 28, 2007
Hey, there Sea Scroll, had no idea until now your writing goals measure in as so successful as this itmes points out for one and all. The above interview is well written.

Love the questions, adore the answers.

Just what Teff's thinking about, today of all days, communication between authors.

This article is a gem!

Cordially, TEFF
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Review of Alone in the dark  
Review by April Sunday
Rated: E | (4.0)

+++++++++ Jan 26, 2007 ++++++++++

Dear Luna,

Surprising to see in your intro:
" ... it's the only poem I ever worte."
Allowing for this being a 2004 copy-rite, perhaps things have changed since then.

Your opening line for ALONE IN THE DARK reminds one of the way Hardy starts his novels. Always the look back up the narrow road, the house seen from the outside.

Thus this is a very good line and a fine work altogether.

That opening line is as follows:

from the pen of W.C author, Luna:

"Across the plains a sound awoke ..."

Wonderful!

Cordially, Teff

SOUL CAFE ANTHOLOGY c/1994/1999  (18+)
Early poems written in my college days & for Soul Cafe, a read aloud poetry group.
#983036 by April Sunday
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Review of It was 1959.  
Review by April Sunday
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)

&&&&&&& Jan 15, 2007

When I write a rev, never knowing how long time will be to proof read it, using &&&&&& or lllllll or <><><><> helps relocate easier with the find key. FYI.

IT WAS 1959 is an incredible read from the creative, on-the-scene pen of Erich 1.

Anyone who can describe "manifold" "exhaust" while crusiing from 10 to 50 mpr is okay in my book.

Revisit another decade and, hey, guys and gals .... ENJOY!!! your stay.

Great!!!

Cordially, TEFF with the Hat's OFF for Erich.

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A TREE FOR IDA QUINCY  (13+)
Friends cut a tree in the Blue Ridge Mountains, NC
#920697 by April Sunday
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Review by April Sunday
Rated: 13+ | (5.0)

&&&&&&&& Jan 15, 2007

Allen Smith, you do your story great justice. Especially with character names which associate with the period.

The year 1747 is supplied, no guesses, no comparisons unless another writer wishes, or a researcher or a history buff.

Please allow me to supply here on PRP for all to see two sentences from the last paragraph.

From BETWEEN TWO TIDES: "A week later we went to another hole and put Gavin in. The day after it was Zachariah."

What trying times our forefathers had. How easy life realities these day getting meds at CVS.

FOLKS! Here's your MUST READ!!!

Cordially, T.TEFFOM

 ROMANCE ON THE BAY OF FUNDY  (18+)
Ride The CAT - Bar Harbor to Yarmouth, a tale of star-crossed lovers
#1051177 by April Sunday
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Review by April Sunday
Rated: 13+ | (3.5)
&&&&&& Jan 15, 2007


Good work and fine attempt at sreenplay writing, where one sees the author has done homework to fit the bill.

Found on Auto-Rewards, page 3, where over 10,600 items are now posted for our reading enjoyment, GREETINGS FROM TRINIDAD centers on a card shop where two characters meet.

One typo --- last paragraph at "taught."

Best luck in 2007 with all your writing endeavors, dear author.

Again look for author, toonmill presenting this work in progress.

Cordially, TEFF

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Review of Blossoms Maligned  
Review by April Sunday
Rated: 13+ | (3.5)

Jan 14, 2007

BLOSSOMS MALIGNED is a tale of first attraction, childhood friends, perhaps first love and awareness of same between two neighbors, between two high school students. When tragedy strikes this well detailed, chronologiucal read takes a very different direction leaving the ending to both survivors and the readers. Found on Auto Rewards from talented, W.C author, radioshea. ///AlabamaCourierTimes /// Book rev by T.Teffom

ACT is a fictitious newspaper.
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Review by April Sunday
Rated: 13+ | (4.0)


Jan 11 2007

Shtara is breaking ground once more on Auto Rewards. There, offering, MULTI LEVELED PLANET, Teff reads with pleasure the opening Prologue.

Setting the scene while four teens get ready to engage in some serious splunking, the story opens with all characters meeting at the house of embarkation.

Suggest, as you are using adjectives quite well throughout, dear author, perhaps another fill-in for "still pretty mom."

Sometimes when re-editing these pop up and hit us over the head. "Young, attractive" mom might do, but sure, you already saw it.

Like "boisterous" for the gang of four.

Happiest New 2007 to you and all of your family, Shtara.

Cordially,
TEFF
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Review of The Skirt  
Review by April Sunday
Rated: 13+ | (3.5)

Jan 3, 2007

Imagine being as popular as "Nancy LaChance" whose quirky behavior results in the title of Kyla Thanks Judy! 's intersting short story, THE SKIRT.

Reading this the basic school uniform at St. Mary's reminds me of the old battle with white shirt cuffs, ink and chalk.

Certainly those were trying times of fashionable attire.

Thanks for this one, Kyla.

Cordially, TEFF

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Review of Champ de Mars  
Review by April Sunday
Rated: E | (5.0)

lllllllllll Jan 3, 2007

AUTHOR: AGIAN is a storytelling poet.

SUBJECT: The piece is CHAMP DE MARS, posted WED for the first time on Plug Page.

Here, lies a daring tale from the French Revolution. A firm command of French and a wonderfully exciting delivery makes this revver wish to award a ten star to Agian. But alas, there's a few suggestions which came to me on second read.

This poem is so groovy, I'm already into a third read where Agian's vocab is excellent.

In chronolgical order:

First Stanza: At: " ... broken wood."
Maybe, if it fits and you agree, break the line @ wood,
Then proceed with: "These crunching stones."

Perhaps this line caused the poet a little trouble.

Now, visions from outside the realm of hectic Paris streets ... this re-write, if I may be so bold. Only use, if you as author are okay with a new arrangement.

Suggest instead: On ivy that still clings.

Ivy is a ground cover or climbing vine. So it has umpteen leaves and may be better than "ivies."

Using quotes for the voices of the crowds equals a very good ploy, separates the delivery, adds to the reality and setting of the poem.

Ten Star work, definetly a MUST READ!!!

Cordially, TEFF

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Review of Thorns  
Review by April Sunday
Rated: 13+ | (3.0)

lllllllll Jan 3, 2007

THORNS from W.C poet/ author Nlightnd says in genre choices: Young Adult/ Experience.

The sonnet type pen adds it's own flair with the ending lines. With the conclusion, Nlightnd ties the piece together bravely.

"You're as the winter
Harsh and cold ..."

Keep your hand on that pen and dictionary as you enjoy the site and please continue to Poetry On!

Cordially, TEFF

 TWIN GIRLS / POEMS about Gwin & May  (13+)
Itsby, bitsy spider went up the bedroom wall where two ladies sleep ...
#934432 by April Sunday

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Review of Road to Freedom  
for entry "Chapter 5" 
Review by April Sunday
Rated: ASR | (5.0)
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Ginny B, I found your novel on Plug Page.

I read the intro and Chapter Five.

You've set a huge goal for yourself with the time period of 1870, the characters and the racial indifferences and sometimes cruel realities encountered in the time era.

Good luck with this one, a rather huge undertaking which you present well, inform your readrs and carry the story forward.

Best New Year to you and All WC members.

Must say one more tiny thing before closing my personal reviewers shop tonight. I buzzed all around here today. One thing that impresses me, beside community spirit is colors. I love the snow, the sigs, the changes.

We are both lucky to have Writing.C and to enjoy the simple wel done, sparkling, beauty of it. I always love this snowy scene when turning on in the morning early, reading and reviweing when I get a chance.

The things in Ginny B's novel can keep one up way far into the night.

Hey, gotta go spend time with a new novelest, discovered, yup right here.

Goodnight, Ginny B. And thanks.

Cordially,

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Review of The Marketplace  
Review by April Sunday
Rated: E | (5.0)
lllllllllllllll Jan 2, 2007

Again with Purty Curls, who requests a Teff Rev, which is beyond sweet, so to comply, dear Purty Curls. Oh, I am so flattered, thanks PC.

THE MARKET PLACE is a brand new item, c-rite Jan/07. It tells of a vendor on a sidewalk working out, detailing who buys, who doesn't.

All of our items are in fact products. Not us, our works and sometimes if it be the non-fiction case, also our hearts.

So what will this writer offer us as we welcome this writer to WC?

Hey, simply read this one to find out.

AND note, dear Curls, the last line is why you have the five star above.

Perfect ending here, hon. These are often hard to find, impossible to envision, but sometimes like a whispering wind ... alwyas there to retrieve.

Good and effective essay.

Cordially: TEFF

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