I don’t think I’ve struggled as much with any post on this site as this one… what to say about myself that isn’t trite and dull? How to grab your attention from all the million other blogs out there and scream “PICK ME! PICK ME!” like the desperate child at the end of the line when they’re picking teams? Truth is, that’s never been my style. Calm, self-effacing, “witty”, …yeah a little sarcastic too. But I’m not here to grind any axes. I’ve no agenda to push, unless you count a belief that poetry should be a universal communicator and not confined to elites full of smug self-congratulation. Poetry should be fun, as well as have a heart… that is what I strive for. Uplifting nonsense that makes you think…
Let me know if I succeed 🙂
You’ll find all sorts on here – poems, flash fiction, the occasional short story, maybe even some thoughts on writing… All written while putting off the more weighty task of writing a novel, not to mention holding down a full time job and occasionally even spending time with my family… feel free to fully enable these diversionary tactics. Yeah, I’m trying to make a career out of this. But I also have the attention span of a goldfish 🙂
If you really want to know more, see a different bio here: http://www.alistairlanewrites.com/about/
You can find me on twitter @AlistairLane
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Best of luck with the handsome writing journey!
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Thanks! That may be the daydreamer side of me showing through… 😊
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“We are the music makers. We are the dreamers of dreams.”
“In spring time
The only pretty ring time
Birds sing a-ding, a-ding, a-ding
True lovers love
The spring”
Keep on blogging in a free world – The False Prophet
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Hey Al! Found you through the A-to-Z Challenge and thought I would stop by and read some of your work. I am writing a soft science Science Fiction story throughout the whole challenge, plus the April PAD Challenge and a short 30 Day Blog Challenge. Check me out at Promptly Written: https://promptlywritten.wordpress.com/
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Hi Lori. Checked, and followed! Am glad you found me 🙂
Good luck with all those challenges!
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It is a pleasure to read your words, Al… have a blessed day!
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Thanks Lori… may the words flow freely from your fingers! 🙂
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I absoluteley love your tagline “Writer, Poet, Daydreamer”. It’s so suitable and really creative and shows who you are ( I could see that in your poetry)
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Very Nice Invite!!
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Thank you! And thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. Much appreciated 🙂
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You are most welcome.
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Hi Al. Thanks for dropping by my Haikuhound blog and deciding to follow and stay in touch. In turn I have visited your blog and enjoyed the directness of your poetry, very inclusive and connecting.
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Thanks Denis 🙂
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Wonderful “About”, Al!!
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Thanks, Valida – glad to have made your acquaintance 🙂
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And yours, as well–most glad.
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Thank you for reading my work.What a great attitude you have!
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Thanks Shelly (loved your haiku). I often think I’m a child in a man’s oversized body… has some advantages too!
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Tag you are It. Check out the following Link to find out about it.
http://thesecretkeeper.net/2015/10/02/3-quotes-3-days-day-one/
😀
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Hi jk – missed this when it was posted. Thanks for the tag, but will pass. I’m not really one for quotes… 🙂
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Perfectly fine. Just keep writing those divine Haiku. I have some great words for Monday. I think you’ll find these (5) words to be more amenable. Hope you enjoy the challenge. jk
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“Challenge” should be my middle name 🙂
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Thanks for the follow. I have already checked out some great links included in this blog and followed you back.
Best of luck,
Louise.
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Thanks Louise – glad to have made your acquaintance 🙂
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Thanks for taking the time to read over at georgeplacepoetry. I am enjoying your blog very much.
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Hi there, I think you are pretty swell, so I nominated you for The Dragon’s Loyalty award. Your posts on Star Wars are HILARIOUS!
click the link for more info 🙂
https://thenymphsreplyblog.wordpress.com/2015/12/14/chicken-dinner/
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Thanks Electra. Glad you’re enjoying the Star Wars countdown. Nearly there now… 🙂
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You’re welcome. I know I’m so excited for the force to awaken… 😉
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Me too!
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thanks for the follow Al. will go and rummage around here!
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Thanks Geoff! Pleasure to make your acquaintance 🙂
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Hi Al, thanks for liking one of my blog posts – glad that it’s given me the opportunity to come over and say hello. Look forward to reading more from you!
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Thanks Kirsty – really enjoyed your tribute to Alan Rickman. Look forward to more of your limericks too! 🙂
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Hi Al, I have nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award.
https://dialogueftdepths.wordpress.com/2016/02/24/one-lovely-blog-award/
Whether you accept, or not, I still think your blog is pretty cool!
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Thank you hubby! I don’t go in for awards, but am flattered that you thought of me 🙂
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I fully understand – thanks for reading mine and thanks for the Like!
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You’re most welcome. Pleasure to meet you 🙂
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Very nice to meet you and thanks for coming to my blog 🙂
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A pleasure to meet you 🙂
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Good luck with the writing, I look forward in reading more of your writings. Greetings. Hendrik Duvenhage http://www.hendrikduvenhageblog.wordpress.com
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Thanks Hendrik. Always a pleasure to connect 🙂
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Hi! I love limericks- and humor… Think I’ll stick around. Pleased to meet you, Marina
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Thanks Marina – great to meet you. Hope you’ll find plenty of both here 🙂
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Hi Al, I’ve nominated you to take part in a Writers Q & A tag if you’d like to join in (like being the word don’t feel you have to….) here’s the link: https://kyrosmagica.wordpress.com/2016/05/13/the-writer-q-a-tag/
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Sure, why not. Looks fun! Thanks Marje ❤
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Thanks Al. 🙂
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thanks so much for reading and following, al. i love the look and very creative feel of your blog and look forward to doing the same – best, beth
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Thanks Beth. Was just having a trawl of “blogs I really should be following”, and yours was an easy choice to follow 🙂 Look forward to reading more of your poetry
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Amazing work.. 🙂 🙂
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Thank you, Megha. Pleased to make your acquaintance! 🙂
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best of luck with your writing
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Thank you, rotting post!
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Hi Al, it’s the Meg you know, now starting fresh with a pen name and a new blog. Had been thinking of doing this for a while and some issues with a family member finally gave me the push I needed. Hope you’ll follow along so we can stay in touch!
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Of course I’ll follow! That’s a fine little avatar you’ve got yourself there… 😀
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Ha! Thanks, Al! Much appreciated. I didn’t want to lose touch!
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Of course… is this your only hang out these days then?
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Yep, I turned the other blog private so I can mine the posts from it. After that, it’s going away.
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Then I’m doubly glad that you reached out 😀
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I wouldn’t forget you, Al!
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It takes more than an ocean, a change of blog, and a restraining order to shake me off!
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Hahahaha! Well for that I am grateful!!!
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