Niamh Clune

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Am I Fractured?

Originally posted on The BeZine:
Clouds permission of Janet Beasley AM I Fractured? By Niamh Clune Am I fractured, when in the wrath of sunlight streaming ‘cross this sky, I…

July 3, 2014 · 4 Comments

The Wednesday Poetry Corner With Aidan Tiffin (Aged 10)

Introducing the poetry of a wonderful young poet ~ Aidan Tiffin. Aidan is the son of the sister of a very dear friend of mine. I think Aidan, who was … Continue reading

July 2, 2014 · 19 Comments

Story Corner With Dr. NanaPlum: The Hero in us.

 “If you are interested in stories with happy endings, you would be better off reading some other book.” Now! Don’t these opening lines capture the imagination immediately? Of course, you … Continue reading

July 1, 2014 · 4 Comments

The Wednesday Poetry Corner With Jacinta Caplan

  Introducing Jacinta Caplan to the plum tree. Jacinta  submitted this very powerful poem for the Plum Tree Book’s Poetry anthology on MOTHER! I love her poetry and her ability … Continue reading

June 25, 2014 · 3 Comments

Wednesday Poetry Corner With Tina Jane Clowes Kay

I would like to introduce Tina Jane Clowes Kay. She is new to the plum tree and has sent in this marvellous interpretation of MOTHER! I am extending the time you … Continue reading

June 11, 2014 · 4 Comments

Story Corner With Dr. NanaPlum

May I be bold? May I be brash? I’m not asking you for cash. All I ask is a little click, A little like, a little tick. I have a … Continue reading

June 3, 2014 · 2 Comments

Wednesday Poetry Corner With Aprilia Zank And Cleber Pacheco

Here is another of the wonderful poetry submission for the MOTHER anthology. You still have a few days to send in yours. This poem is by the great Aprilia Zank … Continue reading

May 28, 2014 · 14 Comments

Story Corner With Dr. NanaPlum

Well! The Lechlade Festival came and went. The tents are packed, traders, music lovers, bands, belly-dancers, poets and all manner of performers left only a muddy field behind ~ the … Continue reading

May 27, 2014 · 13 Comments

Wednesday Poetry Corner With Erik & Josie Weibel

I have something very special for you today. Here is a poem submitted for the MOTHER anthology by 12 year old Erik Weibel. I LOVE this poem. It says it … Continue reading

May 21, 2014 · 15 Comments

Dr. NanaPlum Story Corner: Which Story Shall I Tell? It’s All Magic!

I am going to Lechlade Festival to read some of my children’s stories. But which stories shall I tell? I can’t tell them all, so I must choose. Shall I … Continue reading

May 20, 2014 · 5 Comments

The Truth of Me

Originally posted on Children's Books Heal:
The Truth of Me Patricia MacLachlan, Author Katherine Tegen Books/Harper-Collins Publishers, Fiction, June 2013 Suitable for Ages: 6-10 Themes: Grandmothers, Dogs, Animals, Family Relationships…

May 19, 2014 · 3 Comments

Wednesday Poetry Corner: Featuring Sue Lobo

Sue Lobo has submitted a beautiful poem about MOTHER from the perspective of Africa’s mothers. Don’t forget to send in your poem. There is still time!   MAMA AFRICA: by Sue … Continue reading

May 14, 2014 · 12 Comments