Niamh Clune

Environment, poetry, comment, children's books,

Wednesday Poetry Corner With Aprilia Zank

One of our favourites to the Wednesday Poetry Corner is Aprilia Zank. I asked her to send us a poem that had been inspired by another poem. She has given … Continue reading

January 21, 2015 · 6 Comments

Johnny Depp Came To My Party!

Congratulations Valerie Turner! We have just published your first book: Johnny Depp Came To My Party. This collection is a warm and very down-to-earth collection of ditties by a woman … Continue reading

December 17, 2014 · 4 Comments

Orange Petals In A Storm is FREE today and tomorrow!

For all those who must change their lives ~ Dream. Imagine. The universe is in your soul. And when it rises into consciousness, It will change you forever. (Niamh Clune) … Continue reading

September 4, 2014 · 4 Comments

Dear Robin Rest In Peace

It amazes me just how many people have been so deeply touched by Robin Williams’ death. My facebook page has been inundated with comments because I posted this short message: … Continue reading

August 15, 2014 · 22 Comments

Story Corner With Dr. NanaPlum: Wollee The Worm

  Yes! You can write a story about anything ~ including worms! Wisley Gardens continues to invite me to be a guest author during the summer school break. Next time, … Continue reading

August 12, 2014 · 6 Comments

The Wednesday Poetry Corner: Bellamy The Butterfly

As this is The Wednesday Poetry Corner, and I am celebrating reading Bellamy The Butterfly at Wisley Gardens this weekend, I thought I would give you a snippet of the … Continue reading

July 30, 2014 · 8 Comments

Story Corner With Dr. NanaPlum: The Secret Garden

“When Mary Lennox was sent to Misselthwaite Manor to live with her uncle everybody said she was the most disagreeable-looking child ever seen. It was true, too. She had a … Continue reading

July 15, 2014 · 7 Comments

Wednesday Poetry Corner With Jennifer Cartland

I have great pleasure in introducing a poem by Jennifer Cartland to the plum tree. I love the straightforward simplicity of this poem. And I love its poignant ending. This … Continue reading

July 9, 2014 · 13 Comments

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