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Dear Readers, This morning I am thrilled to announce my nomination for Spillwords Author of the Year! This is an immense honour, and I am truly humbled, both by the support I have received from the Spillwords Editorial Team over the past year, and of course from every single person who reads and shows appreciation... Continue Reading →
In truth I’ve only done this once beforeten years ago, the day before my wedding perhaps I didn’t feel I deserved more:the colours fade, the skin around them shedding... Please visit MasticadoresUSA to continue reading. This is my first poem as a featured contributor to MasticadoresUSA. Thanks to the Editor, the wonderful Gabriela Marie Milton for... Continue Reading →
Languorous, lingering, luxuriant and self-indulgent. I never could have dreamed of such a day, before the other night, when he called me: ‘Ingrid?’ ‘Yes?’ ‘Are we still on for tomorrow?’ ‘Why ever not?’ I asked: ‘What was the plan again?’ ‘A picnic,’ he said, ‘by the lake: I’ll bring the sandwiches, if you’ll bring the... Continue Reading →
Dear Readers, I am hugely excited today to announce that I have been given the opportunity to host a Community Assembly on the Climate and Ecological Crisis. Anyone taking part in this Assembly will have the chance to put their ideas forward to the worldwide Global Assembly. We all talk about how worried we are... Continue Reading →
There once was a turkey called Boris and he stood on his head in a forest of sycophantic imbeciles brown-tongued, benighted ne’er-do-wells who brought their New Year offerings to the turkey called Boris And he gobbled and gandered, guffawingto his followers, dizzied, unknowingthat a turkey, overstuffed and plump could never hope to tax, nor trump... Continue Reading →
I am excited to announce the forthcoming publication of my first solo poetry collection, 40 Poems At 40, on 11/02/22. This deeply personal collection will be published via EIF publishing on my 40th birthday. The poems are rooted in my experience of life, and chart a journey of self-discovery. They are not strictly autobiographical, but... Continue Reading →
The sun appearing over a thick band of grey cloud after many days is a celebration, lighting the world in glory. A welcome sight on the eve of New Year's Eve. We should take the time to celebrate all the golden moments, which pass so quickly, yet live within. The true magic of Christmas resides... Continue Reading →
MasticadoresUSA, edited by the bestselling poet Gabriela Marie Milton, announces its monthly contributors today, and I am honoured to be included amongst them. I am joined by other talented poets including Cindy Georgakas and Jeff Flesch, and our poetry will be featured regularly on the site every month. Follow the site for further updates, and... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year to all of my Dear Readers! I hope you had a wonderful Holiday Season, and managed to recharge your batteries. I enjoyed taking some time out and having fun with my family: the greatest gift of all! As I mentioned earlier, I have lots of exciting plans for EIF in 2022. If... Continue Reading →
And for the grand finale to 2021, my fellow blogaholic Cindy Georgakas and I recorded a very special song...lyrics by the brilliant Cindy, who got up at 5am Pacific time to record the song with me! Check it out over on Cindy's website. Then go and have yourselves the Happiest of New Years! Ingrid x
