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  • Flash Fiction – In The Blink Of An Eye

    What can you see in the blink of an eye? You may be surprised.

  • True Stories: Confessions Of A Gay Man – Family

    Coming out to my family is one of the most difficult things I have done in my life. I faced varied reactions that led to estrangement from some but eventual reconciliation with others. In this post, I highlight some of the ups and downs of family acceptance of somebody being gay.

  • Flash Fiction – Leaks

    Janie struggles with a leak she’s caused, but it’s another leak that she’ll need to be more concerned with.

  • The Amazing New WordPress Comments Box: What It Does

    WordPress has introduced a new block-style comment box that aligns with the Block editor. But what can users do with it besides leaving comments? Are some bloggers really refusing to use it and threatening to leave WordPress? My post contains all the details you need.

  • WordPress: ‘Open In New Tab’ Box – Where Is It?

    WordPress have hidden the ‘Open in new tab’ box again! This updated post shows you where to find it so that links in your blog posts open a new window.

  • Flash Fiction – Future Affairs

    Kenneth has a problem. His wife believes he’s having an affair. Can Artificial Intelligence help?

  • True Stories: Confessions Of A Gay Man – Jobs

    In the 1970s, I faced discrimination in my first job for being gay. Progressing to a more accepting workplace in the 1980s, I finally came out openly to colleagues. But even today, despite the changing times, fear and discrimination still persist in the workplace. This is my story, but have you faced fear or discrimination…

  • The Power Of Pingbacks: How To Create One

    Pingbacks are a vital tool in the blogging world, fostering connections and increasing site traffic. Are you making the most of pingbacks or missing out on their benefits? This post details their benefits, creation, and anti-spam measures.

  • Flash Fiction – Hilary’s Loss

    Has Hilary found what she once had?

  • The Power of Feedback: A Writer’s Brief Journey Through Editing and Story Chat

    Feedback can be frightening for any author and writer, but it also has the ability to propel your writing to the next level. In this post I reflect on the power of feedback and how it helped produce a book with a difference that a group of bloggers and writers contributed to.