Care to join me in a casual retreat? Pull up a chair, put your feet up, sit back and just relax.

I have been at WDC for what was four years on April 12, 2011! What a rewarding experience it has been. I found this site to be a writer's awesome inspiration. Everyone here is so friendly and helpful. There is much to do with all the forums, groups, contests, and a host of other activities to choose from. Not to mention the many writing resources at your fingertips. In the column on the left I have listed some helpful writing resources for you to check out. I would be glad to add any that you may have to this list.

I've had the honor of being A Rising Star! My sponsor was warmhearted SHERRI GIBSON LUVS SP She was a big encouragement for me.
I was also A Rising Star Sponsor. I sponsored~♥~Krysha~♥~ ,~Windsong~ , Oldwarrior - Disabled Veteran What a joy it was to sponsor such talented writers! I am also a past Angel Army Mentor. Mentoring shadeslayer . I've even picked up some new signatures here:

I loved being a Rising Star and I was devoted to the group. I was totally caught off guard and 'blown away' when I got this award from Gabriella on behalf of The Rising Stars -

I'm pretty proud of these!
There are so many opportunities to improve as a writer in here. It's definitely a writer's "piece of paradise".

I have published books of poetry and short non fiction writings. You can find them here at my storefront- http://stores.lulu.com/shishad

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Reading has always been a big part of my life and at a very young age, I would read in my bed at night, with only the hall light shining in from my doorway. Now, I spend most of my reading time right here on WDC. I'm having a wonderful adventure reading so many of the writings of you all in here. I have made a list of some of my favorites here to share with you. While you're here, pull your chair up closer and read some of these wonderful writes of other authors here, also.

ID: 854410   (Rated: 18+) Softly Sensual Love Poetry  A collection of sensual love poetry by La Belle Rouge

ID: 1181259   (Rated: E) JUST GIVE ME SOME TIME.  A plea for patience. I'm trying, I really am! by Meg~

ID: 1283810   (Rated: 13+) You Can't Go Home Again  Going back to the place you grew up can be painful. by Kaya

ID: 1258611   (Rated: E) I Love Only Her  This is a "monologue" about the lover that left and the love that still lingers. by bcam360

ID: 1140454   (Rated: E) PINATUBO Ch.1--ENIGMA  Mary's mother delivers a stunning revelation when she returned after Pinatubo's eruption.. by writeartista

ID: 1276235   (Rated: E) DOG TOOTHED VIOLET  Trying to catch this flower when it is out in full bloom is not easy by Anngel

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ID: 1071351   (Rated: 18+) Grief and Gummi Bears  Glimpses into gauging grief issues. by Rainbowapple

I feel that we are here, not for just our own interests, but for the sake of other writers. We are connected together in our quest for fruition.On that note, I leave you to venture these serene surroundings on your own.

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Awardicons I've given to fellow Authors of WDC for these items I felt were worthy of Recognition ~ Check them out:

ID: 1306160   (Rated: 13+) MY ANGEL - MY FRIEND.  For my best friend, Val. by Meg~

ID: 1258611   (Rated: E) I Love Only Her  This is a "monologue" about the lover that left and the love that still lingers. by bcam360

ID: 1071351   (Rated: 18+) Grief and Gummi Bears  Glimpses into gauging grief issues. by Rainbowapple

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ID: 1283810   (Rated: 13+) You Can't Go Home Again  Going back to the place you grew up can be painful. by Kaya

ID: 1276235   (Rated: E) DOG TOOTHED VIOLET  Trying to catch this flower when it is out in full bloom is not easy by Anngel

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ID: 1359665   (Rated: E) Love Rose  Savor the flavor while it lasts by Kimchi

ID: 1352191   (Rated: 13+) 'THE BAY ROAD LEGACY'  PETER YULE Tells of his early years in a haunted house, coping with life. Comments Welcome by Peter Yule

ID: 1044113   (Rated: E) Write Stuff  What I do. by Dave

ID: 1333558   (Rated: 18+) "What a waste of precious life"  War through the years by embe

ID: 1164809   (Rated: 18+) Nada's Continuing Blog Part II  Nadanother blog...sheesh, I guess I DO blog. Completed. by Nada

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ID: 1393757   (Rated: E) Enchanted Realm of The Heavenly Roses  Our new home by Rose:Back in School

ID: 1395731   (Rated: 18+) Does Anyone Hear Me?  A childs view of abuse. by 1leila123 says Hello!

ID: 1392758   (Rated: E) Idealistic Identity  What if you met a stranger who looked like you? by Noelle

ID: 1409924   (Rated: 18+) I Second That Emotion  A place to house the "mirror blog" series. There are 28 entries in two folders. by Nada

ID: 1417539   (Rated: 18+) I Second That Emotion  A place to house the mirror blogs with Nada, using songs starting 1958 by Scarlett

ID: 1388870   (Rated: GC) Dreams Of The Heart  My dreams come from the heart... by ~♥~Krysha~♥~

ID: 1413557   (Rated: E) The Sonnet Rose  For my sonnets... by ~♥~Krysha~♥~

ID: 1443726   (Rated: 13+) Character Exchange  Do you have a character who needs a home, or a home for an adorable character? by Ariana

ID: 1429790   (Rated: E) Running From the Past  A true story in genre of a poem... when I was a child by Cissy-

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ID: 1420113   (Rated: E) Deep Within  Wishing happiness to a past love. by jimmyfin

ID: 1464537   (Rated: E) Ballad Of Ye Olde Piano  short story/poem of an old piano's destiny by ~Windsong~

ID: 1461995   (Rated: E) Ireland   Barúlacha Fileata~poetic observations~poems inspired by my trip to my ancestoral home by NOVAcatmando

ID: 1461550   (Rated: 13+) the C-word  emotional, poignant, funny poems written about my experiences having cancer by NOVAcatmando

ID: 1464345   (Rated: E) Forever Was Just a Time  Creative,emotional, family, death, heartfelt by ~Windsong~

ID: 1464152   (Rated: E) Train of Adventure  Memories of a different time. by Jaye P. Marshall

ID: 1402084   (Rated: E) My contests  Contests that I've created and am running by Jenn - Hopeful for the Future

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ID: 1455618   (Rated: E) Trance  A story about a young boy who is chosen as a volunteer to a on-stage hypnotism. by Magician.Thanks Angel Army

ID: 1205044   (Rated: E) Better  I can always be better....or worse by Elysia

ID: 1402017   (Rated: 13+) Façade  free verse, the face she hides behind leads to tragic repercussions by Origami -

ID: 1462355   (Rated: E) Ode to G.W. Bush...  Memories can be painfully funny... poor GW, poor us. Written March, 2003 by Robin ~ The Rhyme Maven :-)

ID: 1381220   (Rated: E) My Poetry  Find ye here my poems, not prose by Ms.Magi

ID: 1481312   (Rated: E) Same Bat Time - Same Bat Channel...  Holy Quandaries! Here they come! It’s Penguin with his loser chums! by Robin ~ The Rhyme Maven :-)

ID: 1469894   (Rated: E) Herman and My Dad   Herman Munster and My Dad by Rosie is Laughing Otter

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ID: 1490212   (Rated: E) ALL ABOUT - OLDWARRIOR  Most of my writing is inspired by life. by Oldwarrior - Disabled Veteran

ID: 1508409   (Rated: E) Don’t Give Up Your Music  Refuse to compromise the music in your soul by Karen

ID: 1353139   (Rated: E) HOLIDAY MAGIC C-NOTE SHOPPE  Wide selection of elegant, AFFORDABLE Holiday C-Notes~Proceeds to WDC Philanthropic Groups by Of Fire Born ~ welcome, 2012!

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ID: 1485730   (Rated: E) Welcome to Porch Swing Poetry  This folder contains Poetry from my collection, please come in and swing a while. by ~Windsong~

ID: 1516976   (Rated: E) Porch Swing Poetry with awards  Take a seat on the porch swing and float awhile! by ~Windsong~

ID: 1574710   (Rated: 18+) The War Bird  History is controled by the history written before it. by PlannerDan

ID: 1575573   (Rated: E) JFK, still standing tall  The man whose memory is still fresh. by jaya

ID: 1563860   (Rated: ASR) I TRY TO UNDERSTAND  when understanding comes hard - The child he was, the man he has become by Countrymom-JUST PASSING THRU

ID: 1528380   (Rated: 13+) HECTOR'S ELEGY   But Achilles in hades, no tears shall he shed. by Oldwarrior - Disabled Veteran

ID: 1531497   (Rated: ASR) "WISH I WERE A MAN!"  Written for Shishad's Stroll Down Memory Lane contest - using a Picture Prompt by Countrymom-JUST PASSING THRU

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That's my guestbook down there...love to have you sign it!

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by Marassa Graphics & Design