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Sarah
    My main portfolio contains 8 items.
Folder links are in Red   *   Other Item links are in Blue

[Contests]    (E)    # 1598318:
        The folder for contests I have held on WDC
[Imagination and Fiction]    (E)    # 1087730:
        The home for my fictional writing.
[Scribbles]    (ASR)    # 909814:
        My Non-Fiction Lives Here
[Zimbabwe Reflections]    (E)    # 907773:
        Memories, stories and non-fictional pieces about the land of my birth
[Passing Through Our Planet]    (E)    # 819912:
        Recollections and memories of places I have visited on our planet
[Animal Tails]    (E)    # 952349:
        My love for animals is reflected in this folder.
[Poetry]    (E)    # 995082:
        The place my poems live, breathe and are edited!
[Newsletters]    (E)    # 1217438:
        The home for newsletter editorials I have written for WDC

#907773:   Zimbabwe Reflections    (E)     [Top]
Memories, stories and non-fictional pieces about the land of my birth    (15 items)

Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow    (E)    # 1432106:
        My memories of my last morning in Zimbabwe ~ 08 August, 2003
The Last of His Kind    (13+)    # 1387755:
        Mother Africa helps an orphan come to terms with the loss of his family.
Big, Brave, Bold and Bad    (E)    # 1338130:
        A personal memoir of encounters with Africa's most dangerous animal
Tarnishing the Jewel of Africa    (18+)    # 1280467:
        A short biography of one of the world's most brutal dictators.
The Price of Courage    (18+)    # 952454:
        The "justice" faced by a Zimbabwean brave enough to fight an unjust regime
Death Of An Elephant    (18+)    # 884706:
        One of many true stories about the suffering of wild animals because of politics
Lessons From My Mothers    (E)    # 1484783:
        An account of life for the elderly in Zimbabwe in September 2008.
Earning Respect    (E)    # 1528383:
        Do Unto Others As You Would Have Them Do Unto You.
The Tokolosh Expert    (E)    # 1569867:
        A clash of cultures when an African demon appears at a family's home
Summer Storm    (E)    # 989302:
        A sonnet written for the Summer Splash contest
The Day The World Turned Upside Down    (E)    # 749364:
        "I'll never forget where I was the day..." my memories of 9/11.
I Remember Zimbabwe    (E)    # 800316:
        Putting into words my feelings for the troubled country of my birth
Ester and Her Farm    (13+)    # 1646866:
        The Story of a Zimbabwe Farm
The Most Difficult Job in the World    (E)    # 1608592:
        How Does One Man Revitalise the Economy of One of the World's Most Brutalised Nations?
The Violence Degree    (13+)    # 1591101:
        How One Man Has Stolen an Entire Generation's Education.

#909814:   Scribbles    (ASR)     [Top]
My Non-Fiction Lives Here    (2 items)

Five Seconds That Changed My Life    (E)    # 810749:
        An account of a trauma in 1988 that changed my life forever
Fear    (E)    # 902878:
        Written for the Horror Newsletter, this is my own experience of fear.

#952349:   Animal Tails    (E)     [Top]
My love for animals is reflected in this folder.    (2 items)

Of Noises, Swimming Pools and Beards    (E)    # 954554:
        An introduction to a very special dog
Kedi, Kopek and Kinder    (E)    # 1325830:
        The eternal battle between cats and dogs is played out daily in my house.

#995082:   Poetry    (E)     [Top]
The place my poems live, breathe and are edited!    (7 items)

On The Beach    (E)    # 988966:
        A haiku placed third in the Summer Splash Party
Sublime    (13+)    # 963733:
        Our five senses are a subtle, yet important part of our lives
Ode to a Tree    (E)    # 951650:
        Written as "shape poetry" - thank you Tammy for the inspiration!
One Word    (E)    # 952145:
        How many disagreements can a loving couple withstand?
The Tomb    (E)    # 1425540:
        A phobia I've had since childhood
Earthquake    (E)    # 1425538:
        Trapped at home by nature's power
You Will Pay    (E)    # 1425536:
        Inspired by a man unable to take rejection after losing the Zimbabwe presidential election

#1087730:   Imagination and Fiction    (E)     [Top]
The home for my fictional writing.    (5 items)

A Conversation With Death    (ASR)    # 899907:
        Death pays a visit to a very sick young woman - but is it her time?
A Return to Nature    (E)    # 1241020:
        A quarry threatenes the survival of a town - how will nature deal with man's interference?
The Apple    (ASR)    # 833777:
        An alternate view of the gift of love
The Legend Of The Golden Pool    (13+)    # 1044170:
        One Guardian abuses the Golden Pool - can the land of Cythera be saved?
The House Keepers    (13+)    # 834276:
        How long before the prisoners fight back?

#1217438:   Newsletters    (E)     [Top]
The home for newsletter editorials I have written for WDC    (2 items)

[Horror Newsletters]    (E)    # 1286540:
        My editorials for the Horror Newsletters.
[Fantasy Newletters]    (E)    # 1286531:
        My editorials for the Fantasy Newsletters.

#1286531:   Fantasy Newletters    (E)     [Top]
My editorials for the Fantasy Newsletters.    (8 items)

The Sacred Bird    (E)    # 1456856:
        The Phoenix is a feature of global mythology, a focus of different legends and beliefs.
Dreaming About Genie    (E)    # 1456852:
        The traditional Djinn bears little resemblence to the modern perception of the Genie.
The Bear in Fantasy Literature    (E)    # 1456104:
        More than just a Teddy Bear, this creature features in mythology from all over the world
Wolf Superstitions and Legends    (E)    # 1286904:
        The Wolf is a diverse, interesting character with a strong place in fantasy fiction.
Companion of the Dead    (E)    # 1286550:
        The hyena is a fascinating animal and one of Africa's most important mythological beings
The Chance to Play God    (E)    # 1229825:
        In the fantasy genre the writer gets to design his or her own world.
Of Tombstones and Emblaming Techniques    (E)    # 1229822:
        Some customs associated with Death can be a great source of inspiration for writing
Utopia - The Perfect World    (E)    # 1229818:
        What's your ideal world? Everyone has their own concept of Utopia.

#1286540:   Horror Newsletters    (E)     [Top]
My editorials for the Horror Newsletters.    (17 items)

Would You Wear a Mask?    (E)    # 1455097:
        A form of punishment, a hiding place, a disguise - there are many reasons to wear a mask.
The Doppelganger    (E)    # 1327773:
        Somewhere in the world your double may be watching you. And waiting...
I Dream Of Genie    (E)    # 1286549:
        Genies have many different features, and they don't like humans.
Cannibalism    (E)    # 1286546:
        The very idea is repulsive, but cannibals are excellent characters for the Horror Genre
Obsession    (E)    # 1229883:
        Obsession can manifest itself in many different ways, and all are terrifying.
Possession    (E)    # 1229881:
        Possession is an effective tool for a horror writer
Negative Emotions in Horror Writing    (E)    # 1229880:
        Using the negative emotions Hate, Anger and Spite in a positive way in writing
Creating a Character For a Horror Story    (E)    # 1229877:
        Creating a horror character takes time, patience and imagination.
Creating Atmosphere in Horror Stories    (E)    # 1229874:
        Advice on how to scare your reader by setting the scene for HORROR!
Traditions of Summer Solstice    (E)    # 1229869:
        Some of the ancient rites and customs associated with June 21, Summer Solstice.
A Perfect Tool For The Horror Genre    (E)    # 1229867:
        They are fashioned in our image, so why not use them in your next horror story?
Wedding Superstitions    (E)    # 1229865:
        Weddings are full of hope and promise, so make you observe these traditions!
Animal Superstitions    (E)    # 1229832:
        Some superstitions surrounding three of man's best friends - Cats, Dogs and Horses
Superstitions in Writing    (E)    # 1229831:
        Animals, the number 13 and mirrors are some superstitions perfect for the horror genre
Ghosts in Writing    (E)    # 1229830:
        Ghosts, hauting and haunted houses are a mainstay of the horror genre.
Dystopia - a World of Nightmares    (E)    # 1217443:
        In a dystopian society there's no such thing as free will.
Birds in the Horror Genre    (E)    # 1088151:
        Editorial for April 26 Horror newsletter

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