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I am an avid reader
I eat books as another eats a feast
Though wary I am of the English Bard
His Complete Works is a beast
On Christyesque Whodunnits I like to snack
Thrillers and Political Espionage might fill the crack
That starts to gape between the heftier courses
Historical… hysterical: I’m picky about the sources
In Romance – contemporary, gothic – I don’t exalt
But must sprinkle thoroughly with plenty of salt
And Sci-fi now reminds me over much
Of those days when I was told to eat my greens
Those long-gone days – my teens
No, Fantasy scripted with ingenious brainpower
that’s what I like most to devour
108 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Devour
crispina kemp 
you are becoming brilliant with these responses. this one is delectable..
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You make me smile. Nay, I grin. I do like compliments. I also like playing with words. 🙂
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I do break the rules terribly though don’t i? hahaha….
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Ah, now there you’re right 🙂
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Never got into fantasy much, my genre fav is horror, though lately, it seems my books of choice have been more crime and whodunnit mixed with a splash of romance (See C Hope Clark’s Edisto series).
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Years ago it was always sci-fi… but the dividing line between that and fantasy is slim. I like Whodunnits as light relief. And when I can, anything by K J Parker and his alto-ego Tom Holt.
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Brilliant write Crispina! It brought a much needed smile. I’ve been consuming more movies lately and your brilliant prose has made me think I really should read more. Excellent take on the prompt! 🙂
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I’ve been binge-watching the entirety of Downton Abbey… it keeps me away from the internet at night. But books beat movies avery time… in my opinion.
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I agree about the books but I just rediscovered ROSEMARY & THYME on You Tube (Full Episodes) I used to watch it. I’ll be watching that for awhile 🙂
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Oh, they were fantastic. Felicity Kendell, brilliant. 🙂
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I know there are lots to watch! And I’ll be watching! 🙂
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Yes, mmm. enjoy….
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Oh! I will I’ve watch two already. It might be a You Tube day! 🙂
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🙂
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This is absolutely brilliant, Crispina!
🙂
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Why, I thank you, Dale.
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Truly. 😊
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This is wonderful! 🙂
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I bow my head. I won’t say it was just throwj together, but it did kinda spill out of me 🙂
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Good hunting, friend. 🙂
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I thank you 🙂
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What an awesome poem. You got a laugh and big smile out of me. Enjoy your feast. 🙂
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Happy it fetches a smile 🙂
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THE SECOND LINE! “I eat books as another eats a feast” This is very evocative!
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Thanks. That was the line that fixed it. Thereafter it flowed… as often happens. 🙂
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That’s quite the well-balanced feast! A little bit of everything good and a lot of fantasy, sounds delicious to me. Although I’ll take some science fiction on the side as well – some nice juicy modern stories, though, not the hard dry older stuff.
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I admit I don’t read much sci-fi these days, but more because I have very full TBR lists
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I do too. My goal is to read enough books that my to-be-read book shelves will only be one layer deep, instead of the front layer hiding the back layer. But a couple days ago, I counted them up, and realized that I have more books on that front layer than I read all last year. So even if I buy NO new books (which is not going to happen, obviously), I still won’t reach that goal. Not this year at least. Maybe make some progress, though!
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I give up on goals. I’ve a TBR list longer than the next five years. Some of those will not see the light of day. Good luck with yours. 🙂
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Oh, I enjoyed your poem so much. Is your reading taste the same as the reading-statue in the photo? Me? I enjoy all genres, even sci-fi, but not horror. I need to sleep at night…
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The poem included a certain… poetic licence. I’d say generally all genres (except Contemporary Romance) are food for me, although I claim to stay away from Horror and yet I’ve read many of Clive Barker books which are kinda like horror.
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And some readers think that Romance is Horror. :=0 (Kind of being funny.) I sink I into some romance books (not the bodice-ripping kind) like a good box of chocolate.
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I do romantic movies better than romantic books. Yet there’s hardly a book read these days that doesn’t have some thread of romance. It’s almost become compulsory in fantasy.
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Wellll, love DOES make the world go round. 🙂
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Yes, indeed. Love of one sort or another. 🙂
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I’m not much for poetry, but I really liked this one.
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I’m not much for poetry either. More of a rhymer, me.
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Love how you talk about yourself and what you read. You actually seem like the kind of person who might be into that American Chimera series I’m posting, haha!
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I’m sure I shall. I have it on pdf, and look forward to reading it. But I must finish one or other of the books I’m currently reading… unfortunately, both large tomes.
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Lol, no problem! I was just like, “Wow, that ticks a lot of boxes.”
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If pressed, I’d say I mostly read Fantasy… but I’m really fussy within that genre. Historical fiction is my next go-to… the grittier stuff, be it Roman, Chinese, Old English, Medieval… I’ll go through to Tudor times, very seldom later. But interlace that with sci-fi.
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Crispian, I have a friend who publishes a magazine dedicated to authors of short stories, poems, and flash fiction. Here is the address to this month’s published issue. I have two ff in it.
WINK I-11 guts 011420 contributor proof.pdf
I sent her this ff of yours. She likes is and would like to use it. You don’t get paid. You do get a proof copy and you will have first opportunity to buy an official copy.
If you’re interested, here is her web page where you can contact her: http://www.winkwriters.com
I told her we are blog buddies.
Phyllis Moore
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I’d be most surprised if she wishes to use it. I don’t rate it as one of my best. But I thank you for your thoughts.
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I already showed it to her. She already said yes. You can submit others.
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I thank you for the introduction. My head’s so full of prepping the five books, I don’t see other opportunities, and I really should.
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Five books?! Are you a genius or something? I’ve not seen this on your blog.
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I do a monthly update, but you may not realise that The Spinner’s Game is the name of the series. If you’d like an advance review copies when I’m ready, let me know.
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Sounds good. I might not be able to read all five right now, I’ll read the first book.
When you are ready I’ll send you a copy of my book. The third in my trilogy will be published this year.
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Fair exchange. BTW my thanks to you for the introduction. Being published in *Spring*, along with a photo I submitted. Nadia loved it. Wow!
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I’m not surprised. ;0) Good for you.
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Thank you. 🙂
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oops: I just realized she also sent the address to submission:
https://www.winkwriters.com/submission-guidelines
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I have contacted…
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Good. ;0)
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