No one took any notice.
None of the merchants, moneylenders or friars strolling by in the twilight around San Francesco il Grande noticed the slovenly, ill-dressed man who hurried into the Franciscan church. It was the eve of a holiday, a market day, and the inhabitants of Milan were busy gathering provisions for the coming days of official mourning. Under such circumstances, it was only natural that the presence of yet another beggar left them unconcerned. Read more
About the Book: A farmer’s cries of murder burst through the station house doors, shattering detective Hodgins’s quiet day. Someone has bludgeoned elderly “Bucky” Buckingham and left him for dead in the barn. Despite the … Read more
About the Book: Critter wrangler rule #7: Some monsters just have to die. Someone is plotting to put all gargoyles in jail…or six feet in the ground. For decades gargoyles have patrolled the night in … Read more
“I honestly think if it hadn’t been that day it would have been another.” – Bob Jessop Read more
Publisher, producer, teacher, editor, and writer, the WCYR was happy to welcome James Dewar to the January meeting. James took us on a journey through the poetry toolbox. Wanting this to be an interactive workshop, … Read more
Writers in Lockdown By MJ Moores Things won’t always be like this … at least, that’s what we have to tell ourselves in order to keep functioning. We’re not wrong. Change is happening all the … Read more
Two months ago, the writing world embraced National Novel Writing Month in November. For the past several years, the WCYR has contributed to NaNoWriMo by holding our own mini version, in conjunction with the word-wide … Read more
“I’ve watched through his eyes, I’ve listened through his ears, and I tell you he’s the one. Or at least as close as we’re going to get.”
“That’s what you said about the brother.” Read more
About the Book Blindsided by an attack that destroys her home and blamed for murder, Karolina Dalca, a half-vampire, escapes, only to plunge into the magical societies from which she was sheltered. Betrayed by those … Read more
Writing, like any skill or talent, can be improved with practice. The practice does not have to involve your current story/book/project. Vicki Pinkerton explained that writing practice is about getting words on the page, though … Read more
About the Book: Sometimes you just need to hug your fire dervish. Like when he protects you from brownies. Or goes down into the scary basement with you because he’s proud to be your apprentice. … Read more
Querying is a daunting task for any writer. It was exciting to hear about a writer’s successful journey. Author Farah Heron helped the writers of the WCYR with this anxiety-inducing task. Farah covered a lot … Read more
IMMORALITY ACT, 1927
To prohibit illicit carnal intercourse between Europeans and natives and other acts in relation thereto. Read more
by Melissa Small Have you ever tried to write with a dragon stuck in your head, or watch a movie without him complaining about the movie? Well, welcome to my life. Let me explain. It … Read more
About the Book: Doctored intentions …A well-meaning doctor summons a beautiful mythological bird to aid the sick. Unfortunately, it has attracted the attention of the local doves, with unexpected side effects when the peaceful birds … Read more
